Sky Lines

© John Caruso

Sky Lines

Uploaded: January 15, 2009 09:30:43

Description

1/200 at f/7.1; Lens 12-24; Focal Length 13; ISO 400; Hand Held; Natural Light; Exposure Compensation +.33

I stopped in my tracks when I saw this scene unfold before me: the shadows of the Chicago skyline as they stretched out over the lake, reaching toward the horizon in an effort to rejoin the sky.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 13.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 15, 2009

Great image and timing in your part to take this wonderful image, John, so lovely, HTD!!!!!


Dominick #1068295

Mitch Spence level-classic January 15, 2009

What a vantage point you had here, John, and you took full advantage of it with this shot. The stretch of those shadows is amazing. #7034643

Susana Ms Heide January 15, 2009

WOW!!! This really has a MAGNIFIC element to it!!! Breathtaking view! And of course, we can always count on John's watchful combination of vision and sense to capture something extraordinary in the ordinary! #7034656

Joy Rector January 15, 2009

wow, awesome #7034676

Elida Gutierrez level-classic January 15, 2009

I see a WINNER here!!!

HTD!!! #7034683

John Caruso January 15, 2009

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member since: 1/12/2004 What a superb image John, well seen and captured!! Happy theme day!!!

1/15/2009 9:41:46 AM

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member since: 4/22/2006

Bravo John! Wonderful composition and perspective with terrific colors. Keep that great spotting ability of yours going. Best Regards, Steven

1/15/2009 9:43:27 AM #7034723

John Caruso January 15, 2009

You all are so wonderful! Thanks a million for your exceedingly kind comments! #7034728

Dr Silly level-classic January 15, 2009

Cool shot, but to high for me. LOL :O)
#7034730

Daniella Puente January 15, 2009

WOW! I think this is EXCELLENT... #7034801

Pat Gamwell January 15, 2009

Wowzaaaa! Get-back-Jack...how AWESOME is THIS!!!! Sure will make the Judges take notice! #7035135

John Caruso January 15, 2009

You're so great! Thanks Doc, Danella, and Pat! #7035339

Les Rhoades level-classic January 15, 2009

Lines theme or not, you get my vote! Nicely done John #7035373

John Caruso January 15, 2009

Thanks as always, Les! #7035455

David Phalen January 15, 2009

Spectacular POV and capture!! HTD!! #7035520

Jill Battaglia January 15, 2009

Just awesome John! I love your point of view with all your images. You see art in places I miss it. Wonderful stuff! :-) #7035624

John Caruso January 15, 2009

Thanks David!

And thank you, too, Jill! #7035732

Leslie McLain level-classic January 15, 2009

Amazing shadows. Very cool. #7035973

Lisa D. Greer January 15, 2009

This is SO cool! Love it! HTD! #7036200

Michael Umbreit January 15, 2009

John - Great "lines" shot! I almost did a lines entry from a shot that looks up the Hancock with a little DD flair. It didn't hold a candle to this! Great eye as usual! - Mike #7036343

Corinne M. Thompson January 15, 2009

Magnificent capture and theme entry John! #7036969

Susan M. Hembree January 15, 2009

I love this, John! Wonderful image! HTD! #7037037

Susan Weisensel January 15, 2009

OMG I knew this was Chicago before I read it. This is so wonderful, way to stop in your tracks to capture this image. I bet it is a winner. Good luck. #7037063

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 15, 2009

A unique pov, with great detail and composition, John.

UB. #7037239

Katarina Mansson January 15, 2009

WOW! This is a winner in my book...and a perfect theme entry. HTD John! #7037301

Datha Y. Thompson January 16, 2009

Another WOW from me too John!! Stopped me in my tracks as well!! WTG :0) #7039893

Karen E. Baumann January 16, 2009

This is an amazing shot of the skyline, wow! I am glad you stopped in your tracks and didn't go over the edge - LOL! Very cool POV! #7040321

John Caruso January 17, 2009

You've all made my day! Thank you for your wonderful outpouring of support for this photo! I truly appreciate it! #7043163

Jeana Clark January 17, 2009


This is So Fabulous John!!!
for someone from the plains of Kansas....
This is definately a treat for my eyes!!!
Outstanding POV...EXCELLENT!!!!!

~J~ #7045710

John Caruso January 18, 2009

Jeana, you are so kind! Thanks! #7047858

Margie Hurwich January 20, 2009

SO COOL!!! You were in my neck of the woods! #7058711

John Caruso January 21, 2009

So good to hear from you Margie! Yup, I was right around the corner! #7059994

Marisol Pastor January 25, 2009

No wonder you stopped on your tracks! Great capture! #7083880

John Caruso January 26, 2009

Glad you liked it Marisol! #7088563

Michelle L. Frick January 28, 2009

What a beautiful image of the skyline and shadows they make John! Excellent POV! #7099332

John Caruso January 28, 2009

I appreciate it as always, Shell! #7100013

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 04, 2009

You stopped in your tracks? Where the heck were you walking? This is a stunner, John, and should soon be one of your best sellers. Love the POV, design elements, colors and light. I'm making it my favorite of your January entries. #7127147

John Caruso February 05, 2009

You are terrific, Nikki! Thanks! #7128588

Kara L. Hendricks April 18, 2010

Congratulations John on being today's 101 POTD!! This is one eye catching shot!!! #8542899

William C. Raco level-classic April 18, 2010

Very fine eye and photo, John
Congratulations on your 101 POTD #8542904

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 18, 2010

Congratulations on your pick for POTD at 101, John. #8542913

Mitch Spence level-classic April 18, 2010

An exceptional image, John. Congratulations on your 101 POTD. #8542919

Katarina Mansson April 18, 2010

Stunning image on all aspects! Congratulations on your POTD John! #8542996

Bunny Snow April 18, 2010

I'd stop in my tracks, also. Wonderful POV, timing, shadows, composition. Really awesome capture!!!

Alas, it's too high for me. I get dizzy thinking about hanging over and shooting this.

#8543042

Dr Silly level-classic April 18, 2010

Congrats John on your 101 POTD, BP judges got this wrong, it should have been Gold. :O) #8543181

Patti Coblentz April 18, 2010

This is an awesome image...the shadows and varying lines make this so compositionally interesting...a winner in all ways to my eye! Congratulations on the PG101 POTD, John!

Patti #8543189

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 18, 2010

I'll just say .... WOW! CONGRATZ. on the 101 POTD!

UB. #8543193

Diane Dupuis April 18, 2010

LOVE IT JOHN!!! Congrats! #8543203

Daniella Puente April 18, 2010

Congrats John I always loved this one! #8543218

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 18, 2010

This is one I missed, apparently, some time ago! Fantastic capture, John! #8543255

Jane Holestine April 18, 2010

Superb image, John! Congrats on your 101 POTD! #8543276

Teri Klinger April 18, 2010

yes I LOVED this one when I first saw it - so unique! great job and congrats on your 101 POTD #8543324

Susie Peek-Swint April 18, 2010

Terrific capture John ~ many congrats on your 101 POTD! #8543362

Linda D. Lester level-classic April 18, 2010

WOW! This is too cool....congrats on your 101 POTD!! #8543469

Bob Cournoyer level-classic April 18, 2010

Way to go, John, on your 101 POTD.. :-) #8544944

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 19, 2010

A belated congratulations John, I love this image!!! #8550793

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