I usually choose a nature scene for my Friday Foto posts. But most of my time is spent in the urban environment of downtown Chicago. So for the end of the year, I'll post some of my favorite shots when I had my camera downtown this year.
Chase Bank, Dearborn Street
First, a trip along Dearnborn Street. Look up near Madison and you get this view. Down the block is great local hat store.
Optimo Hats, Dearborn Street
Heading north, you get to the Chicago River.
Dearborn Street Bridge, Chicago Riverwalk
Then crossing the river on the Michigan Avenue bridge with the Tribune Tower and Wrigley Building.
Michigan Avenue bridge in the Windy City
It seems some of my favorites this year were of bridges on the river. Sunrise on LSD.
Lake Shore Drive bridge sunrise
Merchandise Mart Elevated Train stop
OK, the last bridge shot is of the El going over the river.
Time for some cold weather looking out over Lake Michigan from Northerly Island.
Lighthouse and water crib Lake Michigan from Northerly Island
A final view back at the skyline on a cold, December morning.
December skyline