Downtown Chicago On A Fine Day
The sun was shinning, the wind was blowing (not evident in the photo) and the sky was almost cloud free. A great day on the lake in Chicago.
Tag: Illinois
Favorite Photos From 2025
It’s time to scroll through the highlights from 2025 and pick favorites. I gave up on the Top 10 list a while ago because life’s short, more photos. This year Continue Reading →
Looking Up At Marina City
I’ve only been in Chicago a few days and I’ve already seen a handful of artistic renditions of these unique towers along the river. Locally called the Corn Cob Towers, Continue Reading →
Compact Chicago Crop
I recently upgraded my main camera….my iPhone. The specifications on the 17 Pro looked like a solid upgrade from my old phone. It was worth waiting a few years for Continue Reading →
2266 Above, Crab Claw Hands Guy Below
Sometimes the picture titles just write themselves, no thinking involved. I love how this Northbound train just south of Chicago was hanging out right above pedestrian traffic.
Tree Swallow Ruckus: The Chase
After yesterday’s photo was taken, two of the Tree Swallows had a chase.
Tree Swallows Making A Ruckus
Tree Swallows have a beautiful iridescence in the right light. And they are some fast suckers! That’s why hanging out near a bird house makes for a bit easier targets. Continue Reading →
Great Egret Is More Green Than I Knew
I guess I never looked too closely at the Great Egret photos I’ve taken or maybe the West Coast egrets aren’t so green around the eyes. This Great Egret, stalking Continue Reading →
Canada Geese And Their Cute Goslings
While in Illinois earlier this week I did a little birding at Horseshoe Lake State Park. After wandering for a half hour I came across not one. but two Canada Continue Reading →
No One Sneaks Up On These Ducks
A Mallard pair keeps a vigilant eye out for predators.
Lake Michigan, Black As Night
Description: Civilization, then, blackness. Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA, North America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing (email) Learn photography and explore the world with Far Horizon Photo Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Long Streaks Of Chicago
Title: Long Streaks Of Chicago Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA, North America Description: A slide image shot during a 1997 trip around the country included a stop at the Sears Tower Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Much Brick In Galena
Title: Much Brick In Galena Location: Galena, Illinois Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey
Photo Of The Day – Sue
Title: Sue Location: Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois, USA Description: Sue is the largest, most complete, best preserved T. rex in the world. Find out more here. Photograph Copyright Peter West Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Chicago River
Title: Chicago River Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA (MAP) Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey
Photo Of The Day – Carbon and Carbide Building
Title: Carbon and Carbide Building Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey
Photo Of The Day – Sunset In Chicago
Title: Sunset In Chicago Location: Along the Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois, USA Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey