Rainy day in Chicago.

It’s probably a good thing the Olympic Committee didn’t come to Chicago today; sure we are out of the 2016 Olympics, but days like today do not showcase Chicago well. In fact, days like today are never seen on the “Welcome to Chicago” page!

But that’s okay. All this means is people who really love Chicago, and know how Chicago works, get around the messiness and pray they are fortunate to find a taxi or bus to get them to work.

If you have been to the Art Museum in Chicago perhaps you have seen the painting “Rainy Day in Paris.” It’s huge, is in one of the main galleries, and has a way of mesmerizing you when you look at it from a distance. It’s one where you can actually feel the raindrops dripping off your umbrella while you get wrapped up in the painting.

So why is today’s blog all about rain and bad weather? Because days like today actually are great photography days. You have reflections off the pavement, umbrellas of every color, and crowds. For some reason when you put it all together the magic happens.

The photo above was taken on a day like today. The difference is Mother Nature didn’t know whether to have snow or rain that day. She gave us both. But look at what you have in the photo---reflections, people under an umbrella, and a “feeling” that makes you glad you are not out in the weather but still willing to look as long as you can remain dry.

Unlike most days I am not going to walk to the office. It’s just too messy. But what I do have next to me is my camera. You can be sure before the day is done I will have pictures inside. If you have a camera with you look for crowds, umbrellas and sidewalk reflections. You just might be amazed.

Thanks for stopping by.