jdunwin

through the glass at 211 S Clark, the city turns into a grid: tight windows, lobby mullions, and the bright arch of Calder’s Flamingo folding into reflections. Small figures and cars cross Federal Plaza while ceiling lights float as dots in the glass.

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Sep 2, 2025 at 7:54pmWeb
Show threadfofo a gogoSep 9, 2025
@jdunwin @einbredbru26 This is fantastic. I miss Chicago so, so much.
Show threadjdunwinSep 9, 2025
@corafeita @einbredbru26 Thanks for the comment, for quite a while I was working in downtown Chicago and it is indeed a great place for photography
Show threadfofo a gogoSep 9, 2025
@jdunwin @einbredbru26 There was a time when I lived at Harrison and Dearborn, and worked at Wacker and Dearborn—so my morning commute (on rollerblades, dodging taxis, not proud but it was fun) took me by the Calder and Picasso every day.