The Friday File: More Downtown Chicago Twilight Magic!

On Wednesday, I posted a photo from downtown Chicago. It was early in the morning, twilight, actually.

In case you missed it, here it is: Wordless Wednesday: Downtown Chicago – Twilight Magic!

So much reflected light cascades down onto the Chicago River that it looks like art.

I love that the skyline creates its own scenery. Can you spot the “wall of light,” which resembles fireworks but points downward?

What do you see? Are there any shapes or patterns that caught your eye?

Have a brilliant weekend, everyone! May you experience many enlightened moments!

 

  29 comments for “The Friday File: More Downtown Chicago Twilight Magic!”

  1. Don Ostertag's avatar
    March 14, 2025 at 11:10 am

    Beautiful and soon to turn green.

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 14, 2025 at 11:20 am

      Thank you, Don! Ah yes, and I shall be reporting back with some green photos of the Chicago River! Cher xoxoxo

  2. mitchteemley's avatar
    March 14, 2025 at 11:52 am

    Chicago is truly spectacular at night, Cher.

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 14, 2025 at 2:11 pm

      It really is, isn’t it, Mitch? Magical! Thank you so much! Cher xoxoxo

  3. Anjali Aulakh's avatar
    Anjali Aulakh
    March 14, 2025 at 11:57 am

    Beautiful. I love this city!! 😍

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 14, 2025 at 2:10 pm

      Thanks so much, Anjali!! It sure is, isn’t it? Cher xoxoxo

  4. thespiritkeeper's avatar
    March 14, 2025 at 12:56 pm

    Beautiful and the city light reflections look an urban oasis of stained glass. Hugs

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 14, 2025 at 12:59 pm

      Awh, thank you so much, my friend. I love that description. Hugs, Cher xoxoxo

  5. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar
    March 14, 2025 at 1:52 pm

    The reflections are beautiful. thank you Cher for posting… Water holds its own magic and its certainly captured the sparkles of those buildings ..
    Enjoy your weekend also xx

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 14, 2025 at 2:16 pm

      Hi dear Sue! Oh, thank you so much for your wonderful words! Lovely, Sue! And to you as well! Thank you! Cher xoxoxo

  6. utahan15's avatar
    March 14, 2025 at 1:58 pm

    the chicago river green monday. time to watch the fugitive again!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 14, 2025 at 2:15 pm

      Ah ha! LOL That’s your signal for the movie! Thank you so much, my haiku friend! Cher xoxoxo

      • utahan15's avatar
        March 14, 2025 at 5:52 pm

        desmundo ruiz! we re eating oranges and making ids! where are you desmundo>?

      • seaangel4444's avatar
        March 14, 2025 at 7:28 pm

        *biggest grin* xoxoxo

  7. JT Twissel's avatar
    March 14, 2025 at 4:25 pm

    For some reason I think of a cruise ship goes out to sea. A very tall cruise ship.

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 14, 2025 at 7:28 pm

      Do you, JT? That’s very cool! Thank you! Cher xoxoxo

  8. hitandrun1964's avatar
    March 14, 2025 at 7:06 pm

    Ah Cher…beautiful shot.❤️

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 14, 2025 at 7:29 pm

      Thank you so much, my fellow Chicagoan! Cher xoxoxo

      • hitandrun1964's avatar
        March 14, 2025 at 7:44 pm


        I hope it was okay that I reblogged it. Kind of late to ask now. Chicago is so beautiful and that night shot was so gorgeous. Great job and thank you.

      • seaangel4444's avatar
        March 14, 2025 at 7:46 pm

        Oh my goodness! Thank you so much! That makes me so happy! I appreciate it a lot! Cher xoxoxo

  9. hitandrun1964's avatar
    March 14, 2025 at 8:31 pm

    Oh, good. Thank you for that. 🙂

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 15, 2025 at 12:20 pm

      Thank you so much!! Cher xoxoxo

  10. Molly Transatlantic Notes's avatar
    March 15, 2025 at 6:41 am


    I love the lighting and colours in this, it makes me want to wander around downtown Chicago. I will have to plan a trip there with my husband as we can get the train! Fantastic photo!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 15, 2025 at 12:21 pm

      Why thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, it is an incredible city, and the downtown is very “wanderable!” *grin* That’s great that you can get the train! I think you will really love it! Cher xoxoxo

  11. Amy's avatar
    Amy
    March 15, 2025 at 8:21 am

    Wow… Magical indeed!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 15, 2025 at 12:21 pm

      Thanks so much, Amy! I appreciate it! Cher xoxoxo

  12. Rob Moses Photography's avatar
    March 17, 2025 at 12:35 pm

    I love this! Looks like such a wonderful city.

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 19, 2025 at 8:16 am

      Thanks so much, Rob! I think you’d love photographing this amazing city! I hope all is well with you! Cher xoxoxo

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