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Sights of Chicagoland

by Winnie McCarthy

I was on my way to lunch in downtown Chicago yesterday when I spotted this mounted police officer and her decorated horse. I wonder if anyone asked the horse if he wanted to wear a Santa hat? It is kind of like people who make their dogs wear Halloween costumes. What do you think, is the horse likes his decorative flair?

I always like seeing the different ways that the police officers in Chicago get around the city. My favorite is probably via horseback like the picture above. I have also seen police officers in cars (of course), four-wheeled all terrain vehicles, and even Segways. When patrolling down town it doesn’t really make sense to be in a car, especially when most of the people you are dealing with are on foot and not in a car. Segways are great for patrolling the parks, like Millenium Park and Grant Park because the paths are wide enough for it and they can patrol a large amount of area quickly.

Here are some shots that I took at a suburban train station yesterday, just for fun. (I was waiting for my husband to pick me up, so I had some extra time).

We had a lot of ice this week, which makes for some nice photographic opportunities (although it is not the most fun to have to walk through!)

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Here is a shot that I took of a plant. I liked the contrast between the ice and the plant. (I know, I have too much time on my hands)


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I hope to make posting my own creative photographs a regular feature on this blog. I figure that as long as they are in Chicago and the surrounding area that it fits with the topic. Chicago is about the details, not solely about giant landmarks and tourist attractions.

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