Toddlin' Town

© Monnie Ryan

Toddlin' Town

Uploaded: January 09, 2013

Description

The song “Chicago,” written by Fred Fisher and published in 1922, established the city as “That Toddlin’ Town.” The nickname, or so I’ve read, is derived from the “Toddlers,” a group of Chicago settlers from a small village in Germany who were forced to leave because they had too much facial hair. True or not, the lines and angles of the buildings sure impressed me! Happy Hump Day, everyone!

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 80, FocalLength: 6.08 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Comments

Robert R. Goodman January 09, 2013

Hi Monnie,Beautiful skyline my friend.Wonderful capture,The only thing I have going on out here are car shows!!!! #1507950

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 09, 2013

Great pov and capture. #10506691

Millie A. Talarico level-classic January 09, 2013

Beautiful capture, cityscape, Monnie~ #10506765

John Connolly January 09, 2013

A delightful cityscape Monnie! An unusual shot from you! #10506929

Mike Clime January 09, 2013

Excellent capture and pov, Monnie! Like the tilt of the buildings! #10506948

Joy Rector January 09, 2013

love it, well done #10507032

Nancy L. Green level-classic January 09, 2013

OUTSTANDING design elements Monnie, I love your wonderful perspectives!!! <>< #10507082

Jack Gaskin January 09, 2013

Wonderful City Scape. i'm always a little surprised when you leave the confines of your favorite park ;o)

Interesting story about the name never heard that one before.

Jack #10507132

Carol L. Fowler January 09, 2013

Wonderful city capture- the skyscrapers are indeed impressive #10507476

Rona L. Schwarz January 09, 2013

What a great skyline capture of one of my favorite cities, Monnie! Is there anything you can't do!!! Wonderful POV and terrific detail and design. And thanks for the info - new to me. #10507624

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic January 10, 2013

Wonderful lines reaching skyward. Interesting info too. #10507781

frank w. degenhardt January 10, 2013

The story about the toddling town was an interesting read and you are so right about the shapes and the looks if the buildings being beautiful. Love the composition and the pov. A beautiful sight my friend. #10507907

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