[photo courtesy of chicagohelicopterexperience.com]
Several weeks ago, I started to think about the photos I share with you of Chicago and how I see this amazing city. I was trying to think of an idea to show you the city from a different angle; you know, something that would give you an even greater understanding of what Chicago looks like to me!
I thought I’d take a unique perspective (literally!) and show you the phenomenal City of Chicago from the air! I’ll soon be taking a helicopter ride with a company called, “Chicago Helicopter Experience” to see the downtown area, including the John Hancock Building, Willis (Sears) Tower, and of course, Lake Michigan!
I’ll be writing a post with the best photos (and hopefully I’ll be able to stave off my excitement and actually take some)!
By the way, I’ve never been in a helicopter, but I’ve always wanted to give it a go; so, what better way to have that experience than to take to the skies over CHItown!
Please stay tuned for a flying high post about my Chicago sky adventures very soon!!
Have a good time! I’ve never been in a helicopter and am not sure I want to be in one 😉
Hi Trent! Thanks so much! Ah, then allow me to do it for you and share the pics!! *I totally understand it is not for everyone, that’s for sure*! Cher xo
Sounds like it will be an amazing experience!!!!
Hi Ritu! Thank you!! Yes, I am really excited about it! I hope I can get some good pictures to share! Cher xo
Look forward to hearing and seeing the outcome!!!
I think the weather is supposed to be nice here over the next few days so I’m hoping for some great pics! Thank you, Ritu! I hope you are having a lovely day my dear! Cher xo
It’s a relaxing one here for us so far!!! Hope you’re is good!
Same ‘across the pond’, Ritu! Thank you!! Cher xo
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Since we basically see the world from the perspective of a mouse it is most stunning to take a view from above. May it be Chicago or any other place of this world. I did a helicopter ride some years ago and flew over my own house. It was touching!! I am looking forward to seeing your pictures from one of the coolest cities!
What a great way to say it, Erika! I love the way you mentioned our ‘mouse’ perspective! It is so true! Oh did you? That must have been a wonderful view! Ah, thanks so much! It is such a cool city, isn’t it? I once stood on my couch to see the perspective of the room in a different way. Sounds silly, perhaps. But I wanted to see if I would notice things in a different way. This will be a high flying perspective indeed! Cher xo
Wow, that is an amazing idea, standing on the couch in order to get a different perspective on what we think we know so well. That’s really awesome and a great analogy for life situations. I am sure you are often taking different perspectives both intentionally and naturally!
Why thank you, Erika! Oh yes, and at the time I felt quite silly about doing it; and yet, I did it anyway just to see how it would ‘feel’. It made me laugh at first because I thought, wait a minute, this is the same living room with the same furniture. But now it looks entirely different to me. It taught me that we must always stand back from a situation and realize there are so many ways of looking at it that we do ourselves (and others, quite frankly) a disservice if we don’t use that ‘other angle’ approach. I think I do; I am sure you do that as well!! Cher xo
It is an awesome insight and it is fantastic that you made that connecting link. It is really cool! I really try to see things from as many angles as possible and also try to be as open as possible to other people’s views. What an inspiring post Cher 😃
Ah, bless! You are much too kind, my dear! Thank you so much! I really wanted to share Chicago from a different perspective which I think is a good metaphor for seeing our world with fresh eyes if that makes sense! I’m going to try and do that as well, Erika! Cher xo
Oh, that is right! A fantastic metaphor! It will make think for sure and is a great example! Lots of love and big hugs, Cher 💖
I love metaphors!! Right back at you, dear Erika! Thank you! Cher xo
So do I 😁 😘😘
Sounds like fun – I look forward to seeing your photos 🙂
Why thank you so much! I hope I get some great shots!! Cher xo
How exciting. That would be such a cool experience!!!!
Isn’t that cool? I can’t wait! Thank you, my dear! Cher xo
Sounds quite an adventure, enjoy this exciting perspective of aerial photography, Cher! 🙂 ❤
Why thank you, dear Iris! I am really looking forward to it and sharing the photos!! Cher xo
That should something to look forward to, Cher. Have fun! 🙂
Most definitely! Thank you, Iris! I will report back soon! Cher xo
wonderful story to share – enjoy your experience..
Ah, bless! Thank you so much! I’m really looking forward to it and to sharing!! Cher xo
Looking forward to your report! Have a great weekend!
Thank you so much, Cecilia! And to you as well! I’ll be reporting soon! Cher xo
Fabulous!!!! Way to go Cher.
Thanks, fellow Chicagoan! Can’t wait to share the pics!!! Cher xo
Oh wow, that is so cool! Must have been amazing!!!
Hi Rob! I haven’t went yet but will be very soon! I’ll make sure to post some shots, and I’ll try to get some good ones! *LOL* Thanks, Rob!* Cher xo
Oh you’ll get some good ones 100%!!! Gonna be nuts 😀
Well YOU are a photographer, Rob! I bet your pics would be amazing! I’m just a ‘wannabe’! *LOL* Ah, thanks! I am going to sure try!!
Can’t wait!!
I actually went for the ride this afternoon! I hope to have the post up on Monday or Tuesday! It was so cool! Thanks my dear! Cher xo
What a great way to tour! My parents got me a surprise helicopter ride for my 21 birthday which they thought would be super exciting for me. It wasn’t, we just serenely flew over non descript moor land and the pilot calmly ignored all of my eager requests for swerving fast and spinning etc. but it was still lovely being in the air though. I’m sure your ride will be much more interesting as you are flying over the city you love. Looking forward to seeing your photo’s 👧🏻
Ah, bless! I’m so sorry it didn’t turn out better, Chrissie. *LOL* Yes, I am sure you would have enjoyed it much more with some air ballet, as it were! I’m actually working on the post at this very moment! Well, it will be perhaps 2 or 3 posts, as I’ve got a number of good shots (I think?)! Thank you, my dear! Please stay tuned! Cher xo
I think it was my attitude that was probably wrong hahaa! Maybe you could get some of your faves printed on canvas for your home? I’ll let you get on with your post xx
Hahahaha!! Now there’s an idea! Thank you for that, Chrissie! Right, back to it for me! Cher xo
That will be exciting! Looking forward to reading your experience!
Hi Indah! How nice to see you! Why thank you so much! I am actually working on the post at this very moment! Cher xo