7/9/2012 7:59:10 AM

WHAT? This is from a city? HA! Ellen, you never cease to amaze me with your photography skills.

7/9/2012 8:15:21 AM

wow never see this city haha I don't know when so beautiful

7/9/2012 8:25:16 AM

wow how amazing is this I love the beautiful color and the reflections woooooow :) you are awesome my friend:)

a favorite for sure :)

7/9/2012 8:28:33 AM

Wow- the garden alone is (almost) enough for me to get there for sunrise! Except, sunrise seems to be before 5 am here.

7/9/2012 9:42:50 AM

Hi Ellen,WOW!!!That is a winner my friend.Beautiful capture,nothing but bad luck for me.Work on my AC again!!!

7/9/2012 10:27:41 AM

Lovely capture, Ellen... love your perspectve, details, and tones! What a beautiful little gem we came across!

7/9/2012 11:08:57 AM

You do these type of images phenomenally, Ellen! This is no exception, my friend! Best of luck!

7/9/2012 12:05:52 PM

Chicago sure owes you a debt of gratitude for making the city so beautiful. You sure do know your way around the city as you keep finding all the gems it has to offer. The buildings so tall, then the flowers and the reflections, gorgeous artwork dear friend.
Annie and I always enjoy your gallery and hope you have a blessed day.

7/9/2012 1:25:52 PM

Super beauty - so very beautiful , the colors are alive and filled with positive energy!!

7/9/2012 3:11:57 PM

Love those reflections. Beautiful capture, Ellen.

7/9/2012 5:02:00 PM

Outstanding in every way, Ellen. Excellent clarity, comp. and reflection.

7/9/2012 5:56:52 PM

So beautifully composed, Ellen! The light and reflections are fabulous, as well.

7/9/2012 6:34:54 PM

Gorgeous colors enhanced by the composition! Ann

7/9/2012 6:55:33 PM

Another beauty, Ellen!

7/9/2012 7:23:54 PM

WOW! What a great discovery, Ellen, and what a fabulous capture! Incredible composition with wonderful detail, clarity and color! Sorry haven't been around - working on my laptop gives me headaches so I took a hiatus - desktop back on Wednesday. Have a lot of catching up to do! Hope you had a great 4th and are managing to keep cool!

7/9/2012 9:13:43 PM

I had to take a triple take here, Ellen. I love this. Instant fav!!! At first I thought it was a layer. Finally I realized what it was. :)))) Wow! So cool.

Thanks for all you said at my dads memorial posts. xo

-Laura

7/9/2012 10:10:21 PM

Fantastic capture and treatment, Ellen. Beautiful city detail.

7/10/2012 5:36:19 AM

Very beautiful foreground colors that I'm sure made you smile when you saw it. Very lovely lighting on this excellent work.

7/10/2012 8:08:39 AM

What a beautiful city sunrise scene Ellen! You did well with this one!

7/10/2012 1:58:11 PM

wow, stunning, just too beautiful, love the foreground reflections and detail, the background with the building,light and tones complete this outstanding photo.Stunning Ellen!

7/10/2012 6:34:35 PM

So Beautiful Ellen! A wonderful scene you captured!

7/11/2012 12:01:22 AM

Wow! What a superb capture and presentation! The reflections are incredibly beautiful! Your lighting, comp and clarity couldn't be better! The colours are magnificent! You make me want to jump on a plane to Illinois! Awesome work, Ellen! Another FAVE for me ... and a WINNER in MY book! :)

7/14/2012 10:51:47 AM

How did I never see this, on my past trips to shoot in Chicago? So cool, to have all that lush greenery in the 'urban jungle'.

7/20/2012 7:05:01 AM

Congratulations on another well deserved Finalist and good luck in the next round, Ellen! WTG!

8/29/2012 12:03:21 AM

Another stunning finalist Ellen, congratulations again.

8/29/2012 3:12:28 AM

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Ellen!

8/29/2012 4:03:52 AM

You make a big city look so friendly, clean and beautiful, Ellen! This is amazing capture, big congratulations!

8/29/2012 4:25:55 AM

This is stunning, Ellen!! Perfect in every way, congratulations on your finalist, and best of luck!!

8/29/2012 4:30:50 AM

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Ellen.

8/29/2012 4:46:45 AM

I knew it, I knew it!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this beautiful image, Ellen!!!!! Good luck in the next round!!! WTG, my friend!!! :)

8/29/2012 4:46:51 AM

You guys found a different way to show off Chicago. I love this little watery oasis in the midst of town. Congratulations for this Finalist, Ellen - and good luck with it.

8/29/2012 5:04:06 AM

fabulous finalist... huge congrats!!!

8/29/2012 5:36:38 AM

Big congratulations on your terrific finalist, Ellen. Love the way you composed this!

8/29/2012 6:37:18 AM

Hi Ellen,Big Congratulations on this beautiful finalist my friend!!!

8/29/2012 7:59:42 AM

Outstanding and congratulations on another fantastic finalist, Ellen. WTG

8/29/2012 9:07:35 AM

Congratulations on this awesome finalist
Ellen!

jo ann c.

8/29/2012 9:28:55 AM

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Ellen.

8/29/2012 9:49:34 AM

Huge congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Ellen! Woo Hoo!

8/29/2012 10:04:00 AM

WOW Ellen, this is FANTASTIC, CONGRATULATIONS!!! <><

8/29/2012 11:09:37 AM

I hope this goes Gold! :) It's an amazing image, Ellen!!!

-Laura :)

8/29/2012 12:31:23 PM

A huge Congratulations on this beautiful finalist. Ellen.

8/29/2012 12:39:15 PM

Always glad to see your city work get a Finalist and hopefully a Winner. Annie and I are so happy for you and want to say Congratulations friend.

8/29/2012 12:54:21 PM

A beautiful image and congratulations on your finalist award, Ellen!

8/29/2012 3:10:26 PM

Not surprised to see this one again, Ellen! A favorite of mine and a magnificent image. CONGRATULATIONS on another outstanding Finalist, and good luck in the next round!

8/29/2012 3:38:51 PM

Super urban reflection! Congratulations on being a finalist! Ann

8/29/2012 4:15:53 PM

Congrats on your wonderful finalist!

8/29/2012 4:18:29 PM

Fabulous capture! Congratulations on your finalist!

8/29/2012 11:37:36 PM

CONGRATULATIONS on another outstanding Finalist, Ellen!
This cityscape, with those reflections, is stunning. I believe this silver award will change to gold in the next round.

8/30/2012 2:06:03 AM

Somebody should be using these on their brochures.. Congratulations

8/30/2012 8:40:52 AM

Congratulations, Ellen!

8/30/2012 10:10:05 AM

CONGRATS & good luck, Ellen..........AMAZING!

8/30/2012 10:41:31 AM

Love the inclusion of the greenery in the forecround. Congratulations on your Finalist selection Ellen!

8/30/2012 5:47:22 PM

Wonderful photo, congrats Ellen!

8/30/2012 6:08:42 PM

Another outstanding Finalist, congrats Ellen!

8/30/2012 6:14:07 PM

Wow this is a BEAUTY Ellen! Congrats on this Finalist win as well Ellen! Well deserved!

8/31/2012 4:24:35 AM

Congrats on your finalist, beautifully captured!

8/31/2012 7:47:19 AM

gorgeous Ellen, congrats!

8/31/2012 4:47:04 PM

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Ellen!

8/31/2012 5:55:33 PM