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The two-tiered Multnomah Falls plunges down behind the Benson Footbridge within the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon.⁠ ⁠ Considered the most famous waterfall in the Pacific Northwest, Multnomah Falls drops a total of 620 feet (189 m), with the upper tier falling 542 feet (165 m) and the lower tier another 69 feet (21 m). The Benson Footbridge, part of the Multnomah Falls Trail, also known as the Larch Mountain Trail (#411), sits roughly halfway up the waterfall and provides an up-close view of the midpoint of this spectacular natural wonder.⁠ ⁠ Over 2.5 million visitors come to this site each year, making it the most visited natural attraction in Oregon and one of the most popular waterfalls in the United States by visitor count. Given this, it is easy to understand why timed permit reservations are required during the summer months, as the demand to witness its beauty is immense.⁠ ⁠ That is part of the reason I arrived incredibly early on this day, just as the sun began to rise, early enough to avoid the need for a permit and the Disney World sized crowds that soon follow. Experiencing this majestic waterfall in peace completely transforms the atmosphere and allows its serenity to truly shine.
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The two-tiered Multnomah Falls plunges down behind the Benson Footbridge within the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon.⁠ ⁠ Considered the most famous waterfall in the Pacific Northwest, Multnomah Falls drops a total of 620 feet (189 m), with the upper tier falling 542 feet (165 m) and the lower tier another 69 feet (21 m). The Benson Footbridge, part of the Multnomah Falls Trail, also known as the Larch Mountain Trail (#411), sits roughly halfway up the waterfall and provides an up-close view of the midpoint of this spectacular natural wonder.⁠ ⁠ Over 2.5 million visitors come to this site each year, making it the most visited natural attraction in Oregon and one of the most popular waterfalls in the United States by visitor count. Given this, it is easy to understand why timed permit reservations are required during the summer months, as the demand to witness its beauty is immense.⁠ ⁠ That is part of the reason I arrived incredibly early on this day, just as the sun began to rise, early enough to avoid the need for a permit and the Disney World sized crowds that soon follow. Experiencing this majestic waterfall in peace completely transforms the atmosphere and allows its serenity to truly shine.
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The setting sun reflected in a rain-fed pool, at the summit of Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire.⁠ ⁠ At an elevation of 3,165 feet (965 m), Mount Monadnock is the highest mountain in southern New Hampshire, towering over 1,000 feet (305 m) higher than any other peak within 30 miles (48 km). Although it is shorter than many of the peaks in the not-too-far-away White Mountains, Mount Monadnock is one of the most frequently climbed mountains in the world, given its proximity to major cities such as Boston, and its high reward in terms of views given a fairly moderate hike.⁠ ⁠ The White Dot and White Cross Trails are the most common points of access to the summit of Mount Monadnock, coming in at just under 4 miles (6.4 km) round trip, climbing 1,774 feet (541 m) of elevation. While this is no minor task, relatively speaking this is a rather short hike, given the incredible views up top.⁠ ⁠ Due to the bald, granite-covered summit, there is essentially no soil or drainage layer, so any rain, snowmelt, or condensation tends to linger around a bit longer than on usual surfaces. Given the recent rain in the days leading up to this hike, it made sense that there were many pools on the summit, providing me with a variety of surfaces to use for reflections, mirroring the amazing sunset taking place in the sky on this recent autumn evening.
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The setting sun reflected in a rain-fed pool, at the summit of Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire.⁠ ⁠ At an elevation of 3,165 feet (965 m), Mount Monadnock is the highest mountain in southern New Hampshire, towering over 1,000 feet (305 m) higher than any other peak within 30 miles (48 km). Although it is shorter than many of the peaks in the not-too-far-away White Mountains, Mount Monadnock is one of the most frequently climbed mountains in the world, given its proximity to major cities such as Boston, and its high reward in terms of views given a fairly moderate hike.⁠ ⁠ The White Dot and White Cross Trails are the most common points of access to the summit of Mount Monadnock, coming in at just under 4 miles (6.4 km) round trip, climbing 1,774 feet (541 m) of elevation. While this is no minor task, relatively speaking this is a rather short hike, given the incredible views up top.⁠ ⁠ Due to the bald, granite-covered summit, there is essentially no soil or drainage layer, so any rain, snowmelt, or condensation tends to linger around a bit longer than on usual surfaces. Given the recent rain in the days leading up to this hike, it made sense that there were many pools on the summit, providing me with a variety of surfaces to use for reflections, mirroring the amazing sunset taking place in the sky on this recent autumn evening.
