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Camera: Pentax Spotmatic F, f3.5 28mm S-M-C Takumar lens. Wabash and Michigan, Chicago, IL.

One thing in particular that struck me about Chicago was the high level of parking available, even near the El and subway lines (I was in Chicago for a transportation pricing conference, so I was kinda pbeing paid to think about these things). I don't think I'd ever seen a 10-storey parking garage til then. What strikes me as a bit sad is that Chicago is a beautiful city, and wouldn't it be so much better to get out and see it on foot, so you have time to take it all in? Some of us don't live in overly beautiful cities, so it seems like something that shouldn't be taken for granted.

Comments

[sherri]

Interesting thoughts. Chicago is a beautiful city, but like so many American cities people don't walk any further than they have to. Mostly because it's not safe. I like to live in a city where I didn't need a car if I didn't feel like driving it and I'd be safe. Love the image. Parking garages are intrigued. I think that's why so many movies have a parking garage scene.

[Otto K.]

I really like this composition and the tones.

All those people who commute in from the sprawling suburbs need some place to park.