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Tall Ship Windy
Tallship Windy returns to Navy Pier after an afternoon sail on Lake Michigan. Chicago, IL
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Tall Ship Windy
Tallship Windy returns to Navy Pier after an afternoon sail on Lake Michigan. Chicago, IL
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A warm summer afternoon on the Lake Michigan. Chicago, IL
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Chicago Harbor Light at Dusk
The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse acquires an orange tint during an early fall sunset. Chicago, IL
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Summer Sailing
A sailboat passes near the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse on a warm summer afternoon. Chicago, IL
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Harbor Reflection
The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse reflects on the frozen surface of Lake Michigan. Chicago, IL
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Frozen Harbor
The approaching sunset brings warm light to a cold day on the lakefront. Chicago, IL
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Red Afterglow
As the light fades and the renmants of color disappear from the sky, the red light of the Chicago Harbor Light goes to work. Chicago, IL
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Chicago Harbor Light at Dusk
The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse acquires an orange tint during an early fall sunset. Chicago, IL
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Chicago Lighthouse Morning
An orange sunrise sky serves as the backdrop for the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse. Chicago, IL
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Tall Ships Parade
The tall ships visiting Chicago, including the 1962 replica of the HMS Bounty, parade the lakefront near Navy Pier and the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse. At least 18 tall ships, many arriving from foreign countries, visited the Windy City during the 2010 Tall Ships Festival. Chicago, IL
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The Harbor Sentinel
The Chicago harbor southeast guidewall light watches over Lake Michigan during a cloudy sunset. Chicago, IL
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Breakwater Light in Fog
The Chicago guidewall light lights the way to the entrance of the Chicago River. Chicago, IL
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Back to Port
As the sun sets, a sailboat passes near Navy Pier on its way to the Chicago Harbor. Chicago, IL
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Super Moon Rising
Almost 30 minutes after the official moonrise, the moon slowly appears over the Lake Michigan haze that kept it hidden. Chicago, IL
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Windy and Moon
Tall Ship Windy sails out of Navy Pier at sunset. One of its masts touches the super moon on the way out to the Lake. Chicago, IL
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Sunrise Sky
Waves break against the remains of an old pier in Lighthouse Beach. Evanston, IL
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Lighthouse Beach Morning
Storm clouds light up as the sun slides behind the clouds. Evanston, IL
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Old Pier Early Dawn
A quiet moment before sunrise at an Evanston beach. Warm light starts painting the sky as getle waves roll to the lakeshore. Evanston, IL
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Agitated
High winds agitate the waters of the Kewaunee River as it flows into Lake Michigan. Manitowoc, WI
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Agitated
High winds agitate the waters of the Kewaunee River as it flows into Lake Michigan. Manitowoc, WI
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Two Rivers, WI
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Grosse Point and Snow Dune
Grosse Point Lighttower rises above the snow covered dune that faces Lake Michigan. Evanston, IL
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Red Witch
The Red Witch returns to port on a warm summer evening. Kenosha, WI
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Old Port Washington Light
Sitting on top of a bluff, the old Port Washington Lighthouse has been watching over the harbor since 1860. Port Washington, WI
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Wind Point Lighthouse Summer
Wind Point Lighthouse on a warm and bright summer day. Racine, WI
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Wind Point Lighthouse Summer
Wind Point Lighthouse on a warm and bright summer day. Racine, WI
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View from the top of the Wind Point Lighthouse tower. Racine, WI
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Tower Window
While climbing the Wind Point tower one encounters windows such as this one to catch your breadth. Racine, WI
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Wind Point Lighthouse Summer
Wind Point Lighthouse on a warm and bright summer day. Racine, WI
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Southport Light Sunset
Last rays of light shine on the Southport Lighthouse. Kenosha, WI
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The weathered wooden structure of the Grand Island East Channel Light has stood against the elements since 1868. Grand Island, MI
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Under the Big Sky
Clouds move over the Racine Breakwater light. Racine, WI
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Under the Big Sky
Clouds move over the Racine Breakwater light. Racine, WI
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