Scoping a new gallery space
Members of the Chicago Photography Collective inspecting a new gallery space in downtown Chicago. Watch out for our opening … soon!
Another year … another celebration
Photojournalist Marc Pokempner taking a photo (with his iPhone 4 no less) of my flickr buddy, Marshall Rosenthal, a former newsman himself, at the latter’s birthday celebration held at Phil Stafani’s 437 Rush yesterday. 437 Rush was formerly known as Riccardo’s, the hangout of Chicago journalists since the 1960s. Many of their kind was at [...]
Everybody wants to be Italian … for a day at least
A boy and his Camera Phone at the Columbus Day Parade, mid October 2010. This is the float of Phil Stefani’s restaurants, one of which,
Archaelogical photography?
Tourists taking pictures of the Mayan ruins in Tulum, Mexico; taken with my iPhone
Another Chicago eye-con in the making
Tony Tasset’s EYE being built in Pritzker Park on Van Buren and State. Should be finished early July. Public art in Chicago is huge!
Father’s Day
It’s been long since we’ve eaten at our favorite Chinese Dive – Hon Kee – on Argyle St. Since it was Father’s Day, there were a lot of people celebrating … and taking pictures. Good for me! Chinese Broccoli in Oyster Sauce
Here come the Hawks!
At the Chicago Blackhawks victory parade and rally yesterday … they are the newly minted Stanley Cup champions.
The Bangles Unplugged
At the concert of the all-female American band, Bangles … they were very popular in the 1980s with songs like Manic Monday, Walk Like an Egyptian etc. These pictures were taken with my iPhone. I was fortunate to be right there near the stage.
Derby Day at Casa Ilio & Dorfman
The 37th holding of Derby Day … and I wasn’t the only one taking pictures. All taken with my iPhone.
Slide
At the Chicago Picasso … photo shoot while sliding on the sculpture. The photographer is crouching near the foot of the sculpture on the left. I missed when the photographer himself was taking a photo while he was on the slide. More here taken with my iPhone and the Hipstamatic app
Birthday brunch
We were at brunch for Ron’s birthday (I had to go even if I was feeling under the weather) when the family next to us suddenly posed for pictures/videos that they said were going to be posted on YouTube. Good for me. Building a birthday bagel The masterpiece All taken with my iPhone.
Post fireworks photography
Tonight was the last night of the special fireworks display at the Magnificent Mile in Chicago. Of course I was there but, I forgot to take pictures of photographers photographing during the fireworks. So frustrating because I planned it. But while walking to the bus stop, I saw this guy. Much to my delight, easing [...]
Geese photographer
Seen on my way home today. Geese on the snow. Taken with my iPhone while I was in the car.
Birthday photography
My friend Victoria’s birthday bash at Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant in Chinatown Square. That’s her on the left. Taking a picture is Sen, her other half. All taken by my iPhone: Karaoke! Presents! Cake!
Bar photography
Caught somebody taking pictures of me taking picture of him at the bar last night. I haven’t been out for awhile. Fun times! Taken with my iPhone and Hipstamatic app.
Annual NYE Countdown
The usual suspects in our annual NYE celebration … watching the countdown on TV. Taken with my iPhone. Happy New Year all!!
Remember to give this holiday season
… and give generously to those less fortunate than you … Photo of a family in front of the Salvation Army Christmas Tree at the John Hancock Center in Chicago. Taken from the bus with my iPhone.
Capture my Chicago
iPhone photography at last night’s Capture My Chicago book launching. Twelve of my photos made it to the book! Here are more pictures from the event – CBS2 News Anchor Rob Johnson greeting the photographers who attended the event. CBS2 Chicago sponsored the book. You’ve seen Rob Johnson before – here back in 2008 and [...]
iPhone Photography
Taken at a party at my house last week-end. Just playing with my iPhone and caught a guest taking pictures with his iPhone (or maybe it was a Blackberry, not sure) as well.
Food Photography
I no longer cannot begin to eat without taking pictures of my food. A colleague invited us yesterday for dinner at a Sichuan restaurant in Chinatown. The food was terrific. Her boyfriend took a picture with his phone cam of me taking a picture of the food then promptly sent it to me. Technology is [...]