The Setting: Millennium Park in Chicago houses the Cloud Gate sculpture. People tend to call it “The Bean”. Spero, our architectural boat tour guide, highly encouraged everyone to call it The Bean since it gets under the artists skin. There was a jazz festival on … Continue readingChicago Cloud Gate – “The Bean”
The Setting: The streets of Chicago are congested. People are moving by train, by car, by boat, and on foot. There are sights and sounds to be found. You can look up, down, and all around. It is helpful when you have the moderate temperatures … Continue readingChicago Streets
The Setting: Downtown Suwanee, Georgia has been modernized. Crowds are attracted to public grounds with elevated walkways. The center of downtown, in front of city hall, is a gathering place for large events. I was exploring on a day when a Blues and BBQ community … Continue readingSuwanee, Georgia
The Setting: Travel to Tribble Mill Park after dinner on a Friday night. Looking to capture the sunset across the lake. While the sunset across the lake was found, it was the ducks that stole the show. Parent and children swimming and waddling around. On … Continue readingTribble Mill Park Sunset
The Setting: Vines Park is an old estate that is now run by the city. It has a large garden that is now a public park. The beauty of the flowers and area is probably not what it was in its peak. However, there is … Continue readingVines Park
The Setting: A journey to a fairly large park. Nature was in abundance during the middle of spring. Insects, birds, reptiles, and rodents were everywhere. Flowers and fruits were flourishing. It was an incredibly peaceful time observing life. There were good textures to be found … Continue readingLittle Mulberry Park
The Setting: Lawrenceville sits in the northeast part of the Atlanta metro. It is outside the perimeter. The small downtown offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and community experiences. As the county seat for Gwinnett County, there is a lot to do around the larger … Continue readingLawrenceville, Georgia
The Setting: Tallulah Gorge State Park is in North Georgia. A dam feeds into a gorge with various waterfalls. There are steps from the top that will take you down to the bottom. There is also a swinging bridge that traverses the canyon halfway down. … Continue readingTallulah Gorge State Park
The Setting: Providence Canyon State Park in Georgia is unique. Born from farming practices and intense erosion, the “Little Grand Canyon” reveals layers upon layers of ground, with varied clay and soil colors. There are several hiking trails to traverse. Nature is in abundance in … Continue readingProvidence Canyon State Park
The Setting: Smyrna is located north of Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves play a couple of miles away. Like many towns in Georgia, it has history. The older homes and structures provide a quaint view into days gone by. Like so many areas around Atlanta, it … Continue readingSmyrna, Georgia