As you can see, I went to the Air & Water show, an annual event that highlights the Great Inland Sea that is Lake Michigan. I haven't been in years, but due to my temporary unemployment status, I had the time to imbibe in my lust for all things that fly.
Not only was the weather PERFECT, my friend got us access to a balcony, 16 floors up, looking over the "little people" crowded around Lake Shore Drive. It was possibly the most fun I have had holding a camera and keeping my pants on in years.
There were more impressive displays of military might, but I neglected to bring my long range zoom lens (stupid!) and I was content to simply watch it all with my naked eye, and busted ears. Those jets are crazy loud. And fucking amazing.
I once lived in Chicago, but never got to go to the Air Show since my dad did'nt believe in traveling "downtown", using buses, or the subway.
ReplyDeleteI am happy that for the first time that my wife and I were one of the "little people" that you saw at the beach this year.
I brought my telephoto lens, but still needed a longer lens for some of the pics. :(
Had to get back to Chicago again after 6 years because I miss the Italian Beef Sandwiches :)
Mannnnnnnnnnn,
ReplyDeleteIf I have a chance, I won't really miss this kind of event.