The lights of the Loop in Chicago are reflected on the calm water of the South Chicago River. The structure of a metallic draw bridge is seen nearby on the left side. Part of Ping Tom Park is visible on the right as well. These are the days before Christmas and the downtown buildings appear with very colorful lights in the distance. The sky is gray and dark, overcast.

The colorful lights of the Loop in Chicago, on the days prior to Christmas, are reflected on the calm waters of the South Chicago River. December 2024.

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A very blue sight of Chicago, with a splash of red, from Ping Tom Park. The city's skyline appears under clear and relatively warm winter air, and is reflected on the river, which takes almost half of the image. The buildings seen are in the downtown area, with the Willis Tower on the left side of the photo. A boardwalk from the park is on the right side and is painted bright red. There is one man standing on the boardwalk, looking at the water. A metallic draw bridge appears farther away on the left.

A very blue sight of Chicago, with a splash of red, from Ping Tom Park. The city's skyline appears under clear and relatively warm winter air. December 2025.

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A stem of Pampas Grass (Miscanthus sinensis) grows despite the winter cold at Ping Tom Park in Chicago. It's a long and thin woody stem with minor branches and feathery grass like fine hair in a yellow-white color. There is a bright blue sky in the background.

A stem of Pampas Grass (Miscanthus sinensis) grows despite the winter cold at Ping Tom Park in Chicago. December 2025.

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"It was a bright and slightly stormy night..."
The Chicago skyline shines bright among light autumn rain. View from the south branch of the Chicago River and Ping Tom Park. December 2024.
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