Thursday, July 1, 2010

You Capture: Green

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The challenge this week for You Capture had three different options.  One of the choices was GREEN.  It should come as no surprise that I chose green!
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Last weekend my Dad, World's Cutest Brother, and I went to Chicago to visit Baby Sister.  After dinner on Sunday night we went to the Trump for drinks on their roof deck (called The Terrace at Trump).  Baby Sister and I love going to their bar, Rebar for drinks, but I had never been to the Terrace.  The views from the terrace are beautiful.  And there are beautiful planters with succulents.  Lots of beautiful green to photograph.
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I know there isn't green in these next few photos, but check out the view from the terrace.
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The Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower:
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And a few views of the Trump:
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Isn't it a beautiful building?  For some reason, I just love it.  And at 92 stories tall it is hard to miss from most spots in the city.
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Check out all the great You Capture Links over at I should be Folding Laundry.
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I am also participating today in New Friend Fridays with The Girl Creative and Trendy Treehouse.
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23 comments:

Rebekah said...

I think you captured 33 shades of green in these pictures! Trump's building are so intense. Love them.

diane @ a spot of whimsy said...

oh man, i LOVE that building too. and the landscaping around it adds something really nice to the riverfront. two thumbs up :)

Emily {Frilly Details} said...

Beautiful pictures! My sister lives just outside of Chicago. What a fun city to visit! Sounds like you guys had a great time.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend and a happy 4th!

Laura @ The Things I Said I'd Never Do said...

Great pictures! I grew up in Chicago so the last few make me homesick.

LindyLouMac said...

Hi Alissa, I have some of those very same succulents, so was delighted to see that you have them also!! Maybe I should use a photo of them in my Friday Foto to share with you today, off to have a hunt around. Those Chicago photos are amazing!

LindyLouMac said...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mctumble/4709069971/in/set-72157624078251669/
Found one for you Alissa!

angela said...

beautiful shots.

Dina @ 4 Lettre Words said...

All of these are so lovely! Glad you had a wonderful trip.

Happy 4th!!

Cranberry Morning said...

All great photos, but I especially like the first one of the hens and chicks. Beautiful!!!

Rene said...

Your images are always wonderful. Love those little hen and chickens.

Enjoy your weekend.

-Rene

Organic Girl said...

What beautiful pictures, Hens and Chicks are a favorite of mine! Have a great Weekend!!
Organic Girl

Alisa said...

loving the succulents! Beautiful!

Hope you have a happy 4th!

Alisa

Brittany@twocrazycupcakes said...

Beautiful photos! New follower from new friend friday!

Brittany@twocrazycupcakes said...

Loved your blog so much I gave you an award! Please come by and pick it up :)

Melissa said...

Oh man! Amazing shots! Love your little baby white flowers! :)

Heather said...

Cute blog, love these photos!!

Wendy said...

Great photo's! Looks like a fantastic day :)

Traci at ThreeDogsAtHome said...

HI Alissa. All your photos are beautiful but I love the one of the river with the buildings on both sides. Very dramatic and yet serene at the same time.

I am hoping you can tell me how you placed the links to your popular projects on your right side bar. I am looking to do something similar but I am not sure where to start.

Thanks so much
Traci

Jen said...

Chicago is so much fun!
I'd love to go back with the kids to all the neat museums and aquarium.
Your photos are great, of course! Happy 4th!

Hollie said...

WOW! these are ALL beautiful shots!

Cap Creations said...

Awesome shots there! And follower #405 here! Woohoo! I love green too!

Come say hi when you get a chance!

Katie said...

Alissa I LOVE these! Great shots :)

britni @ Antika Moda said...

Sounds like a fun time, beautiful photos!

 

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