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 - South Haven Michigan Shoreline

If you love the shoreline and relaxed atmosphere, Michigan is a great choice for your next beach vacation. Along with another coastal city Grand Haven, South Haven has miles of beautiful beaches to explore as well as luxurious resorts if that's more up your alley.

If you're looking for an area where there are plenty of different things going on without feeling too touristy then this might be exactly what you've been searching for because not only do they have pristine white sand shores but plenty of other things to do to keep you busy.

Lake Michigan from South Haven Beach Michigan

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 - 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