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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 19, 2013: Tourists visit the “Bean,” or as its officially known, Cloud Gate, in Millennium Park. CREDIT: John Gress for The New York Times Magazine

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Chicago Magazine Photographer:

Shooting this travel story for The New York Times Magazine was a great experience. As a Chicago transplant, I make my way around the city just about everyday, but this time I got to really appreciate Chicago through the eyes of a tourist. Not only did I learn some cool and new things about the city which I have lived in for 10 years, (including finding a great bar near my house to visit in the future), I discovered some great places I can take my family the next time they visit and some places to just enjoy through out the year. When you’re playing host you might not think about how cool something as simple as visiting the Chicago Cultural Center dome might be for a tourist. Needless to say this story has ignited a spark in me to explore deeper into the city so I can see what else I can discover!
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By Freda Moon
The New York Times
Chicago is a city that changes noticeably with the seasons. It is endlessly beautiful in the warm months, when the sidewalks transform into cafes, the Lakefront Trail becomes a Divvy Bike highway and the beaches along Lake Michigan might be mistaken for Miami. As the temperatures fall, the city changes from a playground to a cultural promised land – a place of fine and varied food, inventive theater and one of the country’s great live music scenes. From the historic high-rises of the Gold Coast to regal Hyde Park, from Bronzeville to Boystown, from the Indian and Puerto Rican enclaves of Devon Avenue and Humboldt Park, respectively, to the bohemian barrios of Logan Square and Pilsen, Chicago demands hard choices. It rarely disappoints… Read More

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(L-R) Joe Leacy, Catherine Brady, and Nieves Bolanos share a conversation at Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar. by Chicago Magazine Photographer John Gress
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 19, 2013: (L-R) Joe Leacy, Catherine Brady, and Nieves Bolanos share a conversation at Maria’s Packaged Goods and Community Bar. CREDIT: John Gress for The New York Times Magazine

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A collection of ventriloquist dummies sits stop a shelf of liquor for sale at Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar by Chicago Magazine Photographer John Gress
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 19, 2013: A collection of ventriloquist dummies sits stop a shelf of liquor for sale at Maria’s Packaged Goods and Community Bar. CREDIT: John Gress for The New York Times Magazine

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The Tiffany dome is seen at the Chicago Cultural Center. by Chicago Magazine Photographer John Gress
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 19, 2013: The Tiffany dome is seen at the Chicago Cultural Center. CREDIT: John Gress for The New York Times Magazine

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Chicago Magazine Photographer portrait Ruxbin Chef Edward Kim poses for a portrait in his Chicago dining room.
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 20, 2013: Ruxbin Chef Edward Kim poses for a portrait in his Chicago dining room. CREDIT: John Gress for The New York Times

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Grilled octopus appetizer with chickpeas, pickled green onions, black soybean, grapes and ginger-scallion vin ($12) is seen at Ruxbin by Chicago Magazine Photographer John Gress
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 20, 2013: Grilled octopus appetizer with chickpeas, pickled green onions, black soybean, grapes and ginger-scallion vin ($12) is seen at Ruxbin in Chicago. CREDIT: John Gress for The New York Times Magazine

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Chicago Magazine Photographer John Gress photo: Gallery patrons enter the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago.
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 19, 2013: Gallery patrons enter the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago. CREDIT: John Gress for The New York Times Magazine

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Gallery patrons walk throughout he entrance of the Art Institute of Chicago by Chicago Magazine Photographer John Gress
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 19, 2013: Gallery patrons walk throughout he entrance of the Art Institute of Chicago. CREDIT: John Gress for The New York Times Magazine

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Chicago Magazine Photographer John Gress photo of A woman reviewing Norman Rockwell's Freedom from Want at the Art Institute of Chicago. CREDIT: John Gress for The New York Times Magazine
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 19, 2013: A woman reviews Norman Rockwell’s Freedom from Want which is part of the Art and Appetite exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago. CREDIT: John Gress for The New York Times Magazine

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Chicago Magazine Photographer John Gress captures Nathan Soliday gives a tour of the Revolution Brewery
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 21, 2013: Nathan Soliday gives a tour of the Revolution Brewery in Chicago. CREDIT: John Gress for The New York Times Magazine

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]]> Big Island, Big Adventure https://johngress.com/big-island-big-adventure/ https://johngress.com/big-island-big-adventure/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:14:53 +0000 http://johngress.com/?p=10341 At the end of last month I took a few days to explore a part of the country I had never seen been. Although I had been to two Hawaiian islands before, this was my first trip to the Big Island, and it was bigger than I expected. Circumnavigating the volcanic isle took hours and the winding roads lead to long hikes like the one to a green sand beach and a midnight treacherous trek across a rocky expanse that led to an expansion on our 50th state.

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]]> Ariving at the Kona aiport and looking a alittle pail. Using the jet stairs was a fun experience for this airplane geek!
Arriving at the Kona airport and looking a a little pale. Using the jet stairs was a fun experience for this airplane geek!

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At the end of last month I took a few days to explore a part of the country I had never seen been. Although I had been to two Hawaiian islands before, this was my first trip to the Big Island, and it was bigger than I expected. Circumnavigating the volcanic isle took hours and the winding roads lead to long hikes like the one to a green sand beach and a midnight treacherous trek across a rocky expanse that led to an expansion on our 50th state.

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Lava from the Mount Kilauea volcano flows into the Pacific Ocean at night, March 1, 2013.

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I had no idea that seeing lava flowing into the ocean would require walking 6 miles over rough terrain. Even thought we looked like dorks thanks to these headlamps, we had to navigate in pitch black for over two hours by listening for the ocean, keeping it close to our left. A few times we got too close and almost fell off a cliff! Our walk back was a lot easier thanks to the moon rise.

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Lava from the Mount Kilauea volcano flows into the Pacific Ocean at night, March 1, 2013.
Lava from the Mount Kilauea volcano flows into the Pacific Ocean at night, March 1, 2013.
Lava from the Mount Kilauea volcano flows into the Pacific Ocean at night, March 1, 2013.
Lava from the Mount Kilauea volcano flows into the Pacific Ocean at night, March 1, 2013.
Papakolea Beach, located near Hawaii's Big Island's southern tip, is known for its unique olive green sand, is seen February 28, 2013.
Papakolea Beach, located near Hawaii’s Big Island’s southern tip, is known for its unique olive green sand, is seen February 28, 2013.
The sunsets in Waikoloa, Hawaii, March 2, 2013.
The sunsets in Waikoloa, Hawaii, March 2, 2013. I’m looking a little more tan but I still have my winter glow!
The sunsets in Waikoloa, Hawaii, March 2, 2013,
The sunsets in Waikoloa, Hawaii, March 2, 2013,

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I used to hate taking photos while on vacation, but as I have gotten older I have found it almost therapeutic to capture these moments, even if for no other reason than populating my computers wallpaper slideshow.

Whether it was exploring China’s Forbidden City, or fashioning a tripod out of wallets and phones in Seattle to take the photo above, I’m always moving through my adventures looking to add some icons to my photo album.

Apparently, I’m a giant! Either that or people in China are really short.
You can make a tripod out of anything.

I’m doing what I love, it’s something I’m drawn to and I can’t turn if off. Everywhere I go I see compositions and light, causing my mind to wonder off into the possibilities. My musical friends say the world is their symphony and every footstep a new beat. Their crescendos and my compositions stem from the same source: passion.

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