Chicago from the Hancock Building [City of Chicago Pictures]

© Leslie McLain

Chicago from the Hancock Building

Uploaded: November 04, 2013 04:07:14

Description

Exif: F Number: 8, ExposureTime: 8/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 04, 2013

WOW, Leslie. This is beautiful! #1551243

Colette M. Metcalf November 04, 2013

Oh my!! Gorgeous capture, Leslie!!!!! #10890525

Lindley Johnson level-classic November 04, 2013

What a gorgeous view of the city, Leslie! #10890531

Ellen Hodges November 04, 2013

Superb capture, Leslie!! #10890814

Ray level-classic November 04, 2013

Fantastic work here, Leslie! #10891042

Carol Flisak level-classic November 04, 2013

Stunning image, Leslie... gorgeous pov and colors! #10891085

Kathy Salerni level-classic November 04, 2013

Holy cow, this is gorgeous, Leslie! The yellow lights are stunning! #10891192

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 07, 2013

Ah, I'd hoped to get up there for dusk shots... NEXT time ;) Love the vastness of this view... #10893013

Ann Lyssenko level-classic November 07, 2013

Super view Leslie with details and the horizon, something we do not frequently see from this perspective. Wonderful! Ann #10893401

Deborah Lewinson level-addict November 13, 2013

Truly over the top, Leslie! Outstanding capture and processing, and I love the glow!

Debby #10898048

Rudi Reiner level-classic November 18, 2013

Wow, what a great city evening shot! #10902298

Deborah Lewinson level-addict December 31, 2013

So glad to see this again, and hope it keeps going in the contest, Leslie!

Congratulations! #10933256

Joannie Bertucci level-classic January 01, 2014

Let me be the first to congratulate you on one amazing, spectacular win Leslie! #10933404

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 01, 2014

Beautiful capture and light, Leslie. CONGRATZ on the Gold Winner!

UB. #10933442

Michelle Alton January 01, 2014

Easy to get lost in this architectural sea of gold! Congratulations on its new golden badge, Leslie! #10933513

Gail Sullivan level-classic January 01, 2014

Congrats, Leslie! #10933557

Ellen Hodges January 01, 2014

Huge congrats on a fabulous winner, Leslie!! #10933588

Deborah Lewinson level-addict January 01, 2014

Huge congrats on your win for this magnificent image, Leslie!

Happy New Year!
Debby #10933614

Charlotte A. Mather January 01, 2014

Super capture that deserves the gold! Congrats Leslie well deserved #10933741

Claudia Kuhn level-classic January 01, 2014

Spectacular Leslie, congratulations! Fav! #10933776

William C. Raco level-classic January 01, 2014

Fantastic perspective and photo
Congratulations and Happy New Year, Leslie #10933795

Tammy Espino January 01, 2014

Congrats, Leslie! Happy New year! #10933840

Ann Lyssenko level-classic January 01, 2014

Congratulations Leslie on being a winner with this wonderful cityscape of Chicago with a unique POV. Super! Ann #10933855

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic January 01, 2014

So happy to see this again. A big congrats to you on your win, Leslie! #10933933

Michelle Tinger January 01, 2014

Congrats on your 2nd place win on this outstanding image #10933956

Carol L. Fowler January 01, 2014

Congrats on the Win! #10934070

Lindley Johnson level-classic January 01, 2014

Congratulations on your fantastic winner, Leslie! #10934136

Michele Peterson level-classic January 01, 2014

Wow, Leslie, this is incredible! Congratulations on this winner, it is really beautiful to look at! #10934163

Rona L. Schwarz January 01, 2014

This is truly awesome, Leslie! Amazing perspective - love the vastness - and the clarity and color! Wonderful Winner! Congratulations and Happy New Year! #10934211

Val Feldman level-classic January 01, 2014

Spectacular! What an edge-to-edge marvelous nighttime view of this amazing city all aglow! Congratulations, Leslie, on your stunning Gold Winner! #10934242

Kathryn Wesserling January 01, 2014

Such a full and beautiful scene, Leslie. I love these different POVa you've been creating of the city. Congratulations for another special Win. #10934432

Susan K. Snow January 01, 2014

This looks like a Christmas image with the glow. Well seen and stunningly executed in reality and in photoshop. Congratulations on this stunning creation and your special winner to open up the New Year. It is a very happy new year for you. #10934436

Monnie Ryan January 01, 2014

Wow. Just Wow! Congratulations! #10934451

Phyllis A. Houghton January 01, 2014

Congrats on your Golden image! Beautiful. #10934483

Carol Flisak level-classic January 01, 2014

Huge congratulations on this gorgeous winner, Leslie! #10934667

Terry Cervi level-deluxe January 01, 2014

Congrats on your fantastic win, Leslie! #10934752

Colette M. Metcalf January 02, 2014

SOOO glad to see this get Gold! Congrats to you Leslie!!!! #10934878

Karen Celella January 02, 2014

Congratulations on your dazzling winner, Leslie! #10935221

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 03, 2014

Congratulations on your outstanding 2nd Place Gold winner Leslie!

jo ann c. #10936092

Nadia Paul January 05, 2014

Simply outstanding Leslie - congrats! #10938427

Rosemary Sampson level-classic January 06, 2014

Love this shot! And Chicago. Congratulations and well done! #10939253

Mary K. Robison January 08, 2014

Brilliant night scene, Leslie.
Congratulations on your well earned Gold Winner! #10940215

Cindy Bendush level-classic January 08, 2014

Spectacular view Leslie! Big congrats on your outstanding gold! #10940552

Merna L. Nobile January 14, 2014

I recently opened my e-mail and found an announcement from Better Photo that the month of November award winners were basking in the glory of finding their name beside their beautiful entry. CONGRATULATIONS!
#10946414

Emile Abbott level-classic March 11, 2016

CONGRATS LESLIE ON ANOTHER GOLD BADGE ALL TIME EP #11445624

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