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Wavy Aqua Blue

© Michael S. Baker

Wavy Aqua Blue

Uploaded: March 13, 2012

Description

This image is an isolated capture of the Aqua Building in the Loop area of Chicago. "Aqua" comes off more as a massive sculpture than an 87-story residential block in the crowded heart of the city.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 13, 2012

Outstanding perspective and capture! #1449453

David M. Montero March 14, 2012

Very interesting shapes. Well captured Michael! #10038144

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 15, 2012

Fantastic capture, Michael; on my last Chicago visit, this building was nearing completion. Looks better than I expected, seeing it complete! The underside balcony lighting is great. #10039406

Lindley Johnson level-classic March 16, 2012

Terrific POV, comp, light, and details, Mike! #10041017

Carol Flisak level-classic March 16, 2012

Wonderful abstract image, Mike... love the composition, light, details and perspective! #10041041

Michael S. Baker March 17, 2012

Thanks all! Much appreciate your comments!
#10042194

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict May 01, 2012

Congratulations Michael on your POTD Win!!!


Dominick #10115704

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 01, 2012

Congratulations! Nice to see this one again! #10115717

Katarina Mansson May 01, 2012

Superb architechtural EoD capture! Congratulations on your POTD Michael! #10115718

Leslie McLain level-classic May 01, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful POTD, Mike. Love this building. #10115761

Andre Larose May 01, 2012

Great shot! Congratulations on this wonderful POTD!

André #10115764

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic May 01, 2012

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your outstanding POTD! 8o) #10115766

Joy Rector May 01, 2012

congrats on the POTD #10115770

Richard M. Waas May 01, 2012

I love it Michael.... Certainly a well deserved POTD!!! #10115780

Marilyn Cornwell May 01, 2012

What a brilliant image! Congratulations on POTD! #10115792

Kathryn Wesserling May 01, 2012

This is a truly POTD-worthy image! It's wonderful, Michael. #10115798

Betty Ann Kelly level-classic May 01, 2012

Stunning! Great job...congrats on your POTD! Love the colors, comp & angle. #10115820

Carol Flisak level-classic May 01, 2012

Congrats on this wonderful POTD, Mike! #10115832

Lindley Johnson level-classic May 01, 2012

I love your unique image of this cool building, Mike! Congratulations on your terrific and well-deserved POTD. #10115853

Michael Umbreit May 01, 2012

Mike - Congratulations on your POTD! Nice work as usual! I need to get back to the city, it has been way too long. - Mike #10115919

Maria Coulson May 01, 2012

Interesting POV Michael. cogratulations!! #10116043

Cesar J. La Rosa May 01, 2012

WONDERFUL architectural abstract, Mike. Definitely one of the best I've ever seen!
Congratulations on this well-deserved POTD!!!
Cesar #10116051

Sharon F. Morris level-classic May 01, 2012

Congrats Mike on your POTH. Great POV and framing. #10116081

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 01, 2012

Well seen and taken, Michael. CONGRATZ on the POTD!

UB. #10116168

Phyllis A. Houghton May 01, 2012

Congrats on this fantasticl POTD, Mike! Love the curves, colors, POV, clarity. Very cool!

#10116236

Susan D. Royce level-classic May 01, 2012

Great angle!! Congrats on your POTD! #10116270

Michael S. Baker May 01, 2012

Thanks, everyone, for commenting. Funny...I noticed a ton of betterphoto emails on my phone and didn't realize what was going on...only to check the details to see that the POTD announcement. Thanks again for taking the time out to comment-- much appreciated!
Regards,
Mike B- #10116311

Michael S. Baker May 01, 2012

Thanks, everyone, for commenting. Funny...I noticed a ton of betterphoto emails on my phone and didn't realize what was going on...only to check the details to see the POTD announcement. Thanks again for taking the time out to comment-- much appreciated!
Regards,
Mike B- #10116312

Ellen Hodges May 01, 2012

Huge congrats on a fab POTD, Mike!!! #10116368

Carol Flisak level-classic May 01, 2012

Your lucky day! Congrats on your finalist, Mike! #10116853

Evy Johansen level-classic May 01, 2012

Beautiful captured, Michael! Wonderful colors and clarity. Great composition! Congratulations on your POTD! #10116872

Lois Adomite May 01, 2012

Very nice, congratulation on your finalist. #10117000

Ellen Hodges May 01, 2012

Huge congrats and very best luck, Mike!!! #10117015

Mary K. Robison May 01, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist/POTD, Mike! #10117335

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 02, 2012

Double congratulations, now, on the Finalist... Fingers crossed for gold! #10117989

Lindley Johnson level-classic May 02, 2012

Congratulations on your terrific finalist, Mike! #10117997

Michael S. Baker May 02, 2012

Thanks again, everyone! Feeling lucky today....maybe I'll go out and buy myself a coffee! :-)
#10118143

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic May 02, 2012

Love the design elements and the POV! Congratulations on your POTD! #10119169

Richard D. Love May 03, 2012

Congratulations, Michael. Wonderful perspective and shapes!

Rick #10121489

Ann Lyssenko level-classic May 04, 2012

Love the patterning, diagonal, and wonderful flow of the angle you used. Really holds my interest and my eye keeps moving in the frame. Super! Ann #10122598

Michael S. Baker May 04, 2012

Thanks for commenting, Amanda, Richard, Ann! Much appreciated! #10122724

Janet Fikar May 05, 2012

What a beauty. Fabulous capture. Congrats. #10124025

Leslie McLain level-classic May 05, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful winner, Mike. #10124074

Carol Flisak level-classic May 05, 2012

Huge congrats on your wonderful winner, Mike! #10124144

Ellen Hodges May 05, 2012

Congrats on a WOW winner, Mike!!! #10124429

Phyllis A. Houghton May 05, 2012

Congratulation on your fabulous gold, Mike! #10124524

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic May 05, 2012

I knew it, Congratulations on your well deserved GOLD win!!! #10124526

Lindley Johnson level-classic May 05, 2012

Big congratulations on your well-deserved Winner, Mike! #10124542

Peggy Pfister level-classic May 05, 2012

Just ... wow! Congrats on the POTD and win!! #10124639

Merna L. Nobile May 06, 2012

Well here we are, through thick and thin. It is a joy to be able to be supportive and to congratulate each other for another month of magnificent photographs during May, 2012. I send all of you my very best, Merna Nobile #10126543

Michael S. Baker May 06, 2012

Thanks everyone, for your congratulatory comments! It's very much appreciated! #10126673

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 07, 2012

One more round of congratulations, on the win! Terrific design capture. #10127418

David M. Montero May 11, 2012

Congratulations on scoring gold with this splendid capture Michael! #10134404

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