Denise Poloyac Photos

September 22

We went canvassing in the rain today in Benton Harbor, MI. It was raining too hard to take out my camera when we were out knocking doors. It was hard enough to manage my phone, umbrella, lit, and the new volunteers I was helping. I did get some photos before

September 21

I took this photo but skipped the ones that would have been more interesting a few blocks further on as I walked home. A car turned onto Ravenswood from Montrose and hit a bicyclist who was riding east. I didn't actually see it, but got there a minute

September 20

The photo above and the one below go together. As I was walking east on Lawrence, I saw someone working on the windows and wanted to get close to get his photo. But while he didn't look my way, this little boy, who I assume was his son,

September 19

The Thursday evening farmers market was happening in the parking lot – but they camped out to eat ice cream right on the sidewalk.

September 18

It was the hat that caught my eye. Given that we were only a few blocks from the Old Town School of Folk Music – there is actually a pretty good chance that the "leopard skin pill-box hat" that he was carrying was connected to Bob Dylan's

September 17

I didn't have much time and wasn't feeling very inspired today. But it is always great to go a photo of someone reading.

September 16

Indivisible Chicago held our Rally2Win today to celebrate and motivate activists to volunteer to canvass, write postcards and letters, and phone bank as we move closer to the election. There were photos of elected officials and entertainment – but my favorite photos were at the tables where our leaders and the

September 15

Indivisible Chicago had another postcard party at Dorothy's Downstairs and relaxed lesbian cocktail lounge. I do have photos for people writing postcards, but that is not why these two were at Dorothy's. They were there pretty much like this for the two plus hours we were

September 14

This weekend is the first Chicago Urban Birding Festival. There are guided field trips all day Saturday and Sunday. We wanted to go places we had not been before – so no Montrose Bird Sanctuary this weekend. We also registered late so our choices were a bit limited. Today we went

September 13

I always have a soft spot for the crossing guards in Chicago. They work for CPS, so the work is part time and seasonal, and they are members of SEIU. I am sure that people take the jobs for lots of different reasons, but like others that I have spoken

September 12

I went downtown today to go from work to an Indivisible Board meeting, to see Hannah Gadsby at the Chicago Theater, and then to the Dearborn for a late dinner. And I squeezed in a short walk and took this photo too!

September 11

I joined Mony and Myles from Equality Illinois for a vigil at Task Force for Red, a transgender woman who was shot and killed a short distance away in the Austin neighborhood. We recited the names of the many Black Trans women who have been killed on the West and

September 10

There are two photos today since they tell the story together. We were invited to join friends for dinner and to watch the debate between VP Kamala Harris and Trump. Liam came to watch too. The photo below was taken only a few minutes into the debate and we were

September 9

Just as I walked by I saw the little bike on the sidewalk and turned around and took this photo. Both his mom and I laughed as he was working hard to get the code entered.

September 8

We were on our way to the Piping Plover Monitor celebration and as we walked by this storefront these kids came running toward us. I didn't even have time to raise my camera – but I was still able to get this photo. They looked so happy.

September 7

So many good photos today, but I had to go with this photo of DJ Sandra Suave. She is a great DJ and has a special place with us since she was the DJ for our wedding. She and her wife also both work at CPS and are raising a

September 6

The concert season is almost over, but we made it to Pritzker Pavilion for the Selena tribute. It was a beautiful evening, the music was great, and we enjoyed it all with great friends. I took this photo (and others) of the family next to us. I watched her keep

September 5

I feel like I should have been able to get a better photo being downtown, but I was in a rush to get to the parking garage, get the car, pick up Mony, and meet friends for dinner. So I should be happy that I took this as I was

September 4

The CTA extended the Ashland bus route so that it now goes further north to the Ravenswood METRA station at Wilson. Of course, I know that because Liam has been waiting for it so he could take it. So today we did that and the "destination" was to

September 3

Even the shadow of the photographer made it into this photo. The days are getting shorter, but the sun and shadows are great.

September 2

With Labor Day weekend, swim season ends at the Lakefront, even thought these days we seem to sometimes have warm weather through September. It looked like all of the lifeguards stations were resting after a long summer.

September 1

Lots of photos to choose from today including a number from the Lake where there was a lot of wind and waves. This one was so different – that I had to pick it. By the time I came around to see if I could get a photo from in front

August 31

Several decent photos to choose from today, but I liked this one the best.

August 30

I am still learning my new camera (Canon R5 Mark II), but for walks in the neighborhood and street photos – my smaller R8 is delightful. I am so enjoying the small 28mm pancake lens.

August 29

The least I could do is make vegetable soup for Mony after she got sick from me. It tasted as good as it looked. And I can't take all of the credit. I did all of the chopping, but Mony came and put the finishing touches to the