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  katmusic2001 says:

  "Hoo to the ray! It's Lee Bey!
  
  Didn't I used to glance at your architecture column in some Chicago newspaper or magazine some time back?
  
  Love the snaps!"

  26th June, 2008

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  hekter says:

  "AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

  21st November, 2007

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  Tanguera69 says:

  "Lee is a treasure-as a person, as an artist, and as an architect. I'm proud to have met him, and appreciate what I learn about life, art, and myself every time I visit his stream."

  27th March, 2007

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  tanguero (BLOCK, rinse, repeat) says:

  "Lee has a fantastic eye, and brings a gifted intelligence to his photography. As an architect I very much appreciate his insight and curious nature. And he's a great guide to the architecture of Chicago. The two hours we spent with him walking around downtown was like a whole term in a university class! Someday he will get a medal or the key to the city I predict, for all the love and care he brings to the built environment. He also has an eye for the beautiful in many other ways as well! ;-)"

  14th February, 2007

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  Darren | QuickClickMedia.com says:

  "This guy inspires me! He's taken so many wonderful photographs and captured our city in his own unique way. Through his lens we all experience Chicago... the good and the grubby, but all of it wonderful and rich. Thank you for sharing with us ChicagoEye!"

  1st February, 2007

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  Lucky in Love says:

  "ChicagoEye is one of the best.
  The rest of you wish you were this good."

  27th January, 2007

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  bijouxdejais says:

  "Lee Bey was one of my first flickr friends, and his photos never fail to inspire me to hone my skills as an amateur photographer. He documents Chicago life in a way that makes me proud to be a native Chicagoan, and on top of it all he is a cool individual. Big ups to you, Lee!"

  19th January, 2007

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  BigGuy1611 says:

  "What kind I say about the man, his work is nothing more than pure art in each any every shot. The story in every one is amazing!! Thank you my friend for sharing your work."

  7th October, 2006

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  Shawn's Pics says:

  "I have been a member of Flickr since the beginning of '06 and while exploring some of the membership I immediately fell in love with Lee's shots. When I am online and viewing Flickr, I am always taken back by the shots that Lee has taken in the Chicago area. He has mastered the urban setting from buildings to the people of the urban center. There is something to be said about humanity and I believe that Lee's pictures say just that. It has often been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. I think I could write a book on ChicagoEye's pictures. Keep inspiring!!!"

  7th September, 2006

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  bindifry says:

  "lee is my favorite local photographer. i adore his black & white people photographs. you can see how much he loves chicago, it's people & culture, which makes me very proud to be from this amazing city! thanks, lee, for showing our world through your chicagoeye!"

  9th August, 2006

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  Dreamer.~ says:

  "What can I say about Lee that hasn't already been said? He is a mighty GREAT photographer, family man, resource person, promoter, supporter... His outlook on life shines through every photo he posts here. It's great to be surrounded by so many positive people on this site. He is definitely one who shines his light, shares his energy and is a great contributor to this site and the world~"

  5th August, 2006

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  slim8768 says:

  "My context for Lee is as a fellow writer and fellow amateur Chicago historian, as well as a cultural and architectural critic and all around good guy. I was already completely impressed with him in all those roles and to now find out that he is an amazing photographer too? Is there nothing this man can't do, and do extremely well?"

  11th May, 2006

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  Velvet G says:

  "I'm not sure what I can add that hasn't already been said. Lee is definitely an inspiration to me and as we came to know each other a little better, I learned we share a love of BW photography.
  
  He has some of the most inspiring photos on Flickr and through him, I feel as though I know his hometown as a native would. He has a gift for showing 'real people' the people we see everyday, the ones we might just past right by without noticing.
  
  I think that's the sign of one gifted with the sight and I'm glad he allows the rest of us to live vicariously through him.
  
  Lee is inspirational and the nice thing about getting to know him has been learning that no matter how much fame he's attained or how many people know his name, he's amazingly down to earth.
  
  Thanks for sharing. You give the rest of us something to shoot for."

  9th May, 2006

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  videoal says:

  "Lee, you are extremely gifted and your photographic work has mentored me since coming on as a newbie to Flickr in January 2006. I feel as though I know you personally through your work and from your comments. Thanks for being my 'Chicago Eye'."

  28th April, 2006

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  danakin says:

  "One of the absolute best photographers on Flickr. His work will take you to a million different times and places, and will always show you how lovely and diverse life can be."

  25th April, 2006

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  Tracy Clayton says:

  "ChiEye captures the true essence of Chicago. I'd never been to Chicago until this past January. I've been of fan of this mans work for sometime and it felt like I'd been to the Windy City many times before. He's a true ambassador for the city Chicago."

  4th April, 2006

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  Deltasly says:

  "A Chicago son, a Chicago wealth of knowledge, ChicagoEye.
  ChicagoEyes images capture and depict a great variety of life, history, people and real world being in "da great city uf Chicaga". I enjoy seeing new takes on places and people ALL over the city and surrounding areas that ChicagoEye has a unique way of capturing. Check out his huge variety of images and you'll get a deeper feeling of what living and enjoying life in Chicago is about."

