Chicago River Dyed Green - 2018 4K Time Lapse

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
  • March 17th, 2018 St. Patrick's Day. The Windy City celebrate this festive holiday yearly by dyeing Chicago River green. This year's dyeing Chicago river happen in the same day as St. Patrick's Day. Unusual. Another super cold morning brought half a million spectators for this unique event. The color lasted only for few hours. Footage was shot from a rooftop of London House Chicago Hotel. Over 7000 stills taken for this video in 4 hours.
    Shot with Canon 5D Mark III, Canon 70D, two Manfrotto tripods, Kessler TLS slider. Processed in Lightroom 5. Edited in Premiere Pro.
    Lenses used:
    Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
    Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
    Music licensed through EnvatoMarket
    The Epic by Danyvin
    For licensing please contact me directly at bielachris@gmail.com
    #chicagoriverdyedgreen #chicagostpatricksday #chicagotimelapse #chicago #chicagoriverdyedgreentimelapse #timelapse #stpatricksday

КОМЕНТАРІ • 166

  •  6 років тому +43

    Chicago: A city to dye for

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  6 років тому +3

      Hah:) Like your comment.

  • @callmecasey6186
    @callmecasey6186 5 років тому +61

    Living in Chicago all my life this is one of my favorite things that only happens once a year

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  5 років тому

      That is why it's so special. I guess:)

    • @Madhattersinjeans
      @Madhattersinjeans 5 років тому +6

      Fun fact the green dye is used to scare away the fairies and leprechauns from stealing away little children.
      The green in the water tricks them into thinking it's grass and they all drown.
      I just made this up. Have fun on paddys day.

    • @mrbigbigtoe
      @mrbigbigtoe 5 років тому +3

      Yassss nice green river one day of the year, and bullets flying the rest of the year lmao

    • @PascalZeuke
      @PascalZeuke 3 роки тому

      Do u know, how long it takes, to remove the green color?

    • @Coolcoop2008
      @Coolcoop2008 2 роки тому +1

      @@PascalZeuke it eventually flows out to Lake Michigan in like a few weeks

  • @mroceans8336
    @mroceans8336 5 років тому +9

    Awesome. Did my part by puking over the Mich Ave bridge a few times.

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  5 років тому +1

      I have seen that too, yesterday:) Haha. Thanks.

  • @Renclif
    @Renclif 6 років тому +19

    Cool time lapse, great work! It's such a busy city and I like the vantage point looking down!

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  6 років тому +1

      Thanks. It was my second year in the row to photograph it from this hotel. It is perfect location for dyeing river green event.

  • @giantscauseway45
    @giantscauseway45 3 роки тому +3

    Happy paddy day folks ..from tipperary. Ireland

  • @jenniferhorstmann2279
    @jenniferhorstmann2279 10 місяців тому +1

    “If they can dye this river green one day a year why can’t they dye it blue the other 364?” - The Fugitive 😂

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  10 місяців тому

      They did once. Few years ago. And looked cool:)

  • @strawbrrina
    @strawbrrina 2 роки тому +1

    thank you chris

  • @carver13shreddy90
    @carver13shreddy90 6 років тому +4

    Man that is just outstanding photography I mean once again more inspiration wow just wow absolutely in love with what you do you know when somebody's good cuz they make it look easy and I can only imagine how many hours it took to make that keep up the super fantastic work Patrick

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  6 років тому +3

      Thanks Patrick. Really appreciate your kind words. This may look easy but it took a lot of sacrifice, lifting, planning and over 5 hours in freezing cold:) .... and then over 24 hours to process, correct, edit, music search etc. It is a long process from start to finish but when results are satisfactory and people like you write nice comments about it that gives me fuel and motivation to do more. Thanks again.

  • @TAPPChannel
    @TAPPChannel 6 років тому +3

    great job. That slider took it to another level...

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  6 років тому

      Love those motion time lapses.

  • @sohamachrekar8779
    @sohamachrekar8779 2 роки тому +1

    This is so beautiful 🇮🇪

  • @josemopar708
    @josemopar708 6 років тому +2

    Amazing job one of the best time lapse I ever see.

  • @allergyboys1817
    @allergyboys1817 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful and wonderful video !!

