Holiday Lights [Landscapes & Travel]
Uploaded: January 04, 2003 10:47:41
This was taken fron the John Hancock building on the 96th floor. This is the view looking towards the west. Taken with an Olympus D-400 Zoom- no tripod.
Murry Grigsby January 04, 2003
Nice work, Gunther. I really like the time-of-day lighting and the composition.Murry #17649
Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019
I agree with Murry, Gunther! Great shot!Cathy :) #37833
Henny Grevelink May 26, 2019
Great picture with verrry many lights! I love the focus an colors! ;>) #37900Gunther Allen May 26, 2019
I would like to thank everyone for your comments. They are always appreciated. Thanks again- and Happy New Year! #38164Henny Grevelink May 26, 2019
Sorry, Gunther, a Happy New Year to you and your family! ;>) #38175Cheryl Meisel May 26, 2019
Congrats on this great shot! Cheryl #54675Gunther Allen May 26, 2019
I appreciate the honor of being picked as a finalist--and really appreciate your comments!! :-) #55098Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019
Congratulations on finals, Gunther!Cathy :) #58641
Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019
Congratulations on your second place win, Gunther!Cathy :) #58927
Faye White May 26, 2019
Gorgeous view Gunther - congratulations on your win! #59162Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Congrats!! #59192Gunther Allen May 26, 2019
Thank you Cathy, Faye, Murry, Jeannie, and BetterPhoto.com! I always appreciate you comments and input!!- Gunther #59332Tess Campbell May 26, 2019
Congrats Gunther... #59503Shelley Sanders May 26, 2019
Congrats Gunther on your win! Strangely enough I get a very calm feeling from this busy city scene. The time of day you chose reminds me of the time of day where people are winding down from work, getting home with family. It seems peaceful. : ) #59631Gunther Allen May 26, 2019
Thanks Tess and Shelly- surprisingly enough this was my first time in any highrise in Chicago, even though I've lived here for over a year now. I was touring some friends from California and we went up to the observatory deck and then in the restaurant for cocktails. The evening was winding down and below the streets were full of activity, but 96 floors above time almost stood still and the view was breathtaking. The streets oozed away from the highrises like lava from a volcano, as the blue hour changed to twilight and cast a magic over the evening. I loved taking this picture and it reminds me of a happy time. #59659Kathy L. Schneider May 26, 2019
Very nice Gunther! I really like the way you have composed this city scene!Mary E. Heinz August 01, 2005
Great description and photo...enjoyedGunther Allen August 01, 2005
Thank you for commenting Mary. I'm glad you enjoyed the gallery! -G #1664879Jean Campbell Creamer August 28, 2008
Simply beautiful. You have a lovely photo site. #6380058Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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