While attending a D-65 Lightroom workshop in Chicago, I made a point to explore the city on foot—no car, just a camera and curiosity. Walking to and from the sessions near Lake Michigan became a quiet routine filled with unexpected visuals. I was looking for more Chciago street photography opportinities to stimulate me and hopefully be adderd to my catalog.
A Serendipitous Summer Evening
On the final evening of the workshop, I wandered through sunlit side streets. As the golden hour arrived, I found myself on an east-west street where the setting sun poured between the buildings, igniting the red brick in front of me with a rich, amber glow. I stood across from it and waited, knowing this scene needed one more element—a human presence.
The Perfect Frame
Several people passed going the “wrong” direction, away from the light. Then came the jogger—steady, effortless, perfectly timed. I raised the camera, followed her pace, and captured five frames. Frame three had the magic. Her posture, the rhythm of her stride, the fall of the light—it all clicked.
A fleeting moment, preserved.
Available in a Limited Edition of 25 prints, with 2 Artist Proofs.