  28th March, 2006

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  Joanie H says:

  "ChicagoEye is more like an eye on the world, or a peek into the soul. His work speaks volumes and constantly amazes me.
  
  Ah, to be closer and to be able to work at the feet of the truly gifted."

  27th March, 2006

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  Richelle Ludwick says:

  "ChicagoEye's photography caught my attention and refused to let it go. His photos capture raw beautiful lives, and make me nostalgic for the days I lived in the U.S. of A."

  6th December, 2005

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  mikeyfreedom says:

  "Chicago's(all seeing)Eye, has made me mark many of his photos as favourites which few have been able to do consequtively! ~ whilst some peoples photos balance between staged, pretencious or commercial sensibilities, ChicagoEye's images are real, the stage is the street and this man has recorded the everyday and everyone of his environment, the simple, but albeit important aspects to life we either ignore , love or hate!~ a great encourager to many in flickrdom and an endless source of wisdom and humility, what would flickr be wihout the EYE of Chicago!"

  11th November, 2005

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  bryan campen says:

  "The photographic Studs Terkel. A gorgeous, unassuming visual document of Chicago at the turn of our millenium. Years from now his work will still be remembered by many of us."

  4th October, 2005

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  corydalus says:

  "Lee is one of the two people on Flicker whose photographs I look forward to so much, when new ones appear, I go there before anything else (including comments on my own!). His love for Chicago and its people are obvious and he has an uncanny knack for capturing the private details in public moments."

  29th September, 2005

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  in2jazz says:

  "If ever I need a serious "Taste of Chicago", I have no further to look than ChicagoEye. You are amazing, spontaneous, creative, and very knowledgable. We never know what to expect from you next but we always know it is going to be good."

  1st September, 2005

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  Jillian* says:

  "Lee, you are a fantastic photographer.
  I am in awe when I look at your photography.When they are of family there is such LOVE,and beauty.
  When they are of strangers I feel as if I am there.Watching the people walk by.It takes confidence and a strong eye to see what Chicago eye see's.
  You should have a book!
  Thankyou for everything:)"

  6th August, 2005

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  Stony2Broadway says:

  "I'm new to the fam, but I have been looking at ChicagoEye's photos for a minute. His work inspired me to get back into taking pictures. The b&w shots of our beloved Chicago & his family are excellent. It is most definetly a pleasure to view his work! I also love the set of the old school album covers...I myself am a "FUNKATEER" so I can really appreciate those. Keep it up!!!"

  21st July, 2005

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  jon madison says:

  "This man has inspired me greatly in getting out there (there! in the streets!) and taking pictures! when i'm out there, i definitely have him in mind.
  
  his eye for black folk is amazing, and surely has been beneficial and enlightening to any who's been able to peruse his shots.
  
  it's a pleasure to be able to spend (a chunk of!) time peoplewatching through Lee's eyes.
  
  ...and his retrospectives on music and advertising are original and classic!
  
  he reps chicago very well through his pix."

  17th July, 2005

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  B I R D says:

  "ChicagoEye
  
  Like ripples of jazz
  Caught mid stanza
  His charcoal sketches
  Be lie insight
  Clicking off pieces of the truth
  Yes sir
  Perfectly placed moments
  Portraits of a city
  In all its breathing-ness
  Deacon says
  Tell the truth
  Deep bellows of laughter
  Spill out unarmed
  And unthreatening
  From the hollow
  home of the wind
  A man in control of his city
  ChicagoEye
  Sharp eye sharp wit
  Bust'n words
  Light finger on the shutter
  It Clicks
  Like caps echoing off
  Deadlocked doorsteps
  Southside stoops
  And elevated expectations
  Cracked Black Stone pavement
  Past plausible
  Dangerous moments
  That tells us
  We are all one people
  Nothing to be afraid of
  Come on in
  And the drums transform
  into hip hop rhythm
  Lay’n track for Chi-town
  Gut bucket blues
  On the one
  WATCH HIM
  
  BIRD
  
  FREDERICK DOUGLASS PERRY"

  28th June, 2005

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  Vermont Ferret says:

  "I second that emotion! Chicago Man does have a great eye. Every single photo is a gem."

  10th June, 2005

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  SteveFE says:

  "I've been meaning to write this for a while.
  ChicagoEye has a great eye, most especially for candid street life shots that make me feel like I'm there, but also for his warm and sincere family pictures which are often accompanied by laugh-out-loud comments.
  Always interesting, often fun, and over-modest (extemely amateur photographer indeedy! Change that profile sir!)
  
  PS added June2005 - you have to check out the vintage ads and funk album sleeves collection. People of a certain age will appreciate their past being brought back with such love and good humour, while youngsters will just shake their heads and chuckle at how uncool their parents must have been ;-)"

  3rd June, 2005

Joined:

March 2005

Hometown:

Chicago!

Currently:

Chicago, U.S. of A

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Male

Website:

The Urban Observer