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An eastern snapping turtle on its way to finding an overwintering site, on a recent autumn morning in Massachusetts.⁠ ⁠ Eastern snapping turtles are the largest freshwater turtle found in Massachusetts, usually weighing between 10 to 35 pounds (4.5 to 14 kg), with some exceeding a massive 50 pounds (23 kg). They live to be 30 to 50 years old in the wild, and don’t reach that age without long periods of rest, their winter hibernation can last up to 100 days. To do so, they burrow into the mud at the bottom of ponds and other bodies of water, and can survive without breathing air for months at a time.⁠ ⁠ Although these turtles are quite common, they mostly go unnoticed, residing in the murky waters of ponds, swamps, and marshy edges. They typically only venture onto land prior to and following their period of hibernation, usually starting in late October and lasting until the springtime, about 3 to 4 months later. They emerge and travel across land to reach ideal hibernation locations, leading to this encounter I was fortunate enough to experience on a very recent morning.⁠ ⁠ As I was rounding the corner on a local hike I take a few times a week, this large turtle was just off the side of the trail, seemingly frozen in time, which makes sense, given how they become quite sluggish and low energy as they approach their well-needed hibernation. The glimpse of foliage in the background of this photograph illustrates nature’s transition into winter, with both the leaves and this turtle preparing for the cold months ahead.
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An eastern snapping turtle on its way to finding an overwintering site, on a recent autumn morning in Massachusetts.⁠ ⁠ Eastern snapping turtles are the largest freshwater turtle found in Massachusetts, usually weighing between 10 to 35 pounds (4.5 to 14 kg), with some exceeding a massive 50 pounds (23 kg). They live to be 30 to 50 years old in the wild, and don’t reach that age without long periods of rest, their winter hibernation can last up to 100 days. To do so, they burrow into the mud at the bottom of ponds and other bodies of water, and can survive without breathing air for months at a time.⁠ ⁠ Although these turtles are quite common, they mostly go unnoticed, residing in the murky waters of ponds, swamps, and marshy edges. They typically only venture onto land prior to and following their period of hibernation, usually starting in late October and lasting until the springtime, about 3 to 4 months later. They emerge and travel across land to reach ideal hibernation locations, leading to this encounter I was fortunate enough to experience on a very recent morning.⁠ ⁠ As I was rounding the corner on a local hike I take a few times a week, this large turtle was just off the side of the trail, seemingly frozen in time, which makes sense, given how they become quite sluggish and low energy as they approach their well-needed hibernation. The glimpse of foliage in the background of this photograph illustrates nature’s transition into winter, with both the leaves and this turtle preparing for the cold months ahead.
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Lightning strikes down from a supercell passing in the distance, behind some open fields in southern Kansas.⁠ ⁠ This photograph was taken while storm chasing in southern Kansas, back on June 17th, 2025. While this storm did not produce any tornadoes on that day, it certainly wasn’t lacking in lightning. I took this photo from a bit of a distance, which is why the foreground remains sunlit, while the background is shrouded in storm darkness.⁠ ⁠ This moment happened during a brief stop, at a gas station, of all places, in South Haven, Kansas. Behind the parking lot was a small patch of blooming thistles overlooking a dramatic landscape of shifting light and shadow. The flowers and grasses swayed in the storm’s inflow winds, adding a dynamic sense of the storm’s power and its pull on the atmosphere and land.
