Chicago

John and I just got back from a trip to Chicago, where we spent a few days taking in the big city.

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Coming from Oregon, where we live in a pastoral setting with views of mountains to both the east and west, this was quite a change.

 Skyscrapers

 City lights

 And lots of geometry,

 which pretty much makes it a photographer's paradise.

 My little pocket camera got a good workout.

Just about everywhere I looked a picture seemed to jump out!

Cities are such exciting places, with images in front of you constantly.

Distracting windows

and shining staircases were such fun that I wish we could have stayed longer.

On the other hand, this evening back here at home in the tranquil town where I live, there was a beautiful rainbow.

And a hawk, spotted from the car.  Consolation prizes, which I wouldn't trade for all of the city's bright lights and amazing attractions.
 I am where I belong!