Photograph by Joe Wigdhal
The view of Chicago from a helicopter at 6:30am on Monday, August 4, shows a city waking up and hitting the road, bracing for what would become a devastating storm later that afternoon.
The view of Chicago from a helicopter at 6:30am on Monday, August 4, shows a city waking up and hitting the road, bracing for what would become a devastating storm later that afternoon.
Time Out's third annual photo contest focused on the theme of "Getting There." Below, the top three winning entries:

First place | Todd Winters
Under the El tracks at Wells and Van Buren Streets
Under the El tracks at Wells and Van Buren Streets

Second place | Lauren Drell
CTA attendant at Foster Purple Line station
CTA attendant at Foster Purple Line station

Third place | Kate Puccia
Southbound Purple Line train
Southbound Purple Line train
Check out all other photos and winners here, and tell us what you think!

Comments (3)
ohh it is so beautiful.
love street photography!
The photo of downtown Chicago would be a good one to blow up for a wall in a loft or condo.