Sky Lines [America Pictures of Illinois]
Uploaded: January 15, 2009 09:30:43
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
Dominick M. Dimacale January 15, 2009
Great image and timing in your part to take this wonderful image, John, so lovely, HTD!!!!!
Dominick #1068295
Mitch Spence January 15, 2009
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. #7034643Susana Ms Heide January 15, 2009
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! #7034656Joy Rector January 15, 2009
wow, awesome #7034676Elida Gutierrez January 15, 2009
I see a WINNER here!!!HTD!!! #7034683
John Caruso January 15, 2009
Donna Pagakismember since: 1/12/2004 What a superb image John, well seen and captured!! Happy theme day!!!
1/15/2009 9:41:46 AM
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Bravo John! Wonderful composition and perspective with terrific colors. Keep that great spotting ability of yours going. Best Regards, Steven
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John Caruso January 15, 2009
You all are so wonderful! Thanks a million for your exceedingly kind comments! #7034728Dr Silly January 15, 2009
Cool shot, but to high for me. LOL :O)Daniella Puente January 15, 2009
WOW! I think this is EXCELLENT... #7034801Pat Gamwell January 15, 2009
Wowzaaaa! Get-back-Jack...how AWESOME is THIS!!!! Sure will make the Judges take notice! #7035135John Caruso January 15, 2009
You're so great! Thanks Doc, Danella, and Pat! #7035339Les Rhoades January 15, 2009
Lines theme or not, you get my vote! Nicely done John #7035373John Caruso January 15, 2009
Thanks as always, Les! #7035455David Phalen January 15, 2009
Spectacular POV and capture!! HTD!! #7035520Jill Battaglia January 15, 2009
Just awesome John! I love your point of view with all your images. You see art in places I miss it. Wonderful stuff! :-) #7035624John Caruso January 15, 2009
Thanks David!And thank you, too, Jill! #7035732
Leslie McLain January 15, 2009
Amazing shadows. Very cool. #7035973Lisa D. Greer January 15, 2009
This is SO cool! Love it! HTD! #7036200Michael Umbreit January 15, 2009
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 #7036343Corinne M. Thompson January 15, 2009
Magnificent capture and theme entry John! #7036969Susan M. Hembree January 15, 2009
I love this, John! Wonderful image! HTD! #7037037Susan Weisensel January 15, 2009
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. #7037063Usman M. Bajwa January 15, 2009
A unique pov, with great detail and composition, John.UB. #7037239
Katarina Mansson January 15, 2009
WOW! This is a winner in my book...and a perfect theme entry. HTD John! #7037301Datha Y. Thompson January 16, 2009
Another WOW from me too John!! Stopped me in my tracks as well!! WTG :0) #7039893Karen E. Baumann January 16, 2009
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! #7040321John Caruso January 17, 2009
You've all made my day! Thank you for your wonderful outpouring of support for this photo! I truly appreciate it! #7043163Jeana Clark January 17, 2009
~J~ #7045710
John Caruso January 18, 2009
Jeana, you are so kind! Thanks! #7047858Margie Hurwich January 20, 2009
SO COOL!!! You were in my neck of the woods! #7058711John Caruso January 21, 2009
So good to hear from you Margie! Yup, I was right around the corner! #7059994Marisol Pastor January 25, 2009
No wonder you stopped on your tracks! Great capture! #7083880John Caruso January 26, 2009
Glad you liked it Marisol! #7088563Michelle L. Frick January 28, 2009
What a beautiful image of the skyline and shadows they make John! Excellent POV! #7099332John Caruso January 28, 2009
I appreciate it as always, Shell! #7100013Nikki McDonald February 04, 2009
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. #7127147John Caruso February 05, 2009
You are terrific, Nikki! Thanks! #7128588Kara L. Hendricks April 18, 2010
Congratulations John on being today's 101 POTD!! This is one eye catching shot!!! #8542899William C. Raco April 18, 2010
Very fine eye and photo, JohnNikki McDonald April 18, 2010
Congratulations on your pick for POTD at 101, John. #8542913Mitch Spence April 18, 2010
An exceptional image, John. Congratulations on your 101 POTD. #8542919Katarina Mansson April 18, 2010
Stunning image on all aspects! Congratulations on your POTD John! #8542996Bunny Snow April 18, 2010
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.
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Dr Silly April 18, 2010
Congrats John on your 101 POTD, BP judges got this wrong, it should have been Gold. :O) #8543181Patti Coblentz April 18, 2010
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
I'll just say .... WOW! CONGRATZ. on the 101 POTD!UB. #8543193
Diane Dupuis April 18, 2010
LOVE IT JOHN!!! Congrats! #8543203Daniella Puente April 18, 2010
Congrats John I always loved this one! #8543218Chris Budny April 18, 2010
This is one I missed, apparently, some time ago! Fantastic capture, John! #8543255Jane Holestine April 18, 2010
Superb image, John! Congrats on your 101 POTD! #8543276Teri Klinger April 18, 2010
yes I LOVED this one when I first saw it - so unique! great job and congrats on your 101 POTD #8543324Susie Peek-Swint April 18, 2010
Terrific capture John ~ many congrats on your 101 POTD! #8543362Linda D. Lester April 18, 2010
WOW! This is too cool....congrats on your 101 POTD!! #8543469Bob Cournoyer April 18, 2010
Way to go, John, on your 101 POTD.. :-) #8544944Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 19, 2010
A belated congratulations John, I love this image!!! #8550793Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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