The Windy Pixel » Unique, daily photographs of This American Giant.

Though the lake be just recently thawed and the last snow is but a few weeks distant – I find photographs of the world’s hogbutcher, wreathed in winter, fascinating once more. I will miss seeing the great chunks of ice covering the lake – I’ll miss the quiet serenity of the Chicago winter (and yes,...

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I love taking photos at this time of day because of the awesome transition from morning light into the dark city night. Just like the first photo posted to this blog. Photo by Mike Boehmer – Feel free to use images with links and credit – no commercial use without permission.

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Here’s another example of “lay down in the goose poop/ice mixture as low as you can get and stick your camera somewhere new to get a cool shot.” The sun burning on through the glaciated guano couldn’t help but remind me we are rocketing towards springtime at a meteoric pace. Before you or I know...

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I’m looking forward to spring. The simplicity and beauty of this image by Mike blow me away – the light at the top of the frame makes the depth endless. Sky, water, ice and concrete – awesome. -Justin Photo by Mike Boehmer – Feel free to use images with links and credit – no commercial...

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Thanks to you guys who responded and gave me some recommendations on screen recording software. This will make detailed tutorials much easier! Today’s photograph is one of many I snapped in early February along the shores of Mishigami alongside the Montrose Harbor. The lake wasn’t as frozen as I would have liked, but what can...

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