Today’s Photo Friday word – “Big” – left me a bit stumped at first, but as I scrolled through my photo archives I found what I realized would be the perfect response to the prompt!
This picture was taken last summer at Chicago’s Navy Pier while I was visiting the city for BlogHer ’13. I was particularly interested in seeing this Ferris wheel, as our book club had just a month or so earlier read The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson, part of which covered the construction of the original Ferris wheel for the World’s Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893.
The Ferris wheel in my photo is definitely big at 45.7 metres (150 feet) tall, but quite a bit smaller than the original, which rose to a height 80.4 metres (264 feet)… and nowhere near the height of the current tallest Ferris wheel, which stands at 167.6 metres (550 ft)!
Unfortunately I didn’t have time that day to ride the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier – but never fear! Chicago isn’t far, and I will be back.
Ferris wheel at Navy Pier, Chicago
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August 1, 2014
That’s a beautifully framed shot.
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August 1, 2014
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – July 17-31, 2014
Wonderful photography, Laurel.
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August 1, 2014
Thanks so much!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – July 17-31, 2014
Beautiful click ! I always enjoy the ferris ride
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August 1, 2014
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – July 17-31, 2014
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August 1, 2014
Thanks for sharing Laurel!! Great pics
Shared for you!
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August 1, 2014
Thanks, Joan!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – July 17-31, 2014
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August 1, 2014
lovely shot!! Would love a ride there!
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August 1, 2014
Thank you – me too!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – July 17-31, 2014
I am not a big fan of ferris wheels. Probably has something to do with the fact that I was on one with my mother and brother when I was a child and we were stuck at the top for half an hour while they worked on a “problem”. Came to find out that “problem” was a fire in the works.!
They are very impressive structures, though.
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August 2, 2014
Oh, I can see how you wouldn’t be a fan after an experience like that… yikes! Glad you stayed safe, though.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – July 17-31, 2014
That is perfect!! My niece lived in Chicago, had her wedding reception at Navy Pier and sent me the “Devil” book, which was a great read! So lots of good memories near that big Ferris wheel
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August 2, 2014
Love it, Sammy!
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August 1, 2014
Thank you for sharing this picture and the story behind it:-)
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August 2, 2014
You’re most welcome – glad you stopped by!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – July 17-31, 2014
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August 1, 2014
Lovely take on the prompt! I have a fear of such heights, though, so I doubt I would ride that wheel anyway
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August 2, 2014
Thank you! I think we all have our fears – for me, it’s enclosed spaces.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – July 17-31, 2014
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August 1, 2014
I looked at the picture, read the date that the ride was erected (quiet down, junior high school mentality!), and thought, “I’d be afraid it would be like that Simpsons episode, where the wheel breaks away and rolls down the street!”
It’s pretty to look at, though.
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August 2, 2014
LOL, love it!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – July 17-31, 2014
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August 2, 2014
Ferris wheels are definitely big. I was always too scared to ride them.
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August 2, 2014
The view from the top is wonderful, though!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – July 17-31, 2014
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August 2, 2014
That’s a fab shot!! I wish I could take the ride on this Ferris wheel. I want to experience the adrenaline rush
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August 2, 2014
Thank you! I’m hoping to ride this one next time I’m in Chicago.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – July 17-31, 2014
I love rides, can’t have enough of them
loved your picture of the Ferris Wheel.
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August 2, 2014
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – July 17-31, 2014
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August 3, 2014
I love the shapes of the cars in the ferris wheel. Makes it seem like an even grander adventure although it sounds wonderful from the way your words describe it. I’m glad to be here from NaBloPoMo & I look forward to more!
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August 8, 2014
Glad you stopped by, Julie!
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Oh my word how fantastic .x
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August 8, 2014
Thanks, Hannah!
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