Author Archives: Roger

Chicago Water Tower

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Roger

The Water Tower, on Michigan Avenue, was built in 1869 and is one of the few buildings to survive the Chicago fire in 1871.  The white building behind it is Water Tower Place, and behind that is the Hancock Building. … Continue reading →

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What’s Black and White and Good All Over?

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Roger

Do you fall asleep or leave the room the moment a old black-and-white movie comes on? Do you refuse to watch any film made before you were born? You’re missing out. No matter what you think about old black-and-white movies, … Continue reading →

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Reflections on a Rainy Night

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Roger

On a rainy night in late October, I wandered about town taking photos of lights reflected in puddles and off pavement.

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Eastern Comma

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Roger

Silver Creek Conservation Area – October 19, 2009

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This Isn’t Normally a Blog about Baseball …

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Roger
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