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Twilight 2 Reflection - Chicago

© Kerry Drager

Twilight 2 Reflection - Chicago

Uploaded: October 06, 2007

Description

The reflective Bean at Millenium Park, Chicago; f10 @ 5 secs; ISO 100; 20mm lens; tripod;Note: The Bean attracts many camera-toting tourists - even on a weekday evening - but in case you're wondering, that's NOT me in the pic :-) /Kerry

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: +4/6, Exposure Time: 5/1, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: 100, White Balance: manual white balance, Focal Length: 20mm, Camera Model: NIKON D2X

Comments

Ellen Hodges October 16, 2009

Really the best ever image of the Bean!!! #1193163

Kerry Drager October 17, 2009

Hi Ellen,
Thanks for the note, and I'm glad you like it! This photo was the last in a series in which I tried different focal lengths, beginning further back with a telephoto and then moving physically close with my wide-angle. The wide-angle perspective - combined with the lights and colors of twilight, and the outstanding clouds - was just what I was looking for. Chicago's reflective Cloud Gate sculpture (known as the Bean) is just so special. If I lived nearby (I'm in California), I'd visit frequently to check out all the amazing possibilities.
Thanks again, Ellen! #8045503

Rick Clark January 06, 2010

Great image! Saw a magazine article with pictures of the bean. Didn't like any as much as this. #8274217

Kathryn Wesserling January 06, 2010

This is on my "Shoot it Someday" List (close enough, but Chicago hotels are killer prices!)

I'm a huge fan of all Bean pix, but I think yours is one of the few that presents the top curvature, rather than the lower portions. The twilight colors and reflections makes this one very unique. It's a beaut! #8274269

Kerry Drager January 06, 2010

Hi Rick and Kathy,
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I'm pleased that you like the photo!

Thanks again,

Kerry #8275178

Roger S. Moore January 14, 2010

Another great shot! I see so many of the concepts you teach at work in this image. #8297478

Kerry Drager January 14, 2010

Hi Roger,
Great to hear from you! Ah, yes, the photo does cover a number of concepts - from wide-angle to lighting to people in the environment :-) ...
Thanks so much for the note, Roger, and glad you like the image!
Kerry #8297568

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