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The Bean

© Ellen Hodges

The Bean

Uploaded: July 15, 2010 21:17:09

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A huge thanks to Leslie McLain who showed Maria Gonzalez, who stopped in Chicago on her awesome journey west, and myself, some of her favorite Chicago spots!! We had soooo much fun! Thanks so much to both of you!!!!

Comments

Robert R. Goodman July 15, 2010

Hi Ellen,that is absolutely beautiful my friend.Wonderful color and lighting!!! #1288734

Patti Coblentz July 15, 2010

Wow Ellen...this is fantastic! Love the wonderful colors of twilight and your special effect!! #8766931

Kathy Salerni level-classic July 15, 2010

Holy cow, Ellen this is a different POV of "the Bean!" Beautiful twilight color and comp! #8766961

Tiia Vissak July 16, 2010

a cool capture! #8767012

Dick W. Wyatt July 16, 2010

A grat capture Ellen. #8767040

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 16, 2010

How cool is this. Excellent reflection and composition, Ellen. Love it! #8767135

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 16, 2010

You really nailed the perspective and exposure Ellen - Outstanding work! Jeff #8767154

Leslie McLain level-classic July 16, 2010

Beautiful capture and colors, Ellen. It was definitely a fun evening of photography. #8767241

Val Feldman level-deluxe July 16, 2010

Gorgeous! Beautiful evening light, lovely warm glow with fantastic reflections...so glad you hooked up with Maria and Leslie...sounds like fun...three great photographers on the loose - Look out Chicago! :) #8767512

Julie Burnett July 16, 2010

Love the POV and reflections, Ellen. As Val said, 3 great photographers on the loose, how fun!!! #8767833

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 16, 2010

Brilliant perspective, tones, colors, lighting, reflections & clarity! Outstadning work, Ellen! #8768463

John Connolly July 16, 2010

What an incredible image you captured here Ellen! Congrats on your EP, this one is a winner in my book! #8768489

Liz blahh July 16, 2010

Amazing & Beautifully captured! #8769167

Ellen Hodges July 17, 2010

Thanks for the much appreciated comments, friends!! #8770041

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic July 17, 2010

Ellen this is so beautiful! A very unique and wonderful image. Nice Work! #8770265

Ellen Hodges July 17, 2010

Thanks, Amanda! #8770568

Maria A. Gonzalez July 19, 2010

Thank you Ellen for a wonderful time in Chicago.I also thank you very much for your hospitality.It was great and I had a lot of fun...You and Leslie made it a lot easier,I couldn't have gone to all the spots we did in such short period of time...It was a pleasure Photographing with you two. #8774576

Daniel Ruf July 20, 2010

Great POV and capture. Wonderful visualization, Ellen. #8775456

Ellen Hodges July 21, 2010

Thanks so Maria and Daniel!!! #8778764

Marty Straub July 29, 2010

Excellent use of this incredible structure, Ellen. #8793457

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 10, 2010

COOL reflective image Ellen, VERY well done!! <>< #8818430

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 13, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS again Ellen, BEAUTIFULLY done!! <>< #8825536

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 13, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8826190

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 13, 2010

Congratulations, Ellen on a spectacular and well-deserved Finalist! All the best in the upcoming round! #8826702

Robert R. Goodman August 13, 2010

A Big Congratultions,Ellen.Excellent capture my friend!! #8827191

Leslie McLain level-classic August 13, 2010

Congrats on your terrific finalist, Ellen. #8827238

Tammy Espino August 13, 2010

A huge congrats on this awesome finalist!! :) #8827965

Phyllis H. Burchett August 13, 2010

FANtastic, Congrats Ellen! #8828528

Patti Coblentz August 13, 2010

Big congratulations on your amazing finalist, Ellen!! #8828768

Sam Britt August 13, 2010

Big congrats on this terrific finalist, Ellen! #8828955

Ellen Hodges August 13, 2010

Thanks so much for the kind comments, friends!!! #8829133

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 14, 2010

fantastic finalist, congratulations! #8830385

frank w. degenhardt August 14, 2010

I thought your Chicago series really brought out the talent you possess. Such incredible work my friend. Congratulations on a well deserved Finalist. #8831139

Ellen Hodges August 14, 2010

Thanks so much for the kind comments, friends!!! Very much appreciated!! #8832066

Debra R. Harder August 14, 2010

This is soooooo AWESOME, Ellen! Congratulations on another BRILLIANT finalist! Deb #8832087

Robyn A. Terrell August 14, 2010

Wow! This is fantastic! Congrats to you! #8834580

Ellen Hodges August 15, 2010

Thanks Deb and Robyn!!! #8835195

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict August 15, 2010

Fantastic finalist, Ellen!

Love it!
Congrats,
Debby #8836044

Ellen Hodges August 15, 2010

Thanks, Deb!!! #8837232

Mary K. Robison August 15, 2010

This is unbelievably cool, Ellen!! Congratulations on another outstanding finalist, and I hope the bp judges put a gold plaque on this! #8837444

Ellen Hodges August 16, 2010

Thanks so much, Mary!! #8838391

John Connolly August 16, 2010

Huge congratulations on your finalist awards Ellen! Well done! #8840109

Christine Lobsinger level-classic August 24, 2010

Hi Ellen, Congrats to you on your Outstanding Finalist Award... WOooW...
AWESOME SHOT.
SMILING Chris #8859824

Ellen Hodges August 25, 2010

Thanks John and Chris! #8860865

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