Photography is a powerful medium for storytelling. I have always been captivated by the stories street photographers capture in that single decisive moment they release the shutter. Candid emotions and expressions are captured to tell a story, framed by the environment, mood, light and shadows in which they are photographed. But how can I tell …
For those who enjoy photographing flowers during the cold Chicago winter, The Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden has an amazing display of eye candy to excite your senses. The greenhouses are warm and toasty and when you step into this tropical paradise, it promises to make you quickly forget it’s winter outside. The …
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Our own Anne Belmont is the featured photographer at the Chicago Botanic Garden Orchid show. Her stunning, and huge, orchid prints are displayed in the Regenstein Hall outside of the show. You can also see them on the banners on the way into the Garden and into the visitor center. If you’ve missed her on …
Article by Anne Belmont. Photos by Anne Belmont and Tony Reynes. Featured photo by Tony Reynes. The holidays provide some fun opportunities for photography at the Chicago Botanic Garden. If you are a kid at heart or have children, don’t miss Wonderland Express, which runs from now until January 4th. The exhibit is open daily from …
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Photographs and article by Anne Belmont For those who enjoy photographing flowers and plant life, our long Chicago winters can make it challenging to find subject matter to photograph. Many of us enjoy photographing the winter landscapes, but if this winter is destined to be anything like last winter, it will be tough to be …
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Article and images by Anne Belmont. Some of my favorite flowers to photograph in the summer at Chicago Botanic Garden are the water lilies and lotus flowers. Photographing these aquatic jewels always brings to mind Monet’s impressionistic masterpieces of water lilies. CBG is home to many different varieties and colors of aquatic blooms. The displays …
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Article and images by Anne Belmont The Butterflies and Blooms exhibit is up and running for the summer at the Chicago Botanic Garden. This is the third year for the exhibit at CBG and it continues to be very popular and a summer favorite at the Garden. If you enjoy photographing butterflies in a garden …
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I am always excited when Anne Belmont has a new article for us. It means there is something new to shoot at the Chicago Botanic Garden! Join Anne and me May 10th for a free photowalk at the Garden. We will meet at 7am at the Crescent Garden. Get details here. After one of …
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Article by Anne Belmont Fall is the perfect time to get out of the city and head for the suburbs to enjoy some color at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The colors have not peaked yet but don’t wait too long because once they do they won’t last long and a big storm can bring …
The Butterflies and Blooms exhibit at the Chicago Botanic Garden is open and is a must-see for anyone who enjoys observing and photographing butterflies. This is the second year for the exhibit at the Garden. It was a great success last summer and promises to be even better this year with a greater variety of …
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