Fireworks (a gift from Mankind)

When the clock strikes twelve on December 31st, people all over the world cheer and wish each other a very Happy New Year.
For some, this event is no more than a change of a calendar. For others (e.g. me), the New Year symbolizes the beginning of a better tomorrow. I think we start a new book every New Year so I I will share with you the title of some of my main Chapters: Happiness, Hope, Family, Friends, Change, Opportunity.
So, if you look forward to a good year ahead, spread happiness with your best wishes.

As you can see this time I'm posting a "classic" fireworks shot! :)

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Waiting table

I took this image at the entrance of the Hancock Tower, where I drink a coffee with your absence and with the nostalgia you left in me. Read More!

Hancock Tower taking care of Chicago

This photo is dedicated to Konstantin B (as I promised here). This image was taken from Navy Pier looking towards the Hancock Tower. Read More!

Enjoying Chicago

This guy really knows how to live the life... And this is Chicago! You can see the Hancock Tower almost printing its loooong shade over our guy... but nope, he could make it: he is free!

EXIF. ISO: 100, Exposure: 1/250 sec, Aperture: 9, Focal Length: 43mm, Flash Used: No. Post-processing: curves. Read More!

Merry-go-round

This "fast variation" of the traditional merry-go-round is part of the entertainment at Navy Pier (Chicago, USA). This photo is my present to my friend Benja: Happy 29th Birthday!!!

Please see it at full size (click on the image), Picasa introduced too much artifacts at this small size.
EXIF. ISO: 200, Exposure: 1/6 sec, Aperture: 7.1, Focal Length: 17mm, Flash Used: No. Read More!

Lines to Chicago

“The only way to be sure of catching a train is to miss the one before it.”
G. K. Chesterton (English born Gabonese Critic, Essayist, Novelist and Poet, 1874-1936) Read More!

Chicago Unreal

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Navy Pier, Chicago

You can see the Hancock Tower and the Navy Pier, with a nice ferry wheel and some boats :). Read More!

Chicago skyline (HDR)

From the Grant Park in Chicago here you have a classic view of this beautiful city. Read More!

Construyendo el cielo en la tierra

No hay barrera que impida construir un mañana mejor. Es la mínima actitud necesaria para con este mundo, tan injusto, tan desigual, en donde la mayoría de la gente sólo vive. Ojalá este pequeño aporte fotográfico ayude a despertar esta actitud, ojalá la misma se impregne en la atmósfera que nos rodea.

Esta foto la mandé al concurso del diario local (www.lanueva.com) pero ni figuró en el top3, definitivamente creo que no me quieren en el diario... las que ganaron eran patéticas! Read More!

Reflections

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Sears Tower

Sears Tower at Chicago.

Love this city!
Mental note: check my photos from Chicago and upload some more! Read More!

Fountain @ Chicago

Love the colors of this fountain at night. Hope you like it too. Read More!