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Lightning strikes down from a supercell passing in the distance, behind some open fields in southern Kansas.⁠ ⁠ This photograph was taken while storm chasing in southern Kansas, back on June 17th, 2025. While this storm did not produce any tornadoes on that day, it certainly wasn’t lacking in lightning. I took this photo from a bit of a distance, which is why the foreground remains sunlit, while the background is shrouded in storm darkness.⁠ ⁠ This moment happened during a brief stop, at a gas station, of all places, in South Haven, Kansas. Behind the parking lot was a small patch of blooming thistles overlooking a dramatic landscape of shifting light and shadow. The flowers and grasses swayed in the storm’s inflow winds, adding a dynamic sense of the storm’s power and its pull on the atmosphere and land.
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A female sambar deer pauses while kneeling on a streambank, after licking some of the minerals found in the rich soil, inside Kanha National Park in India.⁠ ⁠ Sambar deer are the largest of all the deer species found in India, and they can also be found across Southeast Asia. They live in various tropical and subtropical forests, preferring areas near water sources. Since they are herbivores, not only do they rely on these water sources for hydration, but they also consume the mineral-rich mud found next to them to supplement the sodium, calcium, iron, and other micronutrients often missing from a plant-based diet. This behavior, called geophagy, is observed in many herbivore species, and streambanks are one of the best places to find such mineral-rich soil. This is because the stream acts as a natural processor and transporter of sediment, with erosion sending nutrient-rich topsoil from upstream locations, resulting in higher concentrations around its banks.⁠ ⁠ I took this photograph while on a 3-day trip within Kanha National Park, in Madhya Pradesh, in central India. While traveling around the park in one of the safari jeeps, sambar deer sightings are not uncommon occurrences. But witnessing such a unique behavior, in such a serene setting, was definitely something worth stopping the vehicle for, and taking this photograph.
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A female sambar deer pauses while kneeling on a streambank, after licking some of the minerals found in the rich soil, inside Kanha National Park in India.⁠ ⁠ Sambar deer are the largest of all the deer species found in India, and they can also be found across Southeast Asia. They live in various tropical and subtropical forests, preferring areas near water sources. Since they are herbivores, not only do they rely on these water sources for hydration, but they also consume the mineral-rich mud found next to them to supplement the sodium, calcium, iron, and other micronutrients often missing from a plant-based diet. This behavior, called geophagy, is observed in many herbivore species, and streambanks are one of the best places to find such mineral-rich soil. This is because the stream acts as a natural processor and transporter of sediment, with erosion sending nutrient-rich topsoil from upstream locations, resulting in higher concentrations around its banks.⁠ ⁠ I took this photograph while on a 3-day trip within Kanha National Park, in Madhya Pradesh, in central India. While traveling around the park in one of the safari jeeps, sambar deer sightings are not uncommon occurrences. But witnessing such a unique behavior, in such a serene setting, was definitely something worth stopping the vehicle for, and taking this photograph.
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Wispy cirrus clouds painted by the setting sun radiate above a large set of sea stacks, as the waves crash upon Ruby Beach, inside Olympic National Park in Washington.⁠ ⁠ Last month, I posted a photo of the sun setting behind a few sea stacks in this exact location at Ruby Beach, in Olympic National Park. That photo was taken just five minutes prior to this one, and was the entire reason why I ventured down to this beach in the first place. I had that specific shot in mind, and ultimately got what I was after.⁠ ⁠ But sometimes, if you happen to be in the right place at the right time, better opportunities just happen to present themselves. After the sun had set, I noticed this wispy cluster of cirrus clouds start to be illuminated by the recently set sun. It was not centered over the rocks the way it is in this photo, I had to move a few hundred feet to make that happen, ultimately standing, with my tripod, in a couple of feet of water to do so. Distracted by the task of taking this photograph and capturing the waves’ motions, I was caught blindsided by an incoming rogue wave, which nailed both me and my tripod with force, spraying my camera in the process. Knowing how damaging salt water can be to electronics, I quickly ran back onto the beach, drying everything as quickly as possible. Luckily, everything survived the ordeal, but if you are going to stand in the powerful Pacific Ocean, do know that rogue waves occur regularly and can take you and your equipment out in a moment.
