Guest hostess Sofia’s theme this week is “Looking Up/Down.” Let’s look up and down in two different cities, starting by looking up in Chicago (and no, it’s not a photo of the Bean this week, although I was seriously tempted because it’s so photogenic!)
A bit further in the walk near the art museum, look down. What a contrast to what you see when looking up! Chicago and its metropolitan area do a wonderful job of providing green spaces even in the heart of the city and there are a plethora of parks, especially in DuPage county where we lived. (Isn’t “plethora” a great word?”
In Philadelphia, we can calmly look up and down in the same photo…and see the same thing, just in reverse.
That’s it for today. For all of you in the U.S., happy Labor Day. I hope you have some wonderful plans. For the est of you, I hope the same. 🙂
This, that and the other thing 
Fun Pix!
Glad you liked them.
janet
Lovely daffodil and the look up at Chicago was so realistic I felt dizzy from the height. I hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing long holiday weekend, roo. Best, Babsje
One of the things I really enjoyed about downtown was seeing reflections on the skyscrapers. I didn’t go downtown much but every so often it was fun.
The Philadelphia reflection in your post was very good!
Thanks!
Great selections. Superb reflections, first and third. Well done.
Reflections are so much fun. I’m glad you liked them, John. I appreciate your regular L-A visits and comments.
janet
I love the different feel in all your photos, first one being my favourite. Thank you for sharing them, Janet.
My pleasure, Sofia.
Enjoyed this one Janet – especially the last which was very clever! Well done.
Thanks, Tina. I see you had an up and down as well. 😉. Hope you’re enjoying the extended weekend.
As my husband says Janet, every day is a weekend for us LOL.
I thought that might be the case. 😉
Good selections, Janet! Great reflections
Thanks, Sue.
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that closing photo was clever- two for one baby
Always good to get a BOGO bargain! 🙂
Wonderful, Janet! The last one has both the up and down in one go!
I was quite happy when I found that shot again and could do both at once. 🙂 Thanks, Teresa.
Those are lovely reflections, and cheerful flower! I am looking forward to a trip to Ill next month and I’m hoping to see and photograph the Bean myself. It will be the first time I’ve seen it. 😀
Oh, that’s great. The Bean is quite something. Will you be in Chicago the entire time?
No, we’re going to be attending a wedding then hitting some of the city highlights and some hiking ones outside the city as well.
Have a great time and take Covid care!!
We’ll be trying our best on that one! Thanks, you too! 🥰
Great shots, Janet. The first one is really artistic. Love the sweet daffodil. 😍
I like finding nature in the city even if I prefer. Song in nature most of the time. 😊. Green space in cities is so important.
Great selections, Janet! The last is my favorite!
Thanks, Amy. I’m fond of that one too and it’s in front of an excellent museum.
Now that I’m dizzy, let me say Thnak Uoy!
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I enjoyed your up/down city views, Janet. Your image of Chicago brings back wonderful memories of visiting our son when he lived there. Do you miss Illinois? I hope you have a great weekend!
I do miss Illinois which doesn’t mean I’m not enjoying Arizona. I loved my trip back to Illinois some months ago.
I love the reflective photo in the water. Pretty city. One we haven’t visited.
So much history there as well. I really enjoy it and I’m looking forward to getting back sometime soon.