Mystic Muffin

52 Frames - Week 28 - In The Style Of...

I had a different photo in the style of a different photographer all picked out. However, while traveling on a photography trip with a couple of friends, we visited The Image Center at Toronto Metropolitan University where I was introduced to the work of Clara Gutsche. (https://theimagecentre.ca/exhibition/scotiabank-photography-award-clara-gutsche/)

I love her photography and was determined to create an image while in Toronto that pays homage to her style of photographing the urban fabric. I photographed this scene within a few hours of leaving the gallery.

Sony A7Cii @ f5.6 | 1/125 | 35mm | ISO 250

Samyang AF 35mm F1.8

Photographed 7/12/25

What's That Weird Guy Doing?

52 Frames - Week 27 - Frame Within A Frame

I saw them approaching out of one eye and had my camera right up against the glass with the other to catch reflections.  Their glance led to my title for this photo as we had no direct eye contact other than what the camera captured.

Sony A7Cii @ f5.6 | 1/500 | 36mm | ISO 100

Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

Photographed 7/3/25

More City Perspectives

The last few shots from June 19th & 20th photowalks in downtown Chicago with some photography friends visiting from out of town.

Three Scenes In One

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f5 | 1/400 | 50mm equiv | ISO 200

Contrast In Style

Sony A7IV @ f8 | 1/125 | 85mm equiv | ISO 125

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Urban Canyon

Sony A7IV @ f4.5 | 1/640 | 20mm | ISO 100

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Iconic "L"

While spending a couple of days earlier in June shooting photos with photography friends visiting Chicago from out of town, we did a photography tour with Teresa Peek - Tour Through a Lens (https://www.tourthroughalens.com). Teresa took us to this location where the "L" appears to turn in on itself.

As a local, I couldn't believe I'd never seen nor heard of this shot. Also, being a local, I could not pass up the opportunity to capture it myself.  See the BTS shots below where I'm hanging out of the parking structure with camera in one hand.

Iconic "L"

Sony A7IV @ f4 | 1/125 | 20mm | ISO 200

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Behind The Scene - Iconic "L"

Photographed by Vincent Harn

Behind The Scene - Iconic "L"

Photographed by Alex Tse

City Perspectives

A few more shots from June 19th & 20th photowalks in downtown Chicago with some photography friends visiting from out of town.

Winding Road

Sony A7IV @ f? | 1/3200 | 15mm | ISO 100

Voigtlander VM 15mm F4.5 (adapted)

Geometry Of Looking Up

Sony A7IV @ f8 | 1/125 | 20mm | ISO 125

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Places To Go

Sony A7IV @ f5.6 | 1/3200 | 70mm | ISO 12800

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Fashion Footwear

Sony A7IV @ f4.5 | 1/125 | 91mm equiv | ISO 400

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G