Sunday, May 31, 2009

Chicago


Chicago
Originally uploaded by doug.siefken

Chicago Skyline - John Hancock Center from Olive Park (just East of the MagMile) 05312009 afternoon

Friday, May 29, 2009

infinity & tracks - Chicago area transit (train - Metra / stop Northbrook)


infinity & tracks - Chicago area transit (train - Metra / stop Northbrook)
Originally uploaded by doug.siefken

to infinity and beyond!!! make'n tracks

minimalism - The Art Institute of Chicago


minimalism - The Art Institute of Chicago
Originally uploaded by doug.siefken

empty space


a poem titled " "

Did you ever read a poem about nothing,
That represents nothing, no more?
And then after you completed reading it
You seem to know less than before.


"And why was it written?" you'll think to yourself
You'll try to make meaning instead,
But only the poet will know for sure,
It was the first thought that came into his head.

Now you say you've never read a poem like this.
You think it's foolish what I said.
Well, if you have completed reading this poem,
Have you realized what you have read?

by the poet MAE

copyright 2009 MAE

minimalism? - The Art Institute of Chicago - just an empty room (or art?...

Friday, May 22, 2009

clouds - from 30,000 feet - sunset


clouds - from 30,000 feet - sunset
Originally uploaded by doug.siefken

sunset up high

North Lion - The Art Institute of Chicago - standing on guard - ever vigilant @ the main entrance


North Lion - The Art Institute of Chicago - standing on guard - ever vigilant @ the main entrance
Originally uploaded by doug.siefken

05122009 late afternoon photo of the world class museum -
There are two majestic male lions guarding the entrance.The Art Institute of Chicago is located at Adams St. and Michigan Ave., Chicago IL. and was founded in 1879 as both a museum and school, It houses more than 5,000 years of human expression through art.
www.artic.edu/aic/

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Tulips on The Magnificent Mile


Tulips on The Magnificent Mile
Originally uploaded by doug.siefken

natural beauty !

April 1 — May 31, 2009
Celebrating Architecture in the Windy City:
City Beautiful Art Installation from Chicago's Architects
Celebrate spring with an architectural spin during the sixth annual Tulips on The Magnificent Mile. The Magnificent Mile comes alive with color as hundreds-of-thousands of vibrant tulips bloom on One of the Great Avenues of the World. See below for special springtime offers and events.

CELEBRATING ARCHITECTURE

Renowned architecture firms have designed a one-of-a-kind public art installation highlighting architecture and celebrating Burnham's City Beautiful plan for Chicago. The exhibit features City Beautiful sculptures along North Michigan Avenue each varying in size and function. These sculptures will reflect and embody Burham's City Beautiful ideals of beauty, harmony and symmetry.

http://www.themagnificentmile.com/SeasonalEvents/Spring/default.cfm

The Art Institute of Chicago - 3


The Art Institute of Chicago - 3
Originally uploaded by doug.siefken

These were hand held - then registred