Wired Sunset

The sun sets on a hot day, perhaps giving the electric wires, surely humming as air conditioners are running full blast, a rest.

Fountain of the Great Lakes

I recently learned about this beautiful fountain while volunteering with the Alliance for the Great Lakes.

This is the Fountain of the Great Lakes by Lorado Taft. It is located in the Stanley McCormick Memorial Court on the south side of the Art Institute. The five women represent each of the five Great Lakes and the fountain shows the flow of water between the lakes from Lake Superior down to Lakes Michigan and Huron and then to Lakes Erie and Ontario.

Below the photo are two water sprites that appear on either side of the main fountain.

Color Wheel

Wall of color at the Art Institute of Chicago.

For the Record

While I was waiting to take yesterday's photo, I noticed that people were walking around the back of the statue and surreptitiously looking up. Well they THOUGHT they were doing this surreptitiously.

So, for the record: Yes, she is wearing undergarments. This is Chicago, not Hollywood. And she's Marilyn, not Britney.

Heels and Subway Gratings

When I wear heals and walk over a subway grate, I get stuck. But this is Marilyn, after all.

Cloud Study

Another cool looking cloud appeared over the city. Looks like a bowl of French Vanilla Ice Cream with Whip Cream on top.

Walking on Air

The North Avenue Bridge over Lake Shore Drive.