Photographer Alina Tsvor took this <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1120451">aerial photograph</a> of Chicago during a helicopter tour to try to capture the city in a new way. Click through to see other images of Chicago in all its glory.
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Photographer Alina Tsvor took this aerial photograph of Chicago during a helicopter tour to try to capture the city in a new way. Click through to see other images of Chicago in all its glory.
Courtesy Alina Tsvor
The twin corncob-shaped towers of Marina City are a familiar site to many Chicagoans. "I love the city for its architecture, the unique neighborhoods, and the food," says photographer Tsvor.
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The twin corncob-shaped towers of Marina City are a familiar site to many Chicagoans. "I love the city for its architecture, the unique neighborhoods, and the food," says photographer Tsvor.
Courtesy Alina Tsvor
Matt Kochar simply <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1118280">looked up</a> to capture this popular pavilion at Lincoln Park Zoo. "Chicago's parks are the settings for (a) world-class collection of sculptures, and the people of Chicago are lucky enough to have them in their backyard."
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Matt Kochar simply looked up to capture this popular pavilion at Lincoln Park Zoo. "Chicago's parks are the settings for (a) world-class collection of sculptures, and the people of Chicago are lucky enough to have them in their backyard."
Courtesy Matt Kocha
David Nevolo caught this <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1121641">aerial view</a> from a commercial airliner on New Year's Eve 2013. The flight path into O'Hare goes right over downtown.
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David Nevolo caught this aerial view from a commercial airliner on New Year's Eve 2013. The flight path into O'Hare goes right over downtown.
Courtesy David Nevolo
The <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cityofchicago.org%2Fcity%2Fen%2Fdepts%2Fdca%2Fsupp_info%2Fchicago_culturalcenter-generalinformation.html" target="_blank" target="_blank">Chicago Cultural Center</a> is home to the world's largest stained glass Tiffany dome; there are 30,000 pieces of glass covering the dome's 38-foot diameter.
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The Chicago Cultural Center is home to the world's largest stained glass Tiffany dome; there are 30,000 pieces of glass covering the dome's 38-foot diameter.
Courtesy David Nevolo
When Craig Shimala thinks of Chicago, the first image that pops into his head is the famed Chicago Theater. When the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1121639">marquee is lit</a> at night, "it's like it's beaming with the city's energy," he said.
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When Craig Shimala thinks of Chicago, the first image that pops into his head is the famed Chicago Theater. When the marquee is lit at night, "it's like it's beaming with the city's energy," he said.
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Zahava Hanuka caught this rare, empty scene at Millennium Park. "There was the most romantic couple standing <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1119012">underneath the Bean</a>, just there for me to shoot a chance of a lifetime shot," she said.
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Zahava Hanuka caught this rare, empty scene at Millennium Park. "There was the most romantic couple standing underneath the Bean, just there for me to shoot a chance of a lifetime shot," she said.
Courtesy Zahava Hanuka
"Every day I wake up and see that powerful, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1105536">breathtaking skyline</a>, I feel inspired to work hard to make my city even greater," says Reynaldo Leal. "I proudly tell people 'I'm from Chicago' no matter what misconceptions they might have."
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"Every day I wake up and see that powerful, breathtaking skyline, I feel inspired to work hard to make my city even greater," says Reynaldo Leal. "I proudly tell people 'I'm from Chicago' no matter what misconceptions they might have."
Courtesy Reynaldo Leal
Amanda Fallico says she married the love of her life in the city she holds in the same regard. The <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1100282">happy couple</a> posed on LaSalle Street in front of the Chicago Board of Trade.
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Amanda Fallico says she married the love of her life in the city she holds in the same regard. The happy couple posed on LaSalle Street in front of the Chicago Board of Trade.
Courtesy Amanda Fallico
A <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1119013">lone walker</a> crosses an urban canyon on LaSalle Street.
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A lone walker crosses an urban canyon on LaSalle Street.
Courtesy Kweku Bentum
Kweku Bentum captured this icy sight from Adler Planetarium in January 2014.