  • @MonacoMike
    @MonacoMike 6 років тому +3

    Great job Chris. You're really hitting home runs with your timelapse videos>

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  6 років тому

      I would like to think so:) Thanks for your motivating comments.

    • @MonacoMike
      @MonacoMike 6 років тому +1

      First Class Chris. Wish I could be with you to see how you record it all. You should make a video of what all is involved. Or better yet, create a DVD on how you do it, maybe even with different cameras , like GoPros and other 4K cameras like the SONY FDR AX100 etc. I'll bet you could sell a bunch of them :-)

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  6 років тому

      There is a lot of BTS videos out there on YT. I would have to involve someone to do it for me. It is to many things to do with my work plus carrying more equipment on top of what I have right now would be to much:) You are more then welcome to join.

    • @MonacoMike
      @MonacoMike 6 років тому +1

      Ha ha .. way to cold for me where you are LOL, Maybe if you ever come down to Florida :-)

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  6 років тому

      For sure I will someday:)

  • @nikolasmaragakis1596
    @nikolasmaragakis1596 6 років тому +1

    FANTASTIC!!!!

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  6 років тому +1

      Nicolas Mara Thank you very much.

  • @waynelee7325
    @waynelee7325 6 років тому +1

    Awesome work Chris!

  • @Howzer1776
    @Howzer1776 2 роки тому +1

    I like it this way better ngl

  • @67kurtcobainfan27
    @67kurtcobainfan27 Рік тому +1

    💚💚💚💚

  • @fauda21
    @fauda21 4 роки тому +2

    💚💚💚

  • @Mike_Lowery25
    @Mike_Lowery25 6 років тому +2

    This is amazing

  • @juliettedemaso7588
    @juliettedemaso7588 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome! (Missed an opportunity to use Irish music though!) 😉 ☘️

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  3 роки тому

      Yes. You are right. Thanks

  • @bigsmoke7086
    @bigsmoke7086 4 роки тому +15

    hows shrek's stomach doing :((

  • @alexanderip1003
    @alexanderip1003 Рік тому +2

    is the dye organic

  • @mafuyu5112
    @mafuyu5112 2 роки тому +7

    Is this dye eco-friendly or degradable?

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  2 роки тому +8

      It is vegetarian dye. Dissolves after few hours.

  • @namjesus3789
    @namjesus3789 2 роки тому +1

    Hey doesn't the dye pollute the water?

  • @ruhani2010
    @ruhani2010 3 роки тому +2

    India rivers- We don't even have to try

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  3 роки тому

      Maybe blue color would work better.

  • @nagyba
    @nagyba 2 роки тому +3

    So murica

  • @201990neilirving
    @201990neilirving 2 роки тому +1

    Is this safe for the environment? Like are there absolutely no effects for doing this ?

  • @adamst.martin1932
    @adamst.martin1932 2 роки тому +1

    August 4, 2022- GREEN RIVER....It's VIGO!.....Uuuumm... WHO ARE YOU GONNA CALL??????? GHOSTBUSTERS!

  • @luismrbarros7985
    @luismrbarros7985 4 роки тому +1

    I've searched on Google and I didn't find anything, can sameone tell me why does chicago celebrates St. Patrick's day?
    This is one of the amazing things I've ever seen like dying a river in green!!! It's so beautiful!

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  4 роки тому +1

      You have to search a little deeper. This year would be 58th time. The tradition of dyeing the river green arose by accident when plumbers used fluorescein dye to trace sources of illegal pollution discharges. Like a lot of things discivered by accident this was used to celebrate St. Patrick's day due to color and interesting ceremony. 6 decades and this tradition is one of the biggest events in Chicago.

    • @luismrbarros7985
      @luismrbarros7985 4 роки тому +1

      @@chrisbiela thy so much. But I still don't get why Chicago or the US (I don't know if it's just the city or the whole country) celebrates St. Patrick's day if that's an Irish thing.

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  4 роки тому +3

      @@luismrbarros7985 Because Chicago, New York and other big cities have large Irish populations.