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Wispy cirrus clouds painted by the setting sun radiate above a large set of sea stacks, as the waves crash upon Ruby Beach, inside Olympic National Park in Washington.⁠ ⁠ Last month, I posted a photo of the sun setting behind a few sea stacks in this exact location at Ruby Beach, in Olympic National Park. That photo was taken just five minutes prior to this one, and was the entire reason why I ventured down to this beach in the first place. I had that specific shot in mind, and ultimately got what I was after.⁠ ⁠ But sometimes, if you happen to be in the right place at the right time, better opportunities just happen to present themselves. After the sun had set, I noticed this wispy cluster of cirrus clouds start to be illuminated by the recently set sun. It was not centered over the rocks the way it is in this photo, I had to move a few hundred feet to make that happen, ultimately standing, with my tripod, in a couple of feet of water to do so. Distracted by the task of taking this photograph and capturing the waves’ motions, I was caught blindsided by an incoming rogue wave, which nailed both me and my tripod with force, spraying my camera in the process. Knowing how damaging salt water can be to electronics, I quickly ran back onto the beach, drying everything as quickly as possible. Luckily, everything survived the ordeal, but if you are going to stand in the powerful Pacific Ocean, do know that rogue waves occur regularly and can take you and your equipment out in a moment.
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A solitary sandpiper foraging in the shallow waters of a pond in Massachusetts, while migrating through on its southward journey for the winter.⁠ ⁠ Solitary sandpipers spend their summers breeding in Canada and Alaska, before returning to their winter homes across Central and South America. So, the only time you would see one in Massachusetts, like I did a couple of weeks ago, would be during their migration path. While migrating, they rarely fly during the day, preferring the nighttime to avoid predators. They spend their daytime resting and foraging in freshwater pools and woodland ponds, feeding on aquatic insects and small crustaceans. This allows them to build up the necessary energy they need to continue their massive journey down south.⁠ ⁠ Most sandpipers migrate in flocks and forage amongst their fellow sandpipers. But, as their name suggests, solitary sandpipers prefer being and traveling alone. And alone this one certainly was, slowly walking through the edge of this pond in some conservation land near where I live. While walking past the pond, I noticed a bird I wasn’t used to seeing in this area. I carefully crept my way down to the murky banks of the pond, slowly lowering my camera to the surface of the water, taking a few shots before I carried on, letting this solitary sandpiper enjoy its time alone and in peace.
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A solitary sandpiper foraging in the shallow waters of a pond in Massachusetts, while migrating through on its southward journey for the winter.⁠ ⁠ Solitary sandpipers spend their summers breeding in Canada and Alaska, before returning to their winter homes across Central and South America. So, the only time you would see one in Massachusetts, like I did a couple of weeks ago, would be during their migration path. While migrating, they rarely fly during the day, preferring the nighttime to avoid predators. They spend their daytime resting and foraging in freshwater pools and woodland ponds, feeding on aquatic insects and small crustaceans. This allows them to build up the necessary energy they need to continue their massive journey down south.⁠ ⁠ Most sandpipers migrate in flocks and forage amongst their fellow sandpipers. But, as their name suggests, solitary sandpipers prefer being and traveling alone. And alone this one certainly was, slowly walking through the edge of this pond in some conservation land near where I live. While walking past the pond, I noticed a bird I wasn’t used to seeing in this area. I carefully crept my way down to the murky banks of the pond, slowly lowering my camera to the surface of the water, taking a few shots before I carried on, letting this solitary sandpiper enjoy its time alone and in peace.