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Kweku Bentum captured this icy sight from Adler Planetarium in January 2014.
Courtesy Kweku Bentum
The <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1121270">LaSalle Street Bridge</a> is one of city's many movable bridges. Chicago has <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.landmarks.org%2Ften_most_2013_chicago_bascule_bridges.htm" target="_blank" target="_blank">more movable bridges</a> than any other city in the world.
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The LaSalle Street Bridge is one of city's many movable bridges. Chicago has more movable bridges than any other city in the world.
Courtesy Patrick Sexton
"I love when Chicago sports teams make it to the playoffs or post-seasons. The skyline is lit up with specific quotes per team," says Brendon Hernandez. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1100493">This photo</a> was taken during the Blackhawks' playoff season in June 2013.
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"I love when Chicago sports teams make it to the playoffs or post-seasons. The skyline is lit up with specific quotes per team," says Brendon Hernandez. This photo was taken during the Blackhawks' playoff season in June 2013.
Courtesy Brendon Hernandez
Binod Khadka called Chicago his home for five years and the top thing he misses is the diversity and variety of the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1114784">city's architecture</a>. This bright image was captured with a long shutter speed.
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Binod Khadka called Chicago his home for five years and the top thing he misses is the diversity and variety of the city's architecture. This bright image was captured with a long shutter speed.
Courtesy Binod Khadka
Navy Pier is Chicago's top tourist attraction. It's also one of Khadka's favorite things to photograph there.
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Navy Pier is Chicago's top tourist attraction. It's also one of Khadka's favorite things to photograph there.
Courtesy Binod Khadka
Ian Leavitt remembers his <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1109498">foggy stroll</a> along the Nichols Bridgeway, which begins at Millennium Park, crosses over Monroe Street and connects to the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Ian Leavitt remembers his foggy stroll along the Nichols Bridgeway, which begins at Millennium Park, crosses over Monroe Street and connects to the Art Institute of Chicago.
Courtesy Ian Leavitt
"A warm summer night with a love in hand, watching <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1099288">Buckingham Fountain</a> light up the sky cannot be matched," says Kevin Teale.
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"A warm summer night with a love in hand, watching Buckingham Fountain light up the sky cannot be matched," says Kevin Teale.
Courtesy Kevin Teale
Susan Downs snapped this photo of <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1093681">Belmont Harbor</a> in 1985. "This picture tells a story that happens every day in the city: friends and loved ones gathering together to celebrate life."
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Susan Downs snapped this photo of Belmont Harbor in 1985. "This picture tells a story that happens every day in the city: friends and loved ones gathering together to celebrate life."
Courtesy Susan Downs
Swathi Sridhara was born and raised as a Cubs fan. This year is the first time she has season tickets. Sridhara shot this scene from <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1119014">Wrigley Field</a> on opening day.
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Swathi Sridhara was born and raised as a Cubs fan. This year is the first time she has season tickets. Sridhara shot this scene from Wrigley Field on opening day.
Courtesy Swathi Sridhara
The Field Museum holds a special place in Sridhara's heart because it's where her fiance proposed. Click the double arrow to see more photos.
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The Field Museum holds a special place in Sridhara's heart because it's where her fiance proposed. Click the double arrow to see more photos.
Courtesy Swathi Sridhara
Keli McCoy-Mrotek says the Lincoln Park Conservatory is incredible year-round, much like when she <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1121268">snapped this photo</a> in October 2013.
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Keli McCoy-Mrotek says the Lincoln Park Conservatory is incredible year-round, much like when she snapped this photo in October 2013.
Courtesy Keli McCoy-Mrotek
"Chicago is a multicultural place providing all kinds of food, culture and entertainment," says <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1107565">Krishna Sharma</a>. "All three are the best ingredients you want" in your city.
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"Chicago is a multicultural place providing all kinds of food, culture and entertainment," says Krishna Sharma. "All three are the best ingredients you want" in your city.
Courtesy Krishna Sharma