During a summer visit to Chicago, I spent much of my time walking the streets near Lake Michigan with a camera in hand.y and the lakefront with a camera in hand. Those quiet walks often revealed small, unexpected moments worth pausing for.
Waiting for the Right Gesture
On the final evening of the trip, golden light poured down an east–west street, illuminating a red brick façade with a deep amber glow. The scene already had strong geometry and texture, but it needed one more element—a human presence to activate the frame.
I waited.
Several people passed through the light, but the composition never quite came together. Then a jogger entered from the edge of the frame, moving steadily through the warm light.
A Fleeting Alignment
I raised the camera and followed her stride for a few frames. In one of them, the rhythm of her movement, the long shadow, and the late afternoon light briefly aligned.
A small moment in the city—gone almost as quickly as it appeared.
Limited Edition
Issued in a total edition of 15, with 2 Artist Proofs.
The edition applies across all sizes. Signed and numbered by the artist.