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Lightning erupts from a powerful supercell as rain falls before the golden setting sun, above the plains of Nebraska.⁠ ⁠ While storm chasing, the safest and most ideal location to view a storm is typically from the southeast, assuming a northeast-moving storm. This positioning, known as the “right flank,” gives you clear roads to escape the storm’s path and reduces the chances of encountering large hail or, of course, a tornado.⁠ ⁠ Tornadoes most frequently occur in the late afternoon and early evening, so most storm chasing happens towards the end of the day. And since you're usually staying to the southeast of the storm, you're inevitably facing west, perfect for observing a passing supercell at sunset.⁠ ⁠ Because these storms are often enormous, they tend to block the sunlight you'd otherwise see. But occasionally, breaks in the clouds allow sunset light to shine through, as it did this evening. Bands of rain fell in front of the glowing light, further enhancing its golden hue, while lightning struck repeatedly from the dramatic and powerful storm above.⁠ ⁠ Taken on June 15th, 2025, in the southern Nebraska Panhandle.
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Lightning erupts from a powerful supercell as rain falls before the golden setting sun, above the plains of Nebraska.⁠ ⁠ While storm chasing, the safest and most ideal location to view a storm is typically from the southeast, assuming a northeast-moving storm. This positioning, known as the “right flank,” gives you clear roads to escape the storm’s path and reduces the chances of encountering large hail or, of course, a tornado.⁠ ⁠ Tornadoes most frequently occur in the late afternoon and early evening, so most storm chasing happens towards the end of the day. And since you're usually staying to the southeast of the storm, you're inevitably facing west, perfect for observing a passing supercell at sunset.⁠ ⁠ Because these storms are often enormous, they tend to block the sunlight you'd otherwise see. But occasionally, breaks in the clouds allow sunset light to shine through, as it did this evening. Bands of rain fell in front of the glowing light, further enhancing its golden hue, while lightning struck repeatedly from the dramatic and powerful storm above.⁠ ⁠ Taken on June 15th, 2025, in the southern Nebraska Panhandle.
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A panoramic view of Chicago’s skyline, as seen from the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, in the center of Grant Park.⁠ ⁠ Built in 1927, the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of the largest fountains in the world, using around 15,000 gallons per minute, with 20-minute water shows featuring synchronized lights and music during the evenings of the warmer months.⁠ ⁠ With this being such an impressive fountain, both in size and beauty, I was surprised by how few people were here on this evening, especially when only a 13-minute walk north will bring you to the more famous (and substantially more crowded) sculpture, the Bean. While the Bean is extremely impressive in its own right, it falls short in terms of having an amazing view of the skyline itself, as it is too close to the buildings which make it up, without enough distance to appreciate the skyline as a whole.⁠ ⁠ Which is why this fountain, located in the middle of Grant Park, far enough from the skyscrapers to appreciate them, is currently my favorite viewing point of the Chicago skyline. Not only are the buildings gorgeous from here, you get the amazing foreground of this spectacular fountain, and without the massive crowds I experienced at the Bean.⁠ ⁠ I came to this spot while visiting Chicago two weeks ago, with the intention of photographing the sun setting between some of the buildings in the skyline. But as the sun dropped lower and lower, a small cluster of clouds just happened to position themselves in the exact spot that the falling sun was going to land, completely obstructing the shot I had envisioned. But, never one to squander a photogenically blessed area, shortly after the sun had set, I took 13 separate long exposure photos, which I later stitched together to make this panoramic of this beautiful location.
A panoramic view of Chicago’s skyline, as seen from the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, in the center of Grant Park.⁠ ⁠ Built in 1927, the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of the largest fountains in the world, using around 15,000 gallons per minute, with 20-minute water shows featuring synchronized lights and music during the evenings of the warmer months.⁠ ⁠ With this being such an impressive fountain, both in size and beauty, I was surprised by how few people were here on this evening, especially when only a 13-minute walk north will bring you to the more famous (and substantially more crowded) sculpture, the Bean. While the Bean is extremely impressive in its own right, it falls short in terms of having an amazing view of the skyline itself, as it is too close to the buildings which make it up, without enough distance to appreciate the skyline as a whole.⁠ ⁠ Which is why this fountain, located in the middle of Grant Park, far enough from the skyscrapers to appreciate them, is currently my favorite viewing point of the Chicago skyline. Not only are the buildings gorgeous from here, you get the amazing foreground of this spectacular fountain, and without the massive crowds I experienced at the Bean.⁠ ⁠ I came to this spot while visiting Chicago two weeks ago, with the intention of photographing the sun setting between some of the buildings in the skyline. But as the sun dropped lower and lower, a small cluster of clouds just happened to position themselves in the exact spot that the falling sun was going to land, completely obstructing the shot I had envisioned. But, never one to squander a photogenically blessed area, shortly after the sun had set, I took 13 separate long exposure photos, which I later stitched together to make this panoramic of this beautiful location.
