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On the Ledge

© Leslie McLain

On the Ledge

Uploaded: July 16, 2010 14:50:43

Description

The Ledge brings an exhilarating new experience to the Willis (formerly Sears) Tower Skydeck. At 1,353 feet up, The Ledge’s glass boxes extend out 4.3 feet from the skyscraper’s Skydeck on the 103rd floor, providing never-before-seen views of the city.

Exif: F Number: 14, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 16, 2010

HOLY MOLY, Leslie! This is an incredible shot and I would never be able to get out there...even to get a photo of the view! I don't remember these ledges being there when I was at the top of the tower! It's just as well I didn't know! LOL :-) k #1288997

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 16, 2010

Certainly is a unique image with unique, pov,& perspective & superb reflections! WTG, Leslie! #8768850

Sam Britt July 16, 2010

This is definitely not a place for someone with a fear of heights! Terrific capture, Leslie. #8768888

Ellen Hodges July 17, 2010

Truly fantastic clarity in this awesome image, Leslie!!! Thanks so much again!!! #8770076

Karen Celella July 18, 2010

Oh, wow, I can't wait to visit this place. Great shot Leslie! #8771397

Debra R. Harder July 18, 2010

WOW...what a great POV on this, Leslie! What ledge were you standing on...LOL! OMG! As long as there is glass in front of me, I'd be okay with it...LOL! Great details, clarity, colors and comp. Love it! Deb #8772122

Val Feldman level-deluxe July 18, 2010

Never in a million years!!! :) But what a fantastic shot, Leslie...conjures up all kinds of emotional responses in the viewer...great visual impact!!!! #8772179

Joannie Bertucci level-classic July 20, 2010

Spectacular vision Leslie but never on God's green earth would I be able to do this, just looking at your image made my stomach flip...no reflection on this amazing image! :-) #8776787

Kathryn Wesserling July 20, 2010

Gosh, you Chickens, you! I'd have no problem with that ledge. Of course, someone would have to drag me out there on my belly, and I would have to shoot with my eyes closed, but what an experience! lolll

Leslie - what a wonderful image you've created. We won't forget this one for a long, long time. #8776858

Dawn M. Schneider July 20, 2010

Great Capture!!! I love your chicago shots!!! ALL OF THEM!! #8776860

Dianna Murphy August 13, 2010

Very cool, Big warm congratulations to you Leslie. #8825757

Kathryn Wesserling August 13, 2010

I could have waited until this one Wins, but heck - you just can't praise your friend's outstanding work too many times! Way to go, Leslie! #8826025

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 13, 2010

Excellent Finalist, Leslie! Big congrats to you and all the best in the upcoming round! ~Val #8826656

Freddy Bland August 13, 2010

Wow, Leslie!! This took some real courage!! Awesome capture....I think I will just enjoy this view from you and stay on the ground!! I am a "chicken"!! Many congrats on a wonderful Finalist!! #8827085

Tammy Espino August 13, 2010

A huge congrats on this awesome finalist!! :) #8827943

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict August 13, 2010

Wow, Leslie, congrats again on this superb finalist!

Debby #8829131

Rolando Rosito August 13, 2010

Wonderful finalist Leslie, congratulations! #8829147

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic August 14, 2010

Congratulations Leslie on the this unique image Leslie!!! I don't know if I would have the courage to go up on that kind of elevator. #8830997

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 14, 2010

I certainly remember this well, Leslie! CONGRATULATIONS on all 6 finalists! Good luck! WTG! #8831489

Debra R. Harder August 14, 2010

I definitely remember this AWESOME image too, Leslie! Brilliant work! Congratulations on another EXCELLENT finalist! Deb #8832067

Julie Burnett August 14, 2010

So cool, Leslie, I'd love to do this! Congratulations on this awesome finalist! #8832770

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 14, 2010

No, no, no, no! :-) Big Congrats, Leslie! #8833783

Anne M. Young level-addict August 14, 2010

Super Finalist - congratulations! Love the man with one foot on the glass at the back! #8834672

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