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Amuse Me - Navy Pier in Chicago Poster
by Mark E Tisdale
$23.56
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Amuse Me - Navy Pier in Chicago poster by Mark E Tisdale. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Although I traveled to Chciago frequently for a period of time, it was always on business. Still, I had the chance on a trip or two to see the sights... more
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Although I traveled to Chciago frequently for a period of time, it was always on business. Still, I had the chance on a trip or two to see the sights so to speak. One of those that I'll never forget was walking along Navy Pier on a spring afternoon. It was spring by local standards at least. For my blood, it was still cool and blustery. That contrast in expectations between me and the locals is what makes travel fun. I enjoy trying to experience a place through local eyes but enjoy the detachment to see the landmarks of a city anew.
Navy Pier was simply fun, a great distraction to be sure. I'd love to revisit it on a summer day in the future, but I suspect this photo of the amusement rides will always be the image which comes to my mind when I think of Chicago. It reminded me of a hundred carnivals and fairs of my childhood. I loved seeing the swings in motion against the dusk sky and the Ferris wheel lights aglow.
Even though it was very much a Chicago landmark, I c...
About Mark E Tisdale
Life is full of happy surprises. After just over a decade working in the 9 to 5 cube world, I threw caution to the wind to follow my dreams of being a full time visual artist. That was five years ago! Is it easy? No, but something truly worthwhile is rarely simple. My body of work is wide ranging from photographic scenes of far away places, more near and dear locations, and more fanciful artwork. It's all crafted with a heartfelt love for finding the beauty in little captured moments. My artwork also hangs on walls near and far from private homes to businesses who have chosen to decorate with my art. Whether you've purchased one piece or a house full or you simply admire and share with your friends, your patronage of my art is...