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The Story Behind That Picture: "Thank you, Chicago"

By: Thorsten Overgaard. October 17, 2020

Thank you, Chicago

Early October marked the start of a new series of photo workshops, slowly starting up, as well as a new tradition for coffee meetups and casual camera talks with larger groups.

Chicago. Leica M10-P with Leica 50mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4. © Thorsten von Overgaard.

It is never like you hear. That is the lesson I have learned from years of travel to more than fifty countries. The best example was in Perth, Australia, of which I had been told previously "It's awful" while equally from others "It's awesome." It was neither of these two descriptions. Although, going there made me understand why opinions and perceptions might differ. But for me, it was my experience, and I got my own photographs which reflect my point of view.

Paul Dominick and Thorsten Overgaard adjusting cameras. Photo by Julius Kwasek.

The Chicago Workshop

Going to Chicago was different than expected, and in the context of doing a workshop, the questions were whether people were ready for a workshop, and if the street life would be worth photographing. The answer was yes: The workshop was full, and we had a great time and got great photos of a city dressed in autumn colors.

For once, I'll let the photographs speak for themselves. Go to the Overgaard Workshop page for the ever-updated schedule of future workshops in the USA, Asia, Europe and more.

See you soon!

Chicago. Leica M10-P with Leica 50mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4. © Thorsten von Overgaard.

50-60 women doing yoga in the park by sunset. Leica M10-P with Leica 50mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4. © Thorsten von Overgaard.

Chicago. Leica M10-P with Leica 50mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4. © Thorsten von Overgaard.

Chicago by night

Not a fan of night photography, I found myself having fun in the streets and the restaurants in the Chicago nights.

Chicago. Leica M10-P with Leica 50mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4. © Thorsten von Overgaard.

Coffee meetups

I'll be trying to arrange early morning coffee meetups as the one I did in Chicago. It's a great way for enthusiasts to connect with other locals. It's free, and all are invited. Next one is in Silicon Valley.

Coffee meetup and cameratalk in Chicago. It's free and all are welcome. 2020 Thorsten Overgaard.

To be continued

I hope you enjoyed today's Story Behind That Picture. As always, feel free to email me with questions, ideas, sugegstions and comment. Go to the Overgaard Workshop page for the ever-updated schedule of future workshops in the USA, Asia, Europe and more.

Thorsten Overgaard in Chicago, photo by Julius Kwasek.

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