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Craig Shimala

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Chicago freelance creative. Timelapse. Part time News Helicopter Camera Operator.

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Wildfire smoke made its way into Chicago overnight. Here's a quick snippet from this morning. I have another timelapse that I started last night that's been running for 12 hours so far.

Wildfire smoke made its way into Chicago overnight. Here's a quick snippet from this morning. I have another timelapse that I started last night that's been running for 12 hours so far.

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Morning commute on the Duck Line in Chicago.

Morning commute on the Duck Line in Chicago.

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That was intense, Chicago. Here's the storm arriving with gusto! #ilwx

That was intense, Chicago. Here's the storm arriving with gusto! #ilwx

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Chicago’s Summer fireworks return to Navy Pier tonight at 10pm! This is a view of them from Skydeck Chicago

Chicago’s Summer fireworks return to Navy Pier tonight at 10pm! This is a view of them from Skydeck Chicago

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Wednesday afternoon's storm taking over Chicago with wind gusts up to 80 mph in some areas. #ilwx

Wednesday afternoon's storm taking over Chicago with wind gusts up to 80 mph in some areas. #ilwx

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Mother Nature showing up on the 3rd in Chicago with the fireworks! #ilwx

Mother Nature showing up on the 3rd in Chicago with the fireworks! #ilwx

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Father’s Day sunrise from Chicago.

Father’s Day sunrise from Chicago.

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Do any Chicago meteorologist's have data on the wind this year? It sure has seemed way windier than I can ever remember, especially over the past month.

Do any Chicago meteorologist's have data on the wind this year? It sure has seemed way windier than I can ever remember, especially over the past month.

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That line of storms that just passed through Chicago was intense. Had to rescue my camera after shooting this. Left a GoPro out and had a phone running out the window which should make for interesting Timelapses. #ilwx

That line of storms that just passed through Chicago was intense. Had to rescue my camera after shooting this. Left a GoPro out and had a phone running out the window which should make for interesting Timelapses. #ilwx

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Last night's red waxing crescent moon henge hanging out above Lake Street & the CTA elevated line in downtown Chicago.

Last night's red waxing crescent moon henge hanging out above Lake Street & the CTA elevated line in downtown Chicago.

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Clouds forming off the Sears Tower. A pink-splashed rainbow. Lightning. Then darkness. All in minutes over Chicago tonight.

Clouds forming off the Sears Tower. A pink-splashed rainbow. Lightning. Then darkness. All in minutes over Chicago tonight.

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Front row to Chicago's lightning show on Tuesday night. #ilwx

Front row to Chicago's lightning show on Tuesday night. #ilwx

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Was out along the Chicago lakefront last night and we spotted some ice flowing in. I setup this timelapse asap and here are the results.

Was out along the Chicago lakefront last night and we spotted some ice flowing in. I setup this timelapse asap and here are the results.

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The sunrise this morning in Chicago was bonkers! The shallow opening between the clouds and the horizon, plus the fog, created some amazing color and sun beams. I was running around trying to get as many cameras going as I could. This is a timelapse from one phone #ilwx

The sunrise this morning in Chicago was bonkers! The shallow opening between the clouds and the horizon, plus the fog, created some amazing color and sun beams. I was running around trying to get as many cameras going as I could. This is a timelapse from one phone #ilwx

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Morning light over Chicago, straight from my patio to your screen.

Morning light over Chicago, straight from my patio to your screen.

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I was already up, but 7am on a Saturday Metra?

I was already up, but 7am on a Saturday Metra?

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After a soggy Tuesday filled with Lake Effect rain on and off all day long, the sun shines through on the Chicago skyline for a breathtaking sunset.

After a soggy Tuesday filled with Lake Effect rain on and off all day long, the sun shines through on the Chicago skyline for a breathtaking sunset.

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Some seriously dense fog in Chicago at 12:48am

Some seriously dense fog in Chicago at 12:48am

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The Lake giveth, and the Lake taketh away. Today's winds out of the Southeast sending all this ice out of Chicago. The recording time of this timelapse was only 5 minutes long, so it's moving at a brisk pace. #ilwx #Weather

The Lake giveth, and the Lake taketh away. Today's winds out of the Southeast sending all this ice out of Chicago. The recording time of this timelapse was only 5 minutes long, so it's moving at a brisk pace. #ilwx #Weather

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Chicago coyotes along the Metra tracks erupt in yips and howls as a nearby ambulance siren echoes through the night.

