July 7, 2012. I went all day without photographing - it happens occasionally. I intended to go to West Fest and shoot Man Or Astroman? and The Black Lips, but I was just too tired after 3 days of showing visitors around in 100-degree weather. So, late at night I took photos of Malicous and Eamon. I took a few of Eamon with the camera on the floor and long exposures. This one is two seconds, and Eamon is remarkably still.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Friday, July 6, 2012
Day 310 - Tattoo and Haircut
July 6, 2012. While at the Art Institute, I caught this tattooed girl looking at a painting of a 1932 tattoo shop. Unfortunately, she didn't linger long enough for me to take a second shot with a greater depth of field. Nonetheless, the painting in the background is Tattoo and Haircut by Reginald Marsh.
Day 309 - A Shower at Kuma's Corner
July 5, 2012. There was plenty of sweating going on at Kuma's Corner on a day where the temperature surpassed 100ยบ and Kuma's air conditioning wasn't doing much of anything. The ceiling fans were either not turning or rotating at a speed that simply indicated that the electricity was still on. The food was still excellent, of course, and a rain shower halfway through our meal helped the temperature a little and cleared the smoke from the grill out completely. Two thumbs up, Kuma's! Two sweaty thumbs up.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Day 308 - Fireworks
July 4, 2012. Our friends Joe and Amanda arrived from Austin today. After a little chit-chat at home, we took them to our favorite pizzeria, then to the lake to watch the fireworks at Navy Pier. We found a spot just north of Ohio Street Beach up by the wall separating us from Lakeshore Drive and had a seat. They were exhausted, having driven directly from Texas with only the occasional power nap for rest, so we went home afterward. As I write this, Joe is snoring away, and my neighborhood is still booming with the sounds of fireworks being fired off on every other street.
Day 307 - Stars & Stripes & Storage
July 3, 2012. Here's a display of patriotism in the window of a storage facility in Lincoln Park. The mannequin stays year-round, though the display changes regularly.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Day 306 - Pick Up Stix
July 2, 2012. It was a nice, warm day, with northerners predicting heatstroke. After work I made a pass by the beach, as I often do. I shot a couple of volleyball games for a few minutes, and got some good shots, but I do that often. I don't often see the lifeguards struggling to get their oars under control and return them to the lifeguard station.
Day 305 - One Happy Dog
July 1, 2012. After band practice, my friend Leland invited me to join him at Montrose Beach, where there was an electronica festival going on (where the tents are in the background). He was at the dog beach just north of the insanity with Sam. We hung out at the beach until the fireworks started. Sam was having none of that, so it was time to go.
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