A panoramic view of Chicago’s skyline, as seen from the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, in the center of Grant Park.⁠ ⁠ Built in 1927, the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of the largest fountains in the world, using around 15,000 gallons per minute, with 20-minute water shows featuring synchronized lights and music during the evenings of the warmer months.⁠ ⁠ With this being such an impressive fountain, both in size and beauty, I was surprised by how few people were here on this evening, especially when only a 13-minute walk north will bring you to the more famous (and substantially more crowded) sculpture, the Bean. While the Bean is extremely impressive in its own right, it falls short in terms of having an amazing view of the skyline itself, as it is too close to the buildings which make it up, without enough distance to appreciate the skyline as a whole.⁠ ⁠ Which is why this fountain, located in the middle of Grant Park, far enough from the skyscrapers to appreciate them, is currently my favorite viewing point of the Chicago skyline. Not only are the buildings gorgeous from here, you get the amazing foreground of this spectacular fountain, and without the massive crowds I experienced at the Bean.⁠ ⁠ I came to this spot while visiting Chicago two weeks ago, with the intention of photographing the sun setting between some of the buildings in the skyline. But as the sun dropped lower and lower, a small cluster of clouds just happened to position themselves in the exact spot that the falling sun was going to land, completely obstructing the shot I had envisioned. But, never one to squander a photogenically blessed area, shortly after the sun had set, I took 13 separate long exposure photos, which I later stitched together to make this panoramic of this beautiful location.
A panoramic view of Chicago’s skyline, as seen from the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, in the center of Grant Park.⁠ ⁠ Built in 1927, the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of the largest fountains in the world, using around 15,000 gallons per minute, with 20-minute water shows featuring synchronized lights and music during the evenings of the warmer months.⁠ ⁠ With this being such an impressive fountain, both in size and beauty, I was surprised by how few people were here on this evening, especially when only a 13-minute walk north will bring you to the more famous (and substantially more crowded) sculpture, the Bean. While the Bean is extremely impressive in its own right, it falls short in terms of having an amazing view of the skyline itself, as it is too close to the buildings which make it up, without enough distance to appreciate the skyline as a whole.⁠ ⁠ Which is why this fountain, located in the middle of Grant Park, far enough from the skyscrapers to appreciate them, is currently my favorite viewing point of the Chicago skyline. Not only are the buildings gorgeous from here, you get the amazing foreground of this spectacular fountain, and without the massive crowds I experienced at the Bean.⁠ ⁠ I came to this spot while visiting Chicago two weeks ago, with the intention of photographing the sun setting between some of the buildings in the skyline. But as the sun dropped lower and lower, a small cluster of clouds just happened to position themselves in the exact spot that the falling sun was going to land, completely obstructing the shot I had envisioned. But, never one to squander a photogenically blessed area, shortly after the sun had set, I took 13 separate long exposure photos, which I later stitched together to make this panoramic of this beautiful location.
