Joe Karp
@jkarpphotos.bsky.social
Chicago Photographer: especially enjoy storms and extreme weather, northern lights, doggos, wildlife, sports, Pittsburgh things, mountains and adventures
Finally a few decent lightning strikes! Had been a quiet storm year for Chicago thus far.
Speaking of quiet, usually when you get a tower strike you hear some bigtime thunder, but for whatever reason a few of those were really oddly hushed (relatively, in my opinion)
Speaking of quiet, usually when you get a tower strike you hear some bigtime thunder, but for whatever reason a few of those were really oddly hushed (relatively, in my opinion)
July 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Finally a few decent lightning strikes! Had been a quiet storm year for Chicago thus far.
Speaking of quiet, usually when you get a tower strike you hear some bigtime thunder, but for whatever reason a few of those were really oddly hushed (relatively, in my opinion)
Speaking of quiet, usually when you get a tower strike you hear some bigtime thunder, but for whatever reason a few of those were really oddly hushed (relatively, in my opinion)
If you live somewhere with clear skies and no smoke (sorry chicago) now would be an ideal time to point a camera north (pics from a maine webcam)
substorm ongoing
substorm ongoing
June 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
If you live somewhere with clear skies and no smoke (sorry chicago) now would be an ideal time to point a camera north (pics from a maine webcam)
substorm ongoing
substorm ongoing
What a wild evening. Never experienced a dust storm in Chicago before. Happened to be in a good spot (in terms of photography at least) as it approached and passed through
May 17, 2025 at 4:28 AM
What a wild evening. Never experienced a dust storm in Chicago before. Happened to be in a good spot (in terms of photography at least) as it approached and passed through
Hail storm on approach earlier today in Chitown. Lakefront trail remained crowded, even during the storm 😂
March 30, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Hail storm on approach earlier today in Chitown. Lakefront trail remained crowded, even during the storm 😂
Chicagohenge -- Wrigley version
March 21, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Chicagohenge -- Wrigley version
Yesterday's storm views
March 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Yesterday's storm views
Hiked upon a random proposal the other day at Mills Lake at Rocky Mountain National Park
February 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Hiked upon a random proposal the other day at Mills Lake at Rocky Mountain National Park
The Loch - Rocky Mountain National Park. Insane wind, tough snow covered trail conditions, but absolutely worth it.
February 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The Loch - Rocky Mountain National Park. Insane wind, tough snow covered trail conditions, but absolutely worth it.
Sunrise snow walk followed by a power nap = happy (slightly spoiled) Pyr
February 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Sunrise snow walk followed by a power nap = happy (slightly spoiled) Pyr
Absolutely beautiful start to the day in Chicago. Super cold though -- throw water in the air and watch it turn to vapor cold.
February 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Absolutely beautiful start to the day in Chicago. Super cold though -- throw water in the air and watch it turn to vapor cold.
Few photos from this afternoon around the loop in Chi
February 13, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Few photos from this afternoon around the loop in Chi
Some pretty cool ice around Montrose yesterday. I am curious if it is still there. Like tiny pancakes smushed on top of eachother
February 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Some pretty cool ice around Montrose yesterday. I am curious if it is still there. Like tiny pancakes smushed on top of eachother
This morning in Chicago. Highly recommend going out for a sunrise if you are anxious. Walking around and taking in the colors really helps calm some nerves
February 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This morning in Chicago. Highly recommend going out for a sunrise if you are anxious. Walking around and taking in the colors really helps calm some nerves
The river was looking great tonight. Found a small patch of remaining shards of ice near Merch Mart too. Also shot a nice day to night, blue hour timelapse of all the lights coming on
February 1, 2025 at 5:07 AM
The river was looking great tonight. Found a small patch of remaining shards of ice near Merch Mart too. Also shot a nice day to night, blue hour timelapse of all the lights coming on
Finally caught the Chicago river ice breaker. Much quicker than I was anticipating. Fun to see. I love how everyone just stops what they are doing to watch it go by
January 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Finally caught the Chicago river ice breaker. Much quicker than I was anticipating. Fun to see. I love how everyone just stops what they are doing to watch it go by
Went out for a lakefront stroll tonight. Good for the mind, though still very very very cold. Did make for some good timelapsing though.
January 25, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Went out for a lakefront stroll tonight. Good for the mind, though still very very very cold. Did make for some good timelapsing though.
6 year throwback straight to the feels. That dog was the absolute best. 100 plus pound newfie mix as loyal as they come. He had a sense of when something was wrong and would stay by your side til things were better. Side note, looks like Chiberia weather happened around this time then too
January 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
6 year throwback straight to the feels. That dog was the absolute best. 100 plus pound newfie mix as loyal as they come. He had a sense of when something was wrong and would stay by your side til things were better. Side note, looks like Chiberia weather happened around this time then too
Morning selection. The way the ice makes the familiar feel new is the best.
January 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Morning selection. The way the ice makes the familiar feel new is the best.
The ice pancakes are beginning to make their way into the landscapes in Chicago.
January 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The ice pancakes are beginning to make their way into the landscapes in Chicago.
Morning walk with some Coyote friends.
December 30, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Morning walk with some Coyote friends.
Montrose Nights. Slight haze over the city, but a relatviely calm lake.
Few different comps, white balances, and focal lengths.* Shoutout to the man who advised walking a bit further to get the board of trade building in the shot (bright yellow/gold building)
Few different comps, white balances, and focal lengths.* Shoutout to the man who advised walking a bit further to get the board of trade building in the shot (bright yellow/gold building)
December 29, 2024 at 5:11 AM
Montrose Nights. Slight haze over the city, but a relatviely calm lake.
Few different comps, white balances, and focal lengths.* Shoutout to the man who advised walking a bit further to get the board of trade building in the shot (bright yellow/gold building)
Few different comps, white balances, and focal lengths.* Shoutout to the man who advised walking a bit further to get the board of trade building in the shot (bright yellow/gold building)
The scene is coming together. Should be a fun week of outdoor hockey. First the Winter Classic. Then the Frozen Confines event (Big Ten Hockey)
December 28, 2024 at 10:38 PM
The scene is coming together. Should be a fun week of outdoor hockey. First the Winter Classic. Then the Frozen Confines event (Big Ten Hockey)