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Chicago Snow Storm 2008

Below is a photo using my new 50mm canon lens.

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 This photo was taken on February 6th 2008 in Mundelein Illinois. As this has been the 6th snowiest winter in history, there was many photo opportunities abound this season.

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Things to notice in this photo….

  • The stark contract of the background and foreground – this lens is amazing at allowing the photography to control the viewers focus
  • The color distinction between the whites and blues and browns of the trees – amazing detail
  • In some of the photos tt looks like the tree is reaching out to grab the viewer

 Chicago Snow Storm 2008

Details of the lens:

  • Focal Length & Maximum Aperture - 50mm 1:1.4
  • Diagonal Angle of View - 46°
  • Closest Focusing Distance - 0.45m / 1.5 ft.
  • Filter Size - 58mm
  • Max. Diameter x Length, Weight - 2.9″ x 2.0″, 10.2 oz. / 73.8 x 50.5mm, 290g

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3 Responses to “Chicago Snow Storm 2008”


  1. 1 Nate House Mar 28th, 2008 at 12:36 pm

    This is why I live in Las Vegas- It looks cold!!! Your pictures are beautiful- Have a great day!

  2. 2 Dr. John Mar 29th, 2008 at 7:57 am

    Great pictures, but how come none of the hills piled next to driveways, or the people waving at the snow plow after it’s just gone by their freshly-cleaned driveway (and how come they’re only using one finger to wave?) I think those pictures would truly show the wonder of a Chicagoland winter.

  3. 3 admin Mar 29th, 2008 at 3:15 pm

    I actually have a photo of Sunday and me standing next to a pile of snow about shoulder length. Remember when Illinois ran out of room to store the snow (January 2008)? I have proof!

    Thanks to your comment Dr. Nikitow, I have updated my blog to include additional photos of that massive snow storm:
    http://littlewetdog.com/blog/chicago-snow-storm-hits-mundelein-illinois-part-2/