    • @luismrbarros7985
      @luismrbarros7985 4 роки тому +2

      @@chrisbiela Ohhh that makes sense right! 😂 Thank you so much for taking your time to explain me (although we're in quarentine and have nothing to do 😂😅)

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  4 роки тому +3

      @@luismrbarros7985 Oh. That is not a problem. I'm happy to answer.:)

  • @cshimala
    @cshimala 6 років тому +1

    Nice work! Slider of the dyeing in progress not work out?

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  6 років тому +1

      Thanks man. I did not wanted to risk the footage with length of Time Lapse. My pan&tilt head malfunctioned day before so main event was steady. Still used slider to reach further, over the edge with camera for better POV. Will definitely try some more motion TL in near future. Love the way it comes out.

  • @Kuchar1992
    @Kuchar1992 3 роки тому +2

    Does it get dyed the entire length of the river?

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  3 роки тому

      No. Usually from Columbus Dr to State Street.

  •  6 років тому +1

    Impresionantes imágenes de un gran time lapse. Tienes mi like y me suscribo a tu canal. Saludos.

  • @fellocanadian3948
    @fellocanadian3948 2 роки тому +1

    I hope that dye is safe for the invirment

  • @MrSottobanco
    @MrSottobanco 4 роки тому +2

    Isn't the river usually green?

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  4 роки тому

      Yes. It is, Same color as left part of thumbnail.

  • @vinodchandran4938
    @vinodchandran4938 2 роки тому +2

    Does this harm the fishes or organism living in this river?

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  2 роки тому +1

      I wish I could say "no" but I doubt that there is any healthy organism living in that part of the river.

    • @vinodchandran4938
      @vinodchandran4938 2 роки тому +1

      @@chrisbiela Was just curious hence asked. Thanks for the reply

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  2 роки тому

      @@vinodchandran4938 I'm happy to answer. Thanks

  • @ddot9182
    @ddot9182 2 роки тому +1

    Where did you take the video? I would love to watch the river with that view!

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  2 роки тому

      Credits and location is at the end of my video. Thanks for watching.

  • @arizoniangrizzly1140
    @arizoniangrizzly1140 2 роки тому +1

    So that's why my bass was green 🤔

  • @zechunterxx
    @zechunterxx 2 роки тому +1

    If you wanted to make the river turn chocolate, malaysia is the best for doing it 🏄‍♂️😷

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  2 роки тому

      Plenty of brown rivers all over the world. Nature.

  • @joshsagutch3489
    @joshsagutch3489 2 роки тому +1

    Frank Gallagher’s baptism pool

  • @kacsa_hun2754
    @kacsa_hun2754 4 роки тому +2

    The fishes aren't dead?

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  4 роки тому +2

      I do not know if there is any, despite the fact that they use vegetable dye.

    • @jtsharp6129
      @jtsharp6129 4 роки тому +2

      You know, a lot of people ask if this harms the environment in anyway. It doesn't. They use a special kind of dye that is bio-degradable. Usually the dye dissipates after 24-48 hours after being cast. It does NOT hurt the Eco-system and the life that resides in that river.

    • @Sammie551
      @Sammie551 3 роки тому

      @@jtsharp6129 Thanks for explaining

  • @arneshpal7702
    @arneshpal7702 2 роки тому +2

    Cool, definitely didn't pollute the river and kill a thousand fishes

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  2 роки тому

      I do not know if there is any. Downtown part of the river is polluted heavily for decades.

  • @jorgemorfinez8188
    @jorgemorfinez8188 6 років тому +2

    I Love Milwaukee 😘😍😘😍😘😎

  • @brentwiens2652
    @brentwiens2652 2 роки тому +1

    Mexican joker would be thrilled 😀

  • @abrr1738
    @abrr1738 2 роки тому +1

    Imagine the fish

  • @GoFloTRAVEL
    @GoFloTRAVEL 5 років тому +1

    💚 HAPPY ST PATRICK! ☘️
    Check our video! you’ll love it! 💚💚💚

  • @martinamartins9595
    @martinamartins9595 4 роки тому +4

    can someone tell what is the point of this?

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  4 роки тому +3

      Well. Every country or city has some weird tradition and Chicago is known for this one. Lately criticized for environmental impact despite vegetable dye used for the event. I just thought it would be interesting time lapse out of this. That's all I can say.

  • @xolwora2762
    @xolwora2762 Рік тому +1

    Why have you done this!?

