Art & Chicago [Contest Finalists April 2013]
Uploaded: April 21, 2013 08:01:49
Modern art frequently puzzles me and yes, the checkerboard is the art. Personally, I think the Chicago skyline is much more impressive.
Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 19.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lindley Johnson April 21, 2013
I totally agree, Leslie! I love the way you composed this - a terrific image. #1524965Carol Flisak April 21, 2013
I really like this image, Leslie... wonderful composition, lines and enough details of the city for me to linger in the frame! Well done! #10662340Carol L. Fowler April 21, 2013
The Chicago skyline improves the "checkerboard" artwork, for sure! #10662427Terry Cervi April 21, 2013
It looks great all put together in your shot, Leslie!! Much better than just the art alone. #10662515Joy Rector April 22, 2013
wow, well done #10662803Liz blahh April 22, 2013
Terrific capture! #10663196Connie J. Bagot April 22, 2013
Well, the art is okay and the skyline is really nice but what is truly awesome is the way you combined the two in this photo! Really excellent! #10663249Ellen Hodges April 24, 2013
Absolutely gorgeous capture, Leslie!!! Very well seen and captaured! #10666224Michele Peterson May 26, 2013
Lol, I have to agree about modern art, and the skyline IS really nice. However, like Connie mentioned, the combination with the checkerboard is really interesting!! Congratulations on the finalist! #10707561JO ANN CLEVELAND May 26, 2013
Congrats on this super finalist Leslie!jo ann c. #10707677
Kathryn Wesserling May 26, 2013
Truly unique, Leslie. Congratulations for the Finalist. #10707774Ellen Hodges May 26, 2013
Congrats and best luck with this gorgeous finalist, Leslie!! #10707940Tammy Espino May 26, 2013
Congrats!!!!!!! :) #10708162Lindley Johnson May 27, 2013
Congratulations on your terrific finalist, Leslie! #10708814Debra R. Harder May 27, 2013
This is so cool, Leslie! Huge congratulations on your brilliant finalist!! #10708903Terry Cervi May 27, 2013
Love this Leslie! Congrats on your fantastic finalist! #10708974Tammy M. Anderson May 27, 2013
Great comp. and finalist. Congrats! #10709720Monika Sapek May 27, 2013
Really intriguing capture, very unique...Carol Flisak May 27, 2013
Congratulations on your super finalist, Leslie! Good luck in the next round! #10710662Connie J. Bagot May 27, 2013
Congratulations on your beautiful finalists Leslie! This one is my personal favorite----I just love it! #10710689Daniella Puente May 28, 2013
Great view and composition Leslie, congrats! #10711899Chris Budny May 28, 2013
I'm with you on modern art. And the skyline ;) Congratulations! #10712103Rona L. Schwarz May 28, 2013
I never did get to comment on this earlier, Leslie, but I loved it immediately and am thrilled to see it again! Marvelous capture - I love how you've framed and captured the city and the art (although I have to admit that I love modern art)! Super Congrats on this wonderful Finalist! #10712579Phyllis A. Houghton May 29, 2013
Congratulations on your fantastic, unique Finalist, Leslie! #10714243Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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