Inspiring Photo: Sky Lines #7743436

Sky Lines [America Pictures of Illinois]

Uploaded: January 15, 2009 17:30:43

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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

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Dominick M. Dimacale January 15, 2009 0

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

Dominick #1068295

Mitch Spence January 15, 2009 0

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 0

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 0

wow, awesome #7034676

Elida Gutierrez January 15, 2009 0

I see a WINNER here!!!

HTD!!! #7034683

John Caruso January 15, 2009 0

Donna Pagakis
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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

Steven W. Lepak
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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 0

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

Dr Silly January 15, 2009 0

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

Daniella Puente January 15, 2009 0

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

Pat Gamwell January 15, 2009 0

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

John Caruso January 15, 2009 0

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

Les Rhoades January 15, 2009 0

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

John Caruso January 15, 2009 0

Thanks as always, Les! #7035455

David Phalen January 15, 2009 0

Spectacular POV and capture!! HTD!! #7035520

Jill Battaglia January 15, 2009 0

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 0

Thanks David!

And thank you, too, Jill! #7035732

Leslie McLain January 15, 2009 0

Amazing shadows. Very cool. #7035973

Lisa D. Greer January 16, 2009 0

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

Michael Umbreit January 16, 2009 0

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 16, 2009 0

Magnificent capture and theme entry John! #7036969

Susan M. Hembree January 16, 2009 0

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

Susan Weisensel January 16, 2009 0

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 January 16, 2009 0

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

UB. #7037239

Katarina Mansson January 16, 2009 0

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

Datha Y. Thompson January 16, 2009 0

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

Karen E. Baumann January 16, 2009 0

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 0

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 18, 2009 0

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 0
Jeana, you are so kind! Thanks! #7047858

Margie Hurwich January 21, 2009 0
SO COOL!!! You were in my neck of the woods! #7058711

John Caruso January 21, 2009 0
So good to hear from you Margie! Yup, I was right around the corner! #7059994

Marisol Pastor January 25, 2009 0
No wonder you stopped on your tracks! Great capture! #7083880

John Caruso January 26, 2009 0
Glad you liked it Marisol! #7088563

Michelle L. Frick January 28, 2009 0
What a beautiful image of the skyline and shadows they make John! Excellent POV! #7099332

John Caruso January 29, 2009 0
I appreciate it as always, Shell! #7100013

Nikki McDonald February 05, 2009 0
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 0
You are terrific, Nikki! Thanks! #7128588

Kara L. Hendricks April 18, 2010 0
Congratulations John on being today's 101 POTD!! This is one eye catching shot!!! #8542899

William C. Raco April 18, 2010 0
Very fine eye and photo, John
Congratulations on your 101 POTD #8542904

Nikki McDonald April 18, 2010 0
Congratulations on your pick for POTD at 101, John. #8542913

Mitch Spence April 18, 2010 0
An exceptional image, John. Congratulations on your 101 POTD. #8542919

Katarina Mansson April 18, 2010 0
Stunning image on all aspects! Congratulations on your POTD John! #8542996

Bunny Snow April 18, 2010 0
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 April 18, 2010 0
Congrats John on your 101 POTD, BP judges got this wrong, it should have been Gold. :O) #8543181

Patti Coblentz April 18, 2010 0
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 April 18, 2010 0
I'll just say .... WOW! CONGRATZ. on the 101 POTD!
UB. #8543193

Diane Dupuis April 18, 2010 0
LOVE IT JOHN!!! Congrats! #8543203

Daniella Puente April 18, 2010 0
Congrats John I always loved this one! #8543218

Chris Budny April 18, 2010 0
This is one I missed, apparently, some time ago! Fantastic capture, John! #8543255

Jane Holestine April 18, 2010 0
Superb image, John! Congrats on your 101 POTD! #8543276

Teri Klinger April 18, 2010 0
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 0
Terrific capture John ~ many congrats on your 101 POTD! #8543362

Linda D. Lester April 18, 2010 0
WOW! This is too cool....congrats on your 101 POTD!! #8543469

Bob Cournoyer April 19, 2010 0
Way to go, John, on your 101 POTD.. :-) #8544944

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 19, 2010 0
A belated congratulations John, I love this image!!! #8550793

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