Favorite Photos #1

I took this photo from our hotel room on the 46th floor. Belinda and I were completely exhausted from the hectic pace of the conference. We had walked the entire length of the Navy Pier to go to the cocktail party and took some amazing photos. We ordered pizza from Giordano’s and they delivered it to our hotel room. In the wee hours of the morning, both of us were trying to get the best nighttime shot from the windows of the hotel. You can actually see Belinda’s profile in the window to the right.

This photograph for me reminds me of when I was 19 years old, married and living in Springfield, Massachusetts in the old Smith and Wesson warehouse they had converted into apartments. I used to turn out all the lights in the apartment (it was a studio) and watch the traffic flow that headed right down the street towards my apartment before it turned right and away from my building. It was magical for me to live there, and I cried a little when my wasband got stationed in Groton, Connecticut. It worked out for me in ways I could not have imagined, because moving to Groton allowed me to meet The Hubby, and that was worth it.

I love seeing the city like this. I think it could be because I am petite and this vantage point is something I don’t get to see much of in my real life (yes, Kelly, I’m looking at you, you tall beautiful creature you!). It could also be because from this viewpoint even in a still shot you get the sense of motion; that the city is moving and you feel the life of the city and it will continue to be moving around you.

I love this photo.

I’m so glad I got to share this with Belinda. I’ll be your roomie at any convention; anytime. Just say the word and I’m there.