Sun Gazing

The advantage of hiding behind the lens of a camera is the ability to stare into the glaring rays of the sun. My eyes are very sensitive to the sun and I would normally look away, having my camera with me allows me to admire it's bright colors. As you can tell the light was intense creating glowing red orbs.
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Cigarette Sale

After last month's tax hike for cigarettes this is truly a sale. Personally I could careless, I'm not a smoker, but if you live in Chicago and are looking for a bargain head over to this gas station ;) Marquette Park & Kedzie
© 2005 Araceli Arroyo Photographs | Chicago

House Guests

There are two fury house guests that visit my family and I regularly - two rabbits. They've grown quite a bit since last year. During winter I think they had a nest under my deck. We give them carrots and now they don't run away as much as they use to. Today only one bunny stopped by and apparently likes being in the spotlight.

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Chicago Tribune Vending Box

The Chicago Tribune newspaper vending box can be found pretty much within every half a mile around the city. I suppose this is why it's the top selling local newspaper in Chicago.
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Enjoying a Relaxing Day

The warm weather comes and goes here in Chicago. I crazy city marching to it's own beat, it doesn't surprise me. I've learned to take advantage of those days that are nice - 'nice to be outside'. That said, my dog reaps the benefits.
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Redesign For The Travel Photoblogs

I'd like to welcome the newest addition to my travel photoblogs - mexphotos.blogspot.com!

It's been almost two months since I came back from my trip to Mexico, and during this time I've been procrastinating on posting those pictures. Well the excuse I had will no longer hold. I have launched a new design that will be carried over to all my other photoblogs. Chicago Photos has already been converted. Go ahead check them out and let me know your thoughts. Are they too much?

My New PDA

Always a techie, I am very excited about my recent purchase. I've upgraded my old palm V PDA to this new Palm Zire. Also my new mp3 player, the only thing it needs is a built in camera - maybe for my next upgrade :) Another strong plus is that I can put my own pictures as backgrounds.
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Facets Cinema Theater

Facets Theater located on Fullerton Avenue near Ashland on the North side of the city, is and might well be a Chicago landmark. I always love going to Facets during the Chicago Latin Film Festival. Facets offers viewing of foreign films year round.
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Neighborhood Visit

This weekend brought Chicago great warm weather. I stopped by my old neighborhood to pick up the mail and was glad to see the trees are almost full of leaves. Chicago is just wonderful in spring.
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Basilica de la Virgen De Guadalupe

I have been procrastinating of posting pictures. The reason for this is primarily because I wanted to set up another photoblog section. I want to customize the entire album and have fun with those pictures. Below is a picture taken at the plaza of the Basilica of the Virgen De Guadalupe.
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This is the edited picture from above with some effects, and cloud pattern background. I think I might use this as the entire background for the 'mexphotos' blog. What do you think?
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Parting Clouds

You can never get tired of admiring the sky. Well at least I can't, especially when the clouds seem so like puffy cotton balls.
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Reception Hall Lobby

The wedding hall has been selected for my sister's wedding this fall. I liked how the sun was glaring through the windows providing the only light in the lobbby.
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Doctor's Office

I paid a visit to the Doctor's office this week. I was bored out of my mind waiting for the doctor to come in. You all know what happens! The nurse calls you in weighs you and takes your blood pressure. That is only a tease, for soon after you have to wait another ten hours in a small room, where the TV that was in the lobby is entertaining the other patients instead of you. If you can see the faces on the yellow sign, I am the one that is upset from for being there.
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Parking Lot Lights

I have to admit that I've been extremely busy these past days and have also been a bit lazy as well. I have quite a few pictures I need to download from my camera and also have yet to post the pictures from Mexico. I thought I'd post a picture that I've had on my hard drive for a little while in the meantime.

I have a bit of a collection of light shots. I'm not sure why, but they fascinate me.
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Sunny Cold Day

Today was a colder day in Chicago. It was nice to see that fashion was not forgotten when sporting the warmer attire. This older woman was well prepared with her leather gloves and all.
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Artificial Flower

I've been playing around with the settings of my new smaller digital camera. I'm still not used to it, this picture came out darker than I wanted The colors aren't as vivid, but I think the clarity & sharpness is pretty good. What do you think?
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The Sun in My Eyes

The clouds dispersed inviting the sunlight to brighten the sky and the hearts of it's admirers like myself.
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Industrial Chicago

After walking towards one end of Maxwell Street Market we stopped to gaze at the railroad tracks overlooking the Chicago skyline. I like to call these set of pictures - Industrial Chicago. What do you think?© 2005 Araceli Arroyo Photographs | Chicago

St. Patty's Day Parade

Here is another late post of pictures. As I mentioned before I went on vacation, I went to the Chicago South Side St. Patrick's Day Parade. Below are my favorite shots from that day.© 2005 Araceli Arroyo Photographs | Chicago

Maxwell Street Market

As promised here are my favorite pictures that came from the photoblogger's outing at Maxwell Street Market last month. It is one huge garage sale of EVERYTHING, yes even the kitchen sink. Check out the few oddities found below - I laughed when I saw a bloody Chucky doll. I didn't dare ask the price, the way it was displayed was more like a scarecrow scaring everyone away, except the evil kid smiling in front it. heheh!© 2005 Araceli Arroyo Photographs | Chicago