A panoramic view of Chicago’s skyline, as seen from the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, in the center of Grant Park.⁠ ⁠ Built in 1927, the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of the largest fountains in the world, using around 15,000 gallons per minute, with 20-minute water shows featuring synchronized lights and music during the evenings of the warmer months.⁠ ⁠ With this being such an impressive fountain, both in size and beauty, I was surprised by how few people were here on this evening, especially when only a 13-minute walk north will bring you to the more famous (and substantially more crowded) sculpture, the Bean. While the Bean is extremely impressive in its own right, it falls short in terms of having an amazing view of the skyline itself, as it is too close to the buildings which make it up, without enough distance to appreciate the skyline as a whole.⁠ ⁠ Which is why this fountain, located in the middle of Grant Park, far enough from the skyscrapers to appreciate them, is currently my favorite viewing point of the Chicago skyline. Not only are the buildings gorgeous from here, you get the amazing foreground of this spectacular fountain, and without the massive crowds I experienced at the Bean.⁠ ⁠ I came to this spot while visiting Chicago two weeks ago, with the intention of photographing the sun setting between some of the buildings in the skyline. But as the sun dropped lower and lower, a small cluster of clouds just happened to position themselves in the exact spot that the falling sun was going to land, completely obstructing the shot I had envisioned. But, never one to squander a photogenically blessed area, shortly after the sun had set, I took 13 separate long exposure photos, which I later stitched together to make this panoramic of this beautiful location.
A panoramic view of Chicago’s skyline, as seen from the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, in the center of Grant Park.⁠ ⁠ Built in 1927, the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of the largest fountains in the world, using around 15,000 gallons per minute, with 20-minute water shows featuring synchronized lights and music during the evenings of the warmer months.⁠ ⁠ With this being such an impressive fountain, both in size and beauty, I was surprised by how few people were here on this evening, especially when only a 13-minute walk north will bring you to the more famous (and substantially more crowded) sculpture, the Bean. While the Bean is extremely impressive in its own right, it falls short in terms of having an amazing view of the skyline itself, as it is too close to the buildings which make it up, without enough distance to appreciate the skyline as a whole.⁠ ⁠ Which is why this fountain, located in the middle of Grant Park, far enough from the skyscrapers to appreciate them, is currently my favorite viewing point of the Chicago skyline. Not only are the buildings gorgeous from here, you get the amazing foreground of this spectacular fountain, and without the massive crowds I experienced at the Bean.⁠ ⁠ I came to this spot while visiting Chicago two weeks ago, with the intention of photographing the sun setting between some of the buildings in the skyline. But as the sun dropped lower and lower, a small cluster of clouds just happened to position themselves in the exact spot that the falling sun was going to land, completely obstructing the shot I had envisioned. But, never one to squander a photogenically blessed area, shortly after the sun had set, I took 13 separate long exposure photos, which I later stitched together to make this panoramic of this beautiful location.
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A panoramic view of Chicago’s skyline, as seen from the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, in the center of Grant Park.⁠ ⁠ Built in 1927, the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of the largest fountains in the world, using around 15,000 gallons per minute, with 20-minute water shows featuring synchronized lights and music during the evenings of the warmer months.⁠ ⁠ With this being such an impressive fountain, both in size and beauty, I was surprised by how few people were here on this evening, especially when only a 13-minute walk north will bring you to the more famous (and substantially more crowded) sculpture, the Bean. While the Bean is extremely impressive in its own right, it falls short in terms of having an amazing view of the skyline itself, as it is too close to the buildings which make it up, without enough distance to appreciate the skyline as a whole.⁠ ⁠ Which is why this fountain, located in the middle of Grant Park, far enough from the skyscrapers to appreciate them, is currently my favorite viewing point of the Chicago skyline. Not only are the buildings gorgeous from here, you get the amazing foreground of this spectacular fountain, and without the massive crowds I experienced at the Bean.⁠ ⁠ I came to this spot while visiting Chicago two weeks ago, with the intention of photographing the sun setting between some of the buildings in the skyline. But as the sun dropped lower and lower, a small cluster of clouds just happened to position themselves in the exact spot that the falling sun was going to land, completely obstructing the shot I had envisioned. But, never one to squander a photogenically blessed area, shortly after the sun had set, I took 13 separate long exposure photos, which I later stitched together to make this panoramic of this beautiful location.
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