By Robin Simon, Class of 1997
Chicago Photos On-The-Go
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I’ve always enjoyed taking pictures of urban scenes. Back when I had to think about how many shots were left on the camera, I took lots of city scenes while on vacation and a few when not traveling. Ever since the camera and cell phone have merged, I may take several pictures a week just while living my everyday life in the very-photogenic, or should I say Instagrammable, city of Chicago. Of course as a long-time docent I naturally look up (and sometimes down) at things that most people probably take for granted. Although this tail-end Baby Boomer is not on Instagram, I am active on Facebook where many of my friends appreciate my assortment of both iconic and unusual scenes. I think my “Facebook photo fans” fall into 3 main groups: other CAC docents, residents/fans of big cities and people who find big cities a bit exotic but could never live in one. For that third group I’d like to think I’ve changed a few minds and have at least gotten a few people to visit Chicago in person.
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Great shots Robin. Thanks
Great photos from very interesting angles – you have a good eye!
These are so cool! I especially love the red, white, and blue of the CNA building, the Auditorium, and the Roosevelt dorm. You are gifted with a great eye!
Robin,
Love the viewpoints of your photos!
Delta
Wow! Thanks for sharing your artistry, Robin!
Fabulous, Robin! Plus a great narrative. Thanks.
Some intriguing perspectives! Thanks, Robin.
Great photos Robin. Love the different perspectives.
Photos are incredible — they have a great sense of how the living history works, linking building details from different time periods. Thanks much, Robin.