Sketches

Looking out onto Lake Michigan from bridge over Chicago River

Who: No people, What: Buildings lining the Chicago River just before it opens out onto the Lake, When: About 3 pm Oct. 14, Where: South side of bridge over the Chicago River, Why: While I was standing on the bridge there was a continuous stream of people crossing from one side of the city to the other. I found this portion interesting because it connects all the areas of the city, like the shopping, the business, the art, the museums, the lake, and the neighborhoods. I found this crossway to be the link between the city.

Looking onto NBC's headquarters

Who: No people, What: The NBC headquarters building, When: About 5 pm Oct. 14, Where: Across the street of the NBC building, Why: I always find an emblem or network station that I recognize a bit thrilling because I am able to then make a better connection to the city and its culture.

 

From the sidewalk of Chicago looking onto the passing traffic and streetcar

Who: No people, What: Looking down a Chicago street between skyscrapers with a streetcar, When: About 4:30 pm Oct. 14, Where: From the sidewalk of Chicago looking onto the passing traffic and streetcar, Why: It was exciting to see a piece of old culture from the turn of the century still prevalent in a big city like Chicago. In this case it was a streetcar. I liked the contrast between the classic form of public transportation and the modern buildings.

 

Jazz player on the side of the street

Who: Chicago native, What: Playing his saxophone on the edge of the sidewalk, When: About 4:45 pm Oct. 14, Where: Just outside of the NBC headquarters, Why: While in the city I passed many locals either asking or performing for money. I found this man the most interesting because of the location he picked to play his jazz music. He situated himself between the Chicago River and the NBC headquarters build, which was were many tourist groups seemed to mingle. Prime location for a performer. And his music was a beautiful contrast to the hustle and bustle of the flow of passers-by.