Going Local

Sometimes I forget that I’m living near one of the greatest cities in the country. Chicago offers endless possibilities for the photographically curious.

Starting on Memorial Day, Navy Pier presents fireworks displays at 9 p.m. every Wednesday and 10 p.m. every Saturday, through Labor Day. The shows are synchronized to dramatic and popular music. It’s a delight for tourists and natives alike.

And in case you want to make it an extra special evening, consider renting a boat to get you closer to the action. Options range from a $65 kayak rental to a 68-foot private yacht that requires you to contact their event coordinator to obtain a price.

Please let me know if you need a seat filled if you rent the yacht!

The Shot

I hadn’t photographed the 4^th of July or any other fireworks this year. So, I took a trip to the Pier this week with friend and fellow photographer Jon Christofersen to catch the show.

We started out by shooting the moonrise over the Adler Planetarium. But the real reason we went downtown was to photograph the fireworks with our drones.

We launched near Jackson and the Lakefront on a perfect summer evening. I chose this angle and shot dozens of pictures. Out of 50 shots, this was my favorite of the evening.

Thanks for looking,

Chuck Derus

https://cderus.zenfolio.com/