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  • Chicago in Winter

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    James and Zoe
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    You may have noticed that überlin has been a bit quiet of late. Sorry about that! The thing is, I spent most of January in Chicago being trained for a new job :). It was bastard freezing (-35C with wind chill!), so I spent most of the time cabbing from my hotel to the heated office to warm restaurants, eating as much as I could to insulate myself against the cold – at least that’s what I told myself. But when Zoë joined me for the last week of my trip, we managed to do some exploring. Our favourite views of city were from the shoreline of the colossal Lake Michigan (300 miles long, 100 miles across), around the campus of Loyola University and along Lake Shore Drive in Downtown. It’s been nice getting back to the relative warmth (!) of Berlin, but we’re excited to share with you these beautiful images of Chicago in winter. Enjoy.

    Blowing in the wind

    Reflection

    Frozen Chicago lake

    Frozen treek trunk in Chicago

    Flying bird in Chicago

    Tree veins against blue sky

    Frozen footpath in Chicago

    Chicago Tree Veins

    Chicago skyscrapers and frozen lake

    Chicago skyscrapers

    12 Responses to “Chicago in Winter”

    1. adrianisdead says:
      February 18, 2014 at 11:13 am

      epic shots

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    2. Federico says:
      February 18, 2014 at 10:48 am

      Spectacular shots! The second one could be the cover of your record….if you’ll ever release one.

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    3. Nancy says:
      February 17, 2014 at 12:41 pm

      These are utterly fantastic!

      At first, I thought there were waves in the third picture and then I noticed it was snow. A bit creepy…

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      • James Glazebrook says:
        February 17, 2014 at 1:13 pm

        Actually, they were frozen waves where the lake met the beach. We were walking all over them before we realised there was no actual land underneath!

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    4. Kate (@shoegirlinDE) says:
      February 17, 2014 at 9:26 am

      Really beautiful shots! I’ve only been to Chicago in the summer… and I think I’ll keep it that way. Yikes. Glad you made it back with all your fingers intact.

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    5. clin says:
      February 16, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      Wunderschöne Bilder! Gerne mehr davon!

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    6. Paul says:
      February 16, 2014 at 8:36 pm

      Great photos, the tree is awesome! I almost felt the freeze.

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  • überlin does Portugal: Beaches

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    Zoë Noble
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    Portugal has the most beautiful beaches we’ve ever seen. Drive or cycle further afield than the crowded, chatty seaside towns of Estoril or Cascais, and you have your pick of quiet bays of calm, crystal clear waters and windswept surfer’s paradises. Here’s a selection of our favourite sun/sea/sand snaps from our recent trip to Portugal.

    Praia do Guincho

    Portugal Praia do Guincho Beach

    Portugal Praia do Guincho Beach

    Portugal Praia do Guincho Beach

    Portugal Praia do Guincho Beach

     

    Portinho da Arrábida

    Portugal Porthino Beach

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    Aldeia do Meco

    Portugal Meco Beach

    Portugal Meco Beach

    Portugal Meco Beach

    Portugal Meco Beach

    Photos by Zoë Noble Photography.

    5 Responses to “überlin does Portugal: Beaches”

    1. Josie T J says:
      August 26, 2013 at 8:51 am

      Ah I was totally gonna tell you guys to go to Guincho, bloody beautiful!

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    2. Hélder says:
      August 23, 2013 at 1:49 pm

      I’m glad you enjoy it… feel free to comeback again :) Portugal is a world full of hidden treasures ;)

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    3. ebe says:
      August 22, 2013 at 12:58 pm

      Just epic. Love that the skies are a bit cloudy and complicated. Experiencing some serious travel envy….

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    4. Trisha says:
      August 22, 2013 at 12:29 pm

      Absolutely amazing photos Zoe!! Really wanna go now.

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  • Palais de Tokyo

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    Zoë Noble
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    One of the best things I saw on my recent trip to Paris was definitely the Cold Sun season at the Palais de Tokyo gallery. Featuring a huge array of works inspired by avant-garde poet Raymond Roussel, covering the 1950s to today and spread over 2,000 square metres. My favourite exhibition had to be the work of Julio Le Parc, whose studies of light and movement were simply breath taking. The piece de resistance (had to get some French in there!) was a huge red sphere suspended from the ceiling, casting the most beautiful reflections all over the walls and floor. Cold Sun ends today, but no matter who is exhibiting, the Palais de Tokyo is a Paris must-see.

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  • Leipzig

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    James Glazebrook
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    We try to get out of Berlin and experience the “real Germany”, and what happens? We both get sick. But we enjoyed an afternoon in Leipzig in Saxony before the stomach bug hit, in particular the beautiful pastel interior of St. Nicholas Church, an important centre of peaceful protest in the lead up the fall of the Berlin Wall. My parents had good things to say about the Bach Museum and Leipzig Zoo, and those in the know talk about the local creative scene as rivalling Berlin’s, so we might well pack up the Pepto-Bismol and make a return visit!

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  • Stockholm Shop Report: Acne

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    Zoë Noble
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    Our recent trip to Stockholm was a feast for the eyes, but it wasn’t just the scenery that was stunning, but also the flagship store of my current brand crush, Acne. For me, the fashion house embodies the Stockholm aesthetic of effortlessly cool minimalism, so it would have been a crime not to visit them in their hometown. The staff were super nice, super hot (damn you Swedes!) and even allowed me to take some photos to remember them by. In between my drooling and staring (at the collection, of course), I bagged myself two pairs of jeans and the most perfect leather jacket. Even better, because their prices are so much cheaper  in Sweden than in Germany or the UK, I was saving money! … At least that’s what I tell myself. Looking at their Spring Summer 2012 collection I think another trip to Stockholm might be in order as well, hooray!

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    Click here to read all about our trip to Copenhagen and Stockholm.

    4 Responses to “Stockholm Shop Report: Acne”

    1. kristina – mostly berlin & no penny for them says:
      February 27, 2012 at 8:06 am

      oh, lucky you!

      great shots. and aren’t those glasses just perfect…

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    2. Nancy says:
      February 24, 2012 at 3:02 pm

      Great shots, Zoe! I love the colours and especially the bokeh (I am always trying to get it, but, hm,well, still trying :) )

      And the Acne summer collection looks very promising! Awww….

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