Chicago coyotes along the Metra tracks erupt in yips and howls as a nearby ambulance siren echoes through the night.

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One week from now Chicago will be going green for St. Patrick's Day.

One week from now Chicago will be going green for St. Patrick's Day.

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Monday's Monsoon arriving in Chicago. I heard Midway recorded wind at 79mph #ilwx

Monday's Monsoon arriving in Chicago. I heard Midway recorded wind at 79mph #ilwx

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Timelapse of the July 3rd lightning heavy storm taking over Chicago. #ilwx

Timelapse of the July 3rd lightning heavy storm taking over Chicago. #ilwx

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Saturday night’s view of the Chicago skyline from 32 miles across Lake Michigan at the Indiana Dunes State Park. Look at that looming mirage action!

Saturday night’s view of the Chicago skyline from 32 miles across Lake Michigan at the Indiana Dunes State Park. Look at that looming mirage action!

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Be careful Chicago, it’s a little icy out there today! #ilwx

Be careful Chicago, it’s a little icy out there today! #ilwx

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A coyote eyeing up some off leash dogs running around the Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area in Chicago on Wednesday. A friendly reminder that dogs are not allowed in this area.

A coyote eyeing up some off leash dogs running around the Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area in Chicago on Wednesday. A friendly reminder that dogs are not allowed in this area.

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With 10 boats expected to make their way off Lake Michigan and back to the shipyards for the winter, today will be a good one to get out and watch a few bridges lift. Starting at Lake Shore Drive at 9am and moving West till the final and 29th bridge at Ashland.

With 10 boats expected to make their way off Lake Michigan and back to the shipyards for the winter, today will be a good one to get out and watch a few bridges lift. Starting at Lake Shore Drive at 9am and moving West till the final and 29th bridge at Ashland.

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All the 4th of July fireworks from residents personal displays living between the Chicago skyline and Oak Park, an 8.5 mile stretch.

All the 4th of July fireworks from residents personal displays living between the Chicago skyline and Oak Park, an 8.5 mile stretch.

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This could be an Apple TV screen saver. Flying over a green Chicago River.

This could be an Apple TV screen saver. Flying over a green Chicago River.

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Sounds of Chicago summer... the dirt bike / scooter crew have taken over the vacant massive distribution center at Division & Elston.

Sounds of Chicago summer... the dirt bike / scooter crew have taken over the vacant massive distribution center at Division & Elston.

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Timelapse of this morning's fog flowing into downtown Chicago at sunrise!

Timelapse of this morning's fog flowing into downtown Chicago at sunrise!

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May Day in motion. Timelapse of today's International Workers’ Day March in Chicago passing through Washington & Wells. #mayday #InternationalWorkersDay

May Day in motion. Timelapse of today's International Workers’ Day March in Chicago passing through Washington & Wells. #mayday #InternationalWorkersDay

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Take 36 seconds out of your day and enjoy these passing lake effect clouds flowing behind the Chicago skyline over Lake Michigan.

Take 36 seconds out of your day and enjoy these passing lake effect clouds flowing behind the Chicago skyline over Lake Michigan.

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The West Side of Chicago's neighborhood fireworks as seen from my 5th story rooftop with a 600mm zoom.

The West Side of Chicago's neighborhood fireworks as seen from my 5th story rooftop with a 600mm zoom.

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"Hands Off!" 50501 protests against Trump today in Chicago!

"Hands Off!" 50501 protests against Trump today in Chicago!

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Great Lakes surfers navigate icy slush and mini icebergs on Lake Michigan as the Chicago skyline off in the distance bears silent witness. 🏄‍♂️❄️

Great Lakes surfers navigate icy slush and mini icebergs on Lake Michigan as the Chicago skyline off in the distance bears silent witness. 🏄‍♂️❄️

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Taking in NASCAR Chicago Street Race The Loop 110 from 56 floors up.

Taking in NASCAR Chicago Street Race The Loop 110 from 56 floors up.

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The Christopher Wheatley Chicago Fire Department fireboat breaking up the ice on a frozen Chicago River on Thursday morning.

The Christopher Wheatley Chicago Fire Department fireboat breaking up the ice on a frozen Chicago River on Thursday morning.

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Interstellar in Chicago. I collected some ice from the lakeshore and then used a Bluetooth light behind each piece and edited it all together. Enjoy!

Interstellar in Chicago. I collected some ice from the lakeshore and then used a Bluetooth light behind each piece and edited it all together. Enjoy!

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