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Sunrise Reflections

© Ellen Hodges

Sunrise Reflections

Uploaded: July 08, 2012 08:24:42

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Have a great day, friends!!

Exif: F Number: 18.2, ExposureTime: 77110/100000 seconds, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Tiia Vissak July 09, 2012

great colors, details, reflections & framing! #1473910

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 09, 2012

WHAT? This is from a city? HA! Ellen, you never cease to amaze me with your photography skills. #10221283

Yulianto Soeroso July 09, 2012

wow never see this city haha I don't know when so beautiful #10221313

Maria Warren level-classic July 09, 2012

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

a favorite for sure :) #10221327

Carol L. Fowler July 09, 2012

Wow- the garden alone is (almost) enough for me to get there for sunrise! Except, sunrise seems to be before 5 am here. #10221452

Robert R. Goodman July 09, 2012

Hi Ellen,WOW!!!That is a winner my friend.Beautiful capture,nothing but bad luck for me.Work on my AC again!!! #10221512

Carol Flisak level-classic July 09, 2012

Lovely capture, Ellen... love your perspectve, details, and tones! What a beautiful little gem we came across! #10221589

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 09, 2012

You do these type of images phenomenally, Ellen! This is no exception, my friend! Best of luck!
#10221644

frank w. degenhardt July 09, 2012

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. #10221713

Anthony G. Comella July 09, 2012

Super beauty - so very beautiful , the colors are alive and filled with positive energy!! #10221868

Leslie McLain level-classic July 09, 2012

Love those reflections. Beautiful capture, Ellen. #10222021

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 09, 2012

Outstanding in every way, Ellen. Excellent clarity, comp. and reflection. #10222126

Lindley Johnson level-classic July 09, 2012

So beautifully composed, Ellen! The light and reflections are fabulous, as well. #10222172

Ann Lyssenko level-classic July 09, 2012

Gorgeous colors enhanced by the composition! Ann #10222193

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 09, 2012

Another beauty, Ellen! #10222214

Rona L. Schwarz July 09, 2012

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! #10222343

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 09, 2012

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 #10222389

Bojan Bencic level-classic July 10, 2012

Fantastic capture and treatment, Ellen. Beautiful city detail. #10222787

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic July 10, 2012

Very beautiful foreground colors that I'm sure made you smile when you saw it. Very lovely lighting on this excellent work. #10223051

John Connolly July 10, 2012

What a beautiful city sunrise scene Ellen! You did well with this one! #10223560

Avril Young July 10, 2012

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! #10224027

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic July 11, 2012

So Beautiful Ellen! A wonderful scene you captured! #10224319

Lorna Shutter July 14, 2012

Photobucket 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! :) #10229136

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 20, 2012

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'. #10237405

Kathy Salerni level-classic August 29, 2012

Congratulations on another well deserved Finalist and good luck in the next round, Ellen! WTG! #10294724

Ann Coates level-classic August 29, 2012

Another stunning finalist Ellen, congratulations again. #10294989

Marilyn Cornwell August 29, 2012

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Ellen! #10295096

Marijana Fajgl August 29, 2012

You make a big city look so friendly, clean and beautiful, Ellen! This is amazing capture, big congratulations! #10295153

Julie Burnett August 29, 2012

This is stunning, Ellen!! Perfect in every way, congratulations on your finalist, and best of luck!! #10295163

Leslie McLain level-classic August 29, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Ellen. #10295238

Lorna Shutter August 29, 2012

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!!! :)
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Kathryn Wesserling August 29, 2012

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. #10295325

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 29, 2012

fabulous finalist... huge congrats!!! #10295451

Lindley Johnson level-classic August 29, 2012

Big congratulations on your terrific finalist, Ellen. Love the way you composed this! #10295620

Robert R. Goodman August 29, 2012

Hi Ellen,Big Congratulations on this beautiful finalist my friend!!! #10295946

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 29, 2012

Outstanding and congratulations on another fantastic finalist, Ellen. WTG #10296303

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 29, 2012

Congratulations on this awesome finalist
Ellen!

jo ann c. #10296405

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 29, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Ellen. #10296503

Carol Flisak level-classic August 29, 2012

Huge congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Ellen! Woo Hoo! #10296556

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 29, 2012

WOW Ellen, this is FANTASTIC, CONGRATULATIONS!!! <>< #10296695

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 29, 2012

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

-Laura :) #10296941

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic August 29, 2012

A huge Congratulations on this beautiful finalist. Ellen. #10296974

frank w. degenhardt August 29, 2012

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. #10297046

John Connolly August 29, 2012

A beautiful image and congratulations on your finalist award, Ellen! #10297455

Rona L. Schwarz August 29, 2012

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! #10297512

Ann Lyssenko level-classic August 29, 2012

Super urban reflection! Congratulations on being a finalist! Ann #10297583

Tammy Espino August 29, 2012

Congrats on your wonderful finalist! #10297591

Cindy Bendush level-classic August 29, 2012

Fabulous capture! Congratulations on your finalist! #10298494

Mary K. Robison August 30, 2012

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. #10298579

Stephen Zacker August 30, 2012

Somebody should be using these on their brochures.. Congratulations #10299109

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 30, 2012

Congratulations, Ellen! #10299317

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 30, 2012

CONGRATS & good luck, Ellen..........AMAZING!
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David M. Montero August 30, 2012

Love the inclusion of the greenery in the forecround. Congratulations on your Finalist selection Ellen! #10300293

Daniella Puente August 30, 2012

Wonderful photo, congrats Ellen! #10300404

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe August 30, 2012

Another outstanding Finalist, congrats Ellen! #10300424

Linda S. Smith level-classic August 31, 2012

Wow this is a BEAUTY Ellen! Congrats on this Finalist win as well Ellen! Well deserved! #10301060

Liz blahh August 31, 2012

Congrats on your finalist, beautifully captured! #10301380

Phyllis H. Burchett August 31, 2012

gorgeous Ellen, congrats! #10302074

Renee Doyle August 31, 2012

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Ellen! #10302184

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