The interesting thing about the elevated trains is that you get to see the building up close and personal. There are no cookie cutters when it comes to the architecture of these buildings. They are unique. They are new. They are old. They tell a story of a very old city with a lot of personality.

In downtown, the subway tracks are elevated so that you are up above city streets giving you a great view. In addition to taking you somewhere the city streets are full of adventure.

In 2022 my photography will tell a story, about me. Why do I take the photos I take? What inspires me? In the month of January I will share one of the things I love, riding the L. This train takes you all over the city and gives you a glimpse of what a beautiful city it is. I love the creativity that created this city.

There are buildings, rivers, you name it. It all comes together in these images that show you the city’s personality.

One of the things that make you appreciate gentleness are things that are harsh. There was a moment in last winter that was so rough we won’t forget it for a long time. It shut down parts of North Texas and crashed their electric grid. I remember it because I was there. The Ice was thick. The Air was cold. It was harsh.

It has definitely made me appreciate those winter days where the sun shines or there is a soft wind from the south. Sometimes hard things make us appreciate soft things.

Even in the dark there is a gentleness to winter. One of the things I love about snow is that it illuminates wherever it is. A little bit of light goes a long way.

We are having a snow drought this winter. But I am still hopeful. This image is from a previous winter, but it reminds me that snow is like a protective cover. It allows us to rest. Find your rest this month.