A Day in Downtown Chicago, IL

On my way to Brazil – I was delayed in Chicago for a day and I was determined to make the most of it while I was there. From my hotel, I walked to the nearest train station and rode it all the way into Downtown Chicago. Once I got there, I came across the Downtown Chicago Tour Bus Co. – And for $40, they drove me all over the city, dropping me off at all the highlights, all the while telling me all I ever wanted to know about the city of Chicago.

And would you believe – I took all of these photos with a simple Canon Elph 320.

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I look forward to the day when I can go back there and take photos with my nice Canon 6D!! But, for my unexpected day in Chicago – and my first ever in Chicago – I hope you enjoy the photos I was able to get!

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The metro station.
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The financial district.
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A piece of art… a bunch of canoes attached at the end.
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A water feature… with digital screen!!
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The Sky Deck!
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Looking down 173 floors from the Sky Deck at the Sears Tower.
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Negative Exposure Comp with Flash so you can see me and the city. 🙂
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A view of the city from the 173rd floor of the Sears Tower.
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I’m secretly freaking out inside! A glass floor is a little unnerving.
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From the Ground up at the Sears Tower.
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Millennium Park
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The gardens at Millennium Park.

By Dustin Olsen

Mastermind behind DustinOlsen.com. When no one is telling me what to do or where to be, you'll find me outside (hopefully flying my drone) soaking up some sun.