Cheap Wall Art | Printable Wall Art - Navy Pier and Chicago Skyline by Drone

This picture was taken a few years ago after finally getting my first “real” drone. I was flying for a long time on mini drones around the house but this was my first full sized drone and shortly after I took a few test flights I set out to take the photo I wanted for a long time. I got to Navy Pier at 5 am to make sure as few people as possible were around. There were 2 or 3 people that were out from the night before watching me as I took off from the end of the pier. I remember watching as thousands of seagulls were flying around the area. I was hoping that none of them would interfere and send my new equipment into the ice cold waters of Lake Michigan.

I got up in the air before the sun was fully on the horizon as I didn’t want to be rushing. Once I got in position I hovered for a few minutes to wait for the sun. As it came up I was so excited to see the shot just as I had envisioned it. And voila here it is.

Chicago Skyline and Navy Pier over Lake Michigan

Cheap Wall Art | Printable Wall Art - The Allerton Hotel Chicago

This hotel is located in the heart of downtown Chicago, offering direct access to Millennium Park and public transportation. The Allerton Hotel has a rooftop bar known for its city views that are perfect to take advantage of during sunset hours.

This hotel offers an ideal location within walking distance from major attractions such as Millenium Park and popular shopping areas including North Michigan Avenue which boasts upscale department stores like Neiman Marcus, Macy's , Nordstroms etc... Enjoy breathtaking sunsets on this high-level roof top bar while sipping cocktails or local microbrewery beers with friends at night .

Cheap Wall Art | Printable Wall Art - Sunrise Over the Shedd Aquarium

The first beams of morning sunshine pour across the Chicago skyline and onto Lake Michigan. The Shedd Aquarium's glass walls reflect its surroundings like a mirror, illuminating the waters with an almost magical glow.

Sunrise Over the Shedd Aquarium

Cheap Wall Art | Printable Wall Art - The Chicago Air and Water Show

The Chicago Air and Water Show features performances from military planes, the U.S Navy's Blue Angels team, Aeroshell Team of stunt pilots in wing-suits flying at speeds over 100 mph just a few feet apart to create an amazing visual effect that leaves audiences on their feet cheering for more! The show also has skydiving exhibitions like pyramids in which multiple parachutes open up with different colors creating geometric shapes such as stars and hearts while falling towards Lake Michigan. There is even a vintage plane exhibition featuring WWII aircrafts flown by veterans who fought for our freedom against Germany during World War II.

The Chicago Air and Water Show from the John Hancock Observatory

Cheap Wall Art | Printable Wall Art - Chicago Skyline from the John Hancock Observatory

The John Hancock Observatory is located on the 60th and 61st floors of 875 North Michigan Avenue. It's location provides visitors with a 360-degree view that includes parts of four states: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin & Lake Michigan. It offers one of the best views of the Chicago downtown and the shoreline.

Chicago From the John Hancock Observatory

Cheap Wall Art | Printable Wall Art - Chicago Cloudgate | The Bean

When I visited the Chicago Bean, it was very early in the morning. The sun had only just begun to rise and there was only one other photographer there.

The sunrise over Lake Michigan at Millennium Park's Cloud Gate is an experience like no other; watching as warm hues begin to creep across a dark sky before gently pulling apart into bands of pink light that reach out towards you from behind one of Chicago's most iconic landmarks - this will be something you'll never forget! If you can drag yourself out of bed early enough to witness it.

Chicago Cloudgate | The Bean at Sunrise

Cheap Wall Art | Printable Wall Art - The Chicago Playpen From a Drone

The Chicago playpen boat harbor is a great place for boating fans to hang out and enjoy the Chicago summer. The best part about this location is also its finest feature: the view! From here you can see all around Lake Michigan and admire many iconic city landmarks.

The Chicago Playpen from a Drone

Cheap Wall Art | Printable Wall Art - Trump Tower Chicago | Chicago Skyline

The Trump tower located at 401 North Wabash Avenue in downtown Chicago stands out among all other buildings surrounding it because its height towers over everyone else's around it. This shot is down the elevated train lines with Trump Tower at the end of the line.

Trump Tower Chicago - Down the train lines

Cheap Wall Art | Printable Wall Art - North Avenue Beach

A skyline of high-rise buildings and skyscrapers is visible on a picture taken from North Avenue Beach in Chicago, Illinois. The Lake Shore Drive runs through the center of the image with Navy Pier to its left. During the summer months this area is very populated with locals enjoying the amazing Chicago lakefront. I prefer to see the sunrise from this location.

Chicago Skyline from North Avenue

Cheap Wall Art | Printable Wall Art - Lake Michigan Lighthouse

The lighthouse at the end of Navy Pier is a famous landmark in Chicago. It was originally built to help boats navigate through rough weather and today continues to serve as an important navigation point for ships going into or out of port on Lake Michigan.

The iconic 150-foot structure that rests high above the waters near downtown Chicago has been guiding sailors safely home since it first opened more than 100 years ago, making its appearance on countless postcards.

Lake Michigan Lighthouse