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January 22, 2021

Tractor in the Snow

An old tractor placed in a field gets a winter blanket. *Personal note: I’ve been wanting to photograph this scene for a few years, thinking all it needed was some pretty snow. Finally that day arrived! ~ (Tractor is an International Harvester McCormick Farmall C)

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August 17, 2019

Inverted Umbrella

A quick summer storm requires an umbrella. (Photo by Rich Chapman)

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September 4, 2018

Hummingbird Feeder

A broad-billed hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris) hovers near a bird feeder. (Photo by Rich Chapman)

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August 28, 2018

Hibiscus stigma pads

Sort of looks like some kind of sea urchin, but no, it’s a closeup of hibiscus stigma pads.(Yes, I had to “Google” it!) ~ Photo by Rich Chapman

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May 20, 2018

Sunset view of the North Branch Chicago River includes Kendall College, portions of Goose Island, Wicker Park and beyond. (Photo by Rich Chapman)

 

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April 23, 2018

Sight seen on my way to somewhere else... "Golden Slumbers"

Golden of the day, finding just the right light. (Photo by Rich Chapman)

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March 8, 2018

Sight seen on my way to somewhere else... "The Strides of March"

The strides of March, Chicago style in the Loop on a snowy day. #TBT  (Photo by Rich Chapman)

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January 22, 2021

Tractor in the Snow

An old tractor placed in a field gets a winter blanket. *Personal note: I’ve been wanting to photograph this scene for a few years, thinking all it needed was some pretty snow. Finally that day arrived! ~ (Tractor is an International Harvester McCormick Farmall C)

posted by Rich Chapman @ 7:19 PM   0 comments

August 17, 2019

Inverted Umbrella

A quick summer storm requires an umbrella. (Photo by Rich Chapman)

posted by Rich Chapman @ 8:53 PM   0 comments

September 4, 2018

Hummingbird Feeder

A broad-billed hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris) hovers near a bird feeder. (Photo by Rich Chapman)

posted by Rich Chapman @ 9:34 AM   0 comments

August 28, 2018

Hibiscus stigma pads

Sort of looks like some kind of sea urchin, but no, it’s a closeup of hibiscus stigma pads.(Yes, I had to “Google” it!) ~ Photo by Rich Chapman

posted by Rich Chapman @ 10:09 PM   0 comments

May 20, 2018

Sunset view of the North Branch Chicago River includes Kendall College, portions of Goose Island, Wicker Park and beyond. (Photo by Rich Chapman)

 

posted by Rich Chapman @ 3:02 PM   0 comments

April 23, 2018

Sight seen on my way to somewhere else... "Golden Slumbers"

Golden of the day, finding just the right light. (Photo by Rich Chapman)

posted by Rich Chapman @ 11:02 AM   0 comments

March 8, 2018

Sight seen on my way to somewhere else... "The Strides of March"

The strides of March, Chicago style in the Loop on a snowy day. #TBT  (Photo by Rich Chapman)

posted by Rich Chapman @ 1:37 PM   0 comments