Capturing The Natural Beauty Of The Chicago Area In Photos

Capturing The Natural Beauty Of The Chicago Area In Photos

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Photographer Mike MacDonald’s work has been published in books and major magazines. But his obsession is with the natural beauty found in the prairies, woods, and other wild places around Chicago.

Morning Shift spoke with MacDonald about his new book, how he captures his incredible images, and his top picks for viewing the sweeping Chicagoland vistas he believes can change your life.