Life Up North: Summer 2012

May 5, 2012

by Ethan Hulbert Posted in iPod Touch

life up north

My very own place as an adult in Chicago. Various times in early-mid 2012, with the primitive digital camera on my iPod Touch.

A nighttime view of the inner courtyard of a brick apartment building in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, taken with a low-quality iPod Touch camera. The central focus is intentionally blurred, drawing attention to the illuminated doorway in the middle. Blue-green tinted lights are visible in the upper right windows of the building, marking the photographer's place. The courtyard is bordered by dimly lit sidewalks and patches of grass, giving the scene a mysterious atmosphere.

home

A dimly lit basement corridor in a Chicago apartment building, featuring exposed pipes running along the ceiling and brick walls with peeling paint. The perspective is centered on a bright light at the far end of the hallway, casting eerie shadows. The damp, glossy floor reflects the yellowish light, enhancing the unsettling, abandoned feel of the image.

creepy basement

A close-up of a cardboard sign hanging on a white wall in a basement. The handwritten message reads, "please DON'T light the incinerator," with underlined words for emphasis. The sepia-like filter gives the image a warm yet grimy tone, suggesting age and neglect. A small, darkened rectangular opening beneath the sign might be part of the incinerator.

A view inside an oven with three racks filled with baked goods. The top rack holds a pan of large, golden cinnamon rolls, their swirls prominently visible. The lower racks contain various pastries, including muffins in cupcake liners and small rolls. The warm glow from the oven light highlights the fluffy textures, while the image’s graininess gives it a nostalgic feel.

work

my favorite scent

A mural under a CTA viaduct in Rogers Park, depicting a reclining alien-like figure with a single large eye. The figure’s grey, minimalist body lies against a painted background of abstract shapes and textures. To the left, a framed red apple contrasts against the muted tones. The mural’s paint appears weathered and chipped, adding a gritty charm to the surreal artwork.

rogers park alien 1/4

Another mural under the CTA viaduct featuring a grey, cross-legged alien figure with one large eye. The alien holds up a painted frame filled with stylized blue water waves, while a second frame on the left contains a starfish on a deep blue background. The mural’s warm, yellowed lighting highlights the weathered paint and aged concrete surface.

rogers park alien 2/4

A final mural from the same series, showing a lounging grey alien with one eye resting on a painted box containing clouds. The background is filled with abstract shapes and blocks of color, including greens and oranges. The mural is heavily chipped and faded, with exposed concrete adding a raw, textured feel to the whimsical scene. The image's grainy quality further enhances its vintage character.

rogers park alien 3/4

Comments are closed.

Image Descriptions