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

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Morning commute on the Duck Line in Chicago.

Morning commute on the Duck Line in Chicago.

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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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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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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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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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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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The sun was shining on Michigan Ave, then I popped up to 360 CHICAGO and a stray shower passed through and delivered this rainbow at 4:45pm! #ilwx

The sun was shining on Michigan Ave, then I popped up to 360 CHICAGO and a stray shower passed through and delivered this rainbow at 4:45pm! #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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I was already up, but 7am on a Saturday Metra?

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

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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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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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Lightning takes over the Chicago skyline on Monday night with a Metra train inbound! #ilwx #GoPro

Lightning takes over the Chicago skyline on Monday night with a Metra train inbound! #ilwx #GoPro

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Timelapse of Tuesday's pastel sunset in Chicago. #ilwx

Timelapse of Tuesday's pastel sunset in Chicago. #ilwx

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Dawn along the Metra tracks in Chicago on Tuesday. The original timelapse was recorded over 40 minutes. I then cut and masked in all the trains passing back to back. They don't actually run this often.

Dawn along the Metra tracks in Chicago on Tuesday. The original timelapse was recorded over 40 minutes. I then cut and masked in all the trains passing back to back. They don't actually run this often.

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The Chicago Parks District went full scorched earth on their prescribed burn of Northerly Island.

The Chicago Parks District went full scorched earth on their prescribed burn of Northerly Island.

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

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Chicago coyotes along the Metra tracks erupt in yips and howls as a nearby ambulance siren echoes through the night.
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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.
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One week from now Chicago will be going green for St. Patrick's Day.

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316,052 views • 3 months ago

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

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

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227,526 views • 1 year ago

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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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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67,201 views • 4 months ago

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

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47,973 views • 2 months ago

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

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53,546 views • 3 months ago

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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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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206,441 views • 1 year ago

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

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120,486 views • 11 months ago

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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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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212,642 views • 1 year ago

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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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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42,206 views • 3 months ago

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

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99,291 views • 11 months ago

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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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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158,927 views • 1 year ago

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

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103,835 views • 1 year ago

Somewhere in all those branches: two future icons of the sky. 🦅🦅An incredible Mother's Day sighting of two Eaglets in their nest on Chicago's far South Side.
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Somewhere in all those branches: two future icons of the sky. 🦅🦅An incredible Mother's Day sighting of two Eaglets in their nest on Chicago's far South Side.

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11,029 views • 26 days ago

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

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81,254 views • 11 months ago

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

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104,712 views • 1 year ago

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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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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101,019 views • 1 year ago

Put my camera out on my patio for the full moon and captured a Chicago PD helicopter and airplane passing in front of it at the same time! #strawberrymoon #fullmoon #sonyalpha
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Put my camera out on my patio for the full moon and captured a Chicago PD helicopter and airplane passing in front of it at the same time! #strawberrymoon #fullmoon #sonyalpha

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68,647 views • 1 year ago