Thaw: March 2016

Fun Loving Creatures: January 2016
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As temperatures and spirits both start to warm, some things happen, and I took pictures of those things, sometimes. Fujifilm Quicksnap disposable camera.

A bleak parking lot scene in Chicago captured with a Fujifilm Quicksnap disposable camera. The area features bare, leafless trees scattered throughout the lot, which is mostly empty except for a few parked cars along the fenced edge. In the background, there are brick buildings, including one with a sign that reads "Edgewater Beach" and another saying "We Deliver." A yellow sign advertising flu shots is visible in the foreground on the left. The exterior of a CVS/pharmacy store in Chicago, with its red and beige facade. The "Photo Center" label is prominently displayed near the roofline. The parking lot in front is mostly empty, with some sparse trees in view. The bright sky adds contrast to the utilitarian architecture and concrete surroundings. An urban intersection in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. The scene includes a busy road with vehicles stopped at a traffic light. There are trees along the sidewalk and various buildings in the background, including a BP gas station and a tall modern office building. The shot captures the city’s mix of architecture and infrastructure. The interior of a car, showing the rearview mirror, headrests, and side window. The window view reveals a wintery Chicago scene with bare trees, a marina filled with docked boats, and a glimpse of city buildings in the distance. The photo captures a fleeting moment on a drive.

A candid shot of Lauren and Nick seated at a bar in Chicago. Lauren, wearing glasses and a cozy beige coat, faces the camera with a soft smile. Her dark hair frames her face, and her boyfriend Nick sits beside her in a navy shirt, resting his hand on his temple and looking directly at the lens. The bar’s dimly lit interior contrasts with the daylight visible through large windows in the background.

lauren + nick

Another shot of Lauren and Nick at the same bar, but with a different pose. Lauren smiles brightly, showing her teeth, while Nick leans back in his chair with an exaggerated, humorous expression. The background includes arcade game machines and a street view through the window.

lauren + nick

Cassie and Alex, two friends photographed in a dimly lit bar. Cassie, wearing a striped shirt and dark cardigan, has straight brown hair and glasses, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. Alex, wearing a black zip-up jacket and round glasses, poses beside her, giving the camera a subtle, serious look.

cassie + alex

A group photo of Nick, Lauren, Cassie, and Alex inside the same bar. Nick, in a blue shirt, looks to Lauren while smiling, his arm lightly around her. Lauren beams at the camera, standing close to Cassie, who smiles slightly while Alex looks at Cassie with a neutral expression. The background includes arcade machines and the ambient dim light of the bar.

nick + lauren + cassie + alex

Alex, seen from the back playing an old arcade game. He wears a red beanie and a black zip-up sweater with gray stripes on the sleeves. The arcade machine has colorful, retro artwork featuring a space theme, including planets and a spaceship. The game screen is turned off or unlit, with some visible wear on the machine’s surface. A woman (Cassie) with long brown hair, partially visible, stands nearby.

alex + cassie

A dimly lit bar with several patrons wearing winter jackets. The crowd includes a person in an orange jacket standing centrally and adjusting their hood, flanked by others wearing white and red coats, including one with a Chicago Blackhawks logo. Overhead are a series of round, warm-toned ceiling lights. The background features arcade machines and signage, with people milling about. A view of a busy Chicago highway, with lanes of cars and semi trucks moving in both directions. The image is taken from an elevated perspective. Tall modern buildings, including residential towers and a brick building with a large yellow billboard reading "COME TOUCH IT," frame the background. A bright, partly cloudy sky illuminates the scene. A street-level view of a freeway overpass in Chicago, with cars visible below and urban buildings in the background. The shot captures a wide street, flanked by high-rise buildings of varying architectural styles, including glass towers and older brick structures. A tall lamppost in the center of the image adds depth. A miniature pink Cadillac toy car with shiny chrome wheels is parked on a sidewalk at night. The word "Cadillac" is written in cursive on the front hood. To the right, a person dressed in dark clothing is holding a small child wearing a pink jacket with white accents. The background is dark, with minimal visible details, suggesting the photo was taken on a Fujifilm Quicksnap disposable camera in Chicago.

Shelby, a young woman with long, curly brown hair, sits at a table in a slightly cluttered kitchen. She wears a dark green top and dangling green earrings. Behind her, the kitchen counter holds various items, including a red mixing bowl, a stack of candles, and a roll of foil. To her left, an orange and white cat sits on a chair, partially visible. The indoor lighting gives the scene a casual, intimate feel.

cat + shelby

A dimly lit scene showing three mannequins dressed in different outfits, faintly illuminated. The background is almost entirely dark, with a few indistinct reflections or shapes in the distance. The photo is significantly underexposed, with muted tones and minimal detail. A predominantly dark image, showing faint silhouettes and patches of dim light. A single shape resembling draped fabric or clothing is faintly visible against the black background. The overall image lacks clear details or context due to underexposure. A dark interior shot of an opera house during a Star Trek 50th Symphony Orchestra concert. The "Star Trek" logo is brightly projected in yellow against a black backdrop. Minimal blue and red lighting appears scattered below the logo. Ornate chandeliers faintly glow on either side, adding subtle illumination to the scene. An underexposed image capturing multiple ornate chandeliers with glowing orange lights suspended in a dark room. The central chandelier is the brightest, with smaller ones visible in the distance. The photo emphasizes the warm glow of the lights against the black background.

Katie, with short, curly hair, is seen from the back as she stands on a Metra commuter train platform near Gurnee, Illinois. She wears a black jacket and a bright red JanSport backpack. A blue Metra locomotive with the number 178 on its side is parked on the tracks to the right. Rows of parked cars and faint outlines of trees are visible in the background on a foggy day.

katie

An underexposed exterior shot of a street or building, with faintly glowing lights illuminating the area. The details of the scene are difficult to discern due to the low light, but some vertical structures and dim streetlights are visible. A view looking down into the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, showing the top of a large glass skylight with a geometric pattern. Surrounding the skylight are several floors of beige brick walls with evenly spaced windows, many showing interiors illuminated with warm yellow light. The structured perspective and even spacing emphasize the symmetrical architecture. A Chicago street scene featuring Wacker Drive and iconic buildings, including the cylindrical Marina City towers (nicknamed "Corncob Buildings") in the background. A clock mounted on a historic building is visible in the left foreground, showing the time just before 6:45 PM. The setting sun casts long shadows across the street, illuminating pedestrians and cars, capturing the urban architecture and golden-hour lighting. A similar view of Wacker Drive as the previous image, but with the sun shining directly into the camera, creating a lens flare effect. The silhouettes of buildings, including the Marina City (corncob building) towers, and pedestrians are more pronounced against the intense light. The clock remains visible but slightly washed out by the brightness, emphasizing the vibrant glow of the sunset and the urban surroundings.

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