Chicago

DuSable Harbor

No diving

Canadian Geese

One thing I want to know is how do people get to their boats parked in the harbor? Seems like the ducks have the only good access to them...

Navy Pier Ferris Wheel from beyond the treeline.

Approaching the Art Institute of Chicago.

This was formerly the entrance to the old Chicago Stock Exchange.

It is now on display on the east side of the Chicago Art Institute.

Chicago Stock Exchange detail

Landscaping

Chicago Art Institute

Reflections

Lichtenstein's pop-art was the big news at the Art Institute this summer. We wouldn't see it, however, since we were looking for free, outdoor public art instead.

Texture of a city

Looking down Jackson Avenue

South Garden at the Art Institute

South Garden at the Art Institute

South Garden at the Art Institute

Chicago Art Institute exterior

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Street performance

Texture of a city

Bronze lion statutes at the Chicago Art Institute

These have been guarding the building since 1894.

Looking down Adams Street

The Art Institute (or "The Art Institvte", depending on how hip you are)

University Club of Chicago's gothic skyscraper

Alexander Calder's "Flying Dragon", in the North Garden at the Art Institute.

Information plate

Flying Dragon from another perspective