M. James Thompson

Nena and I are already missing @mondogbeach This summer went in way longer than I expected and I am so happy that we spent a ton of time at the beach this summer! (at Montrose Dog Beach)

A long exposure of a busy intersection of Wuxi shot with a neutral density filter and a Gorillapod. Gorillapods offer a well of creativity and perspectives rarely utilized while staring through the viewfinder. (at Wuxi)

Sweater weather is nearly here and I am very excited for quiet mornings at the dog beach. (at Montrose Dog Beach)

The Brown Line has always been my favorite | Canon 1D X - 70-200 f/4L IS | #1dx #chicagoarchitecture (at LaSalle/Van Buren station)

Shoot what you know | Canon 1D X - 70-200 f/4L IS | #canon1dx #1dx #chicago #chicagostreets #chicagoarchitecture #chicagophotographer #chicagophotography (at Nichols Bridgeway)

Woke up very ready to start planning my return trip. (at Varmahlíð)

Look closely! There’s a city hiding in the smog. This will be my last photo from Purple Mountain in Nanjing for awhile, but I have a full album to upload. (at Purple Mountain)

Riding the ski lift up Purple Mountain in Nanjing offered amazon views of the area until I noticed all of the tough Chinese Grandmas hiking up the mountain while I took a leisurely ride. 😂🤦‍♂️ (at Purple Mountain)

I spent some time at Millennium Park wandering through the Laurie Garden over the weekend. Probably time to start shooting around Chicago. (at Lurie Garden)

The Canon 1D II was far and away the most consistent digital body in my collection. This shot of two men on a three wheeled cart was taken on a bridge over the Grand Canal in Wuxi, China. (at Wuxi)

Uptown Frozen Beach Today Mark Hentz and I explored the beaches of Uptown after a snowstorm and some intensely cold we

Woke up today missing Wuxi. A view of the neighborhood including the Happy Goal building where I worked. (at Wuxi)

#rubenthompyconcerttour #conoroberst #thevic #concert #bestdayever #friendshipgoals #snatchherupinabearttap (at The Vic Theatre)

"The train is full today. If you happen to bump into someone it doesn't cost a dime to introduce yourself. You might meet a friend for life or the love of your life," Red Line conductor. #ineededthat #chicago #chicagoel #redline #masstransit #subway #heretothere #commute #afterwork #wordstoliveby #tuesdaymotivation (at Chicago Redline)

One last shot from the Air and Water Show! Chicago summer 2017 has been fantastic. Thanks again @dan.krupa (at Old Town, Chicago)

Another shot from the Air and Water Show. (at Old Town, Chicago)

Checking off a lot of Chicago summertime boxes this year. Although my rooftop in Uptown is lovely there is nothing like being on a rooftop in Old Town. Thanks @dan.krupa for the wonderful day! (at Old Town, Chicago)