Chicago Skyline from Navy Pier: Photo of the Day

On a recent trip to downtown Chicago to celebrate my 1st wedding anniversary as most suspect I did take a little time out to photograph.  Though on these occasions I try to keep it to a minimum since this time is intended to celebrate family, I always fight the urge within myself to watch the light.  These types of outings were exactly the reason why I purchased my P&S camera the Panasonic LX3.  If you have followed this blog on a regular basis this camera more and more has become my daily camera.  It will never replace my DSLR’s for the more serious work, but in many cases since I am limited by time and in some cases space I have found it invaluable. 

My wife on our first anniversary was not going to wait for me to set-up too many shots or to carry around a tripod; the LX3 fit nicely in my jacket pocket or in some cases her purse.  I was able to bring it out quickly, snap the picture and often she never knew that I had taken a photo.  Sneaky guy I am. 

Above is the Chicago Skyline while taken from the Navy Pier Ferris wheel.  This Ferris Wheel is modeled after the 1893 World Columbian Exposition that was held in Chicago and was the first Ferris Wheel.  Though imposing when you first arrive at Navy Pier at 150ft of diameter.  It would be dwarfed by the original which soared to a height of 250ft!

Kate and I decided to rake a ride up and this quick snap of a beautiful spring day in Chicago was the results.

Panasonic LX3 converted in Aperture, some Nik Color Efex Viveza was used on the sky and the Local Contrast Filter from Nik Color Efex 3.0 finished it off.

On another note I could continue to post photos each day for quite sometime I find that my ability to write articles up to the level that I would like is limiting me.  I find there are too many easily spotted errors making their way into these pieces.  Because I am a one-person operation as writer and chief editor I will push my schedule back to a more realistic 3 days a week schedule.  This should help me start having some quality control of the articles and still keep my day job which currently pays all of the bills.

Now if someone wants to make a large donation I could farm out the articles hire an editor, quit the day job and just take photos.  Send this donation via Paypal to bcmielke (at)gmail (dot) com