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  Рік тому

      Why I filmed it?

    • @xolwora2762
      @xolwora2762 Рік тому +1

      @@chrisbiela a question to the state good sir

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  Рік тому

      I think you mean a question to the city officials. State has nothing to do with it.

    • @xolwora2762
      @xolwora2762 Рік тому +1

      @@chrisbiela my confusion can not be contained in a single city.

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  Рік тому

      @@xolwora2762 Well. It is a city decision. Big cities like Chicago are independent. May obey state ordinances. Little confusing. I know.

  • @SteamSoftworks
    @SteamSoftworks 2 роки тому +1

    This is what Mountain Dew would do to a river if they allowed corporations to own land lmao

  • @isyt1
    @isyt1 2 роки тому +1

    Why they celebrating paddy’s day? Probably never been to Ireland in their lives

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  2 роки тому +1

      Big Irish community in Chicago. I guess,

  • @mostafahassan40
    @mostafahassan40 2 роки тому +1

    Destroy nature
    Him: why would i destroy it ....its green so its natural.

  • @IanEckert1977
    @IanEckert1977 2 роки тому +1

    I had to go to the English Embassy In Chicago Illinois USA to get the ok from my parents to Marry the Everton USA Chairwoman 2009...She has Buggered off to Sunderland or Durham and I am furious...

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  2 роки тому +1

      👍

    • @IanEckert1977
      @IanEckert1977 2 роки тому

      It's a Nightmare...Freddy Krueger Is a walk In the park...

  • @addisonpalmer5710
    @addisonpalmer5710 3 роки тому +6

    We’re all here from tiktok

  • @mspics-and-more
    @mspics-and-more 6 років тому +3

    Great work! Had to like it! And of course to follow you! Maybe you find time to visit us also on our channel and give some feedback. Greetings!

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  6 років тому

      Ms Pics-and-More Thank you very much. Much appreciated. Will do for sure.

  • @wiseupmahu808
    @wiseupmahu808 2 роки тому +1

    who tryin have a ocean takeover?🤣🤣

  • @franciscotoscano9924
    @franciscotoscano9924 2 роки тому +1

    Not sure about dying it green looks more like a toxic waste dump than anything else, how about a Irish parade in the river instead?

  • @unleasheth
    @unleasheth 6 років тому +2

    Music is creepy for the video. Especially the end. Geez

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  6 років тому

      I respect your opinion. Music is always hard to pick and never satisfies everyone.

  • @KE-zl1qf
    @KE-zl1qf 2 роки тому +2

    What a stupid thing to do

  • @samyap0809
    @samyap0809 2 роки тому +2

    water pollution

  • @Shandakel
    @Shandakel 5 років тому +2

    If only we dyed the river a different color for Cancer Awareness or Patriotic colors but instead we celebrate a random day that’s just an excuse to drink...

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  5 років тому +1

      Well. I would love to see those colors. It is a great idea.

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  5 років тому

      :) You got a good reason for it.

    • @firked
      @firked 5 років тому +1

      they're not even irish, they're just common yanks with no culture of their own so have to hijack otehrs.

    • @BrothWasTaken
      @BrothWasTaken 3 роки тому

      @@firked I mean Irish people went over to America during the famine so they have Irish heritage that’s why

  • @WryleHargreeves
    @WryleHargreeves 4 роки тому +2

    Black live matter, dyes black

  • @A1R5932
    @A1R5932 Рік тому +1

    17.03. its my b-day, but i dont drink alcohol 😂

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  Рік тому +1

      Well. Happy birthday then. You don't need to drink alcohol to have a great time and celebrate.

  • @shmoneybag-bs8sf
    @shmoneybag-bs8sf Рік тому +2

    Bro this is fucking so weird. And feels illegal to look at

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  Рік тому

      :) interesting comment 🤔

    • @shmoneybag-bs8sf
      @shmoneybag-bs8sf Рік тому +2

      @@chrisbiela yeah bro green water just don’t feel right too see

    • @chrisbiela
      @chrisbiela  Рік тому

      @@shmoneybag-bs8sf Well. It is green everyday. Just so you know. I believe you are referring to water pollution but they use vegetable dye.