Chicago sunrise

A few images from another early morning flight this week depicting a Chicago sunrise as seen from Midway Airport and the skyline as we took off en route to Houston for the day.

Chicago Midway Airport at sunrise
As the sun broke the horizon line it was behind the A concourse as I sat on the plane before we taxied to the runway. Larry Shapiro photo
Chicago skyline sunrise from Midway Airport
As we started the roll down the runway, the Chicago skyline was outlined by a dramatic sunrise. Larry Shapiro photo
Chicago skyline sunrise from a Southwest Airlines plane taking off
As we lifted off, the glare from the sun was intense, but the glow on the horizon was to beautiful to overlook. Larry Shapiro photo