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Out of this world

© Courtenay Vanderbilt

Out of this world

Uploaded: May 11, 2011 05:17:27

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Back when I moved to Atlanta the Hyatt Regency was the tallest building in the skyline. On top is the Polaris restaurant (looking very much like a space ship) which had a 360˚revolving view of the area. This is a shot from the terrace of AmericasMart some 20 floors up around sunset.

Comments

Dayna Cain level-classic May 11, 2011

What an awesome view and you captured it perfectly. Amazing! #1376174

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic May 11, 2011

Wow, what a gorgeous capture, Courtenay. Love the shapes and reflections. I've been to that restaurant. Doesn't it also have water pods inside? I think we'll see this again. #9399361

Bojan Bencic level-classic May 11, 2011

Great elements and composition, Courtenay. Fantastic light. #9399374

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic May 11, 2011

It could almost be a space city. Love the shape and contour of the images with that superb reflection and colour. Guess you aren't too afraid of heights. Oh the length a photographer will go to. #9399386

Gina Cormier May 11, 2011

That is one fabulous city view!!! Gorgeous!!! #9399393

Michael Frazier level-classic May 11, 2011

Awesome city view Courtenay. The reflection is great also. #9399415

Robert R. Goodman May 11, 2011

Hi Courtenay,Wonderful capture my friend.Beautiful city!!!! #9399417

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 11, 2011

Outstanding comp. clarity and perfect capture, Courtenay. #9399499

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 11, 2011

I expect the Jetsons to be landing any minute! LOL! Isn't it amazing how quickly the skyline of a growing city changes?? Austin is the same way - each time I ramble down there, it seems like another high-rise is going up. Wonderful design elements, great light and reflections - ATL is one fascinating place - full of so many wonderful and terrific photo opps - a super example here! #9399553

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 11, 2011

It does seem otherworldly! Great shot!! #9399766

Douglas Pignet May 11, 2011

very kewl capture and great comp & pov...well done #9399784

Ron McEwan May 11, 2011

So went the neighborhood and the view LOL. Great shooting here Courtenay. I would like to get to Atlanta some day #9399809

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 11, 2011

So this is the one you were going to take me too! :) Wonderful view and very surprised to see you up that high! #9399838

John Benway May 11, 2011

Gorgeous city view Courtenay. Beautiful work.
John #9399839

Mike Clime May 11, 2011

Great capture, nice comp, colors and beautiful reflection, Courtenay! #9399931

Marilyn Cornwell May 11, 2011

Such a great image of a city (I think of the Jetsons too) - the colours and composition are wonderful! #9400027

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 11, 2011

Ohhhh so pretty Courtenay..

jo ann c. #9400087

Renee Doyle May 11, 2011

You went up that high - lol!!! Very cool capture and comp of this wonderful cityscape Courtenay!! #9400122

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic May 11, 2011

A beauty!! Well done! #9400174

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 11, 2011

What a great shot, Courtenay! The reflection and colors are so pretty! #9400261

Claudia Kuhn level-classic May 11, 2011

Cool comp and great colors Courtenay #9400300

Ken Smith level-classic May 12, 2011

That's how I remember it too, back in 1970 when I first moved to ATL. It was the cool place to be...probably still is! :-) I like your crop/comp, Courtenay...hope to see this one again! #9400825

Debra R. Harder May 12, 2011

WOW...this is so AWESOME, Courtenay! The architecture has a "Jetsons" style. Your lighting is excellent...and the comp and details are superb. SUPERB! jsb #9401473

Leslie McLain level-classic May 12, 2011

Terrific capture and light, Courtenay. #9401959

Wm Nosal May 19, 2011

Wonderful Shot, Courtenay! #9414973

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic June 22, 2011

Congrats on your finalist award. This is a wonderful image. Good luck in the next round. #9473641

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic June 22, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist Courtenay! #9473656

Carol Eade level-addict June 22, 2011

This is beautiful, congratulations on your finalist, Courtenay! #9474071

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 22, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9474174

Val Feldman level-deluxe June 22, 2011

Hey, Courtenay! Congratulations on your fantastic Finalist and all the best in the upcoming round!! WTG! #9474221

Wm Nosal June 22, 2011

Congratulations, Courtenay! #9474233

Kathy Salerni level-classic June 22, 2011

Congratulations on your well deserved Finalist, Courtenay! #9474279

Jessica Jenney June 22, 2011

Congratulations, Courtenay on your beautiful finalist! #9474609

Lorna Shutter June 22, 2011

I love this one, Court!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award!!!!! WTG, girl!!! :)
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Marilyn Cornwell June 22, 2011

This is a great image, Courtenay! It has an 'other-world' sense to it that is wonderful and I hope my congratulations is the first and another will follow! #9474677

Renee Doyle June 22, 2011

WTG girl!! Congratulations! #9474823

Amy M. Wilson June 22, 2011

Sorry I missed this first time around! HUGE congratulations on your amazing Finalist, Courtenay!! #9474846

Sharon Sawyer June 22, 2011

WTG, Courtenay!!! HUGE congratulations on your wonderful finalist and all the best in the next round. #9475357

Leslie McLain level-classic June 22, 2011

Congrats on a terrific finalist, Courtenay. #9475410

Robert R. Goodman June 22, 2011

A big congratulations,My Friend.WTG!Courtenay!!!! #9475616

Debra Booth June 22, 2011

Great shot with beautiful lighting, Courtenay! Congrats!! #9475762

Nancy (Peaches) Harker June 22, 2011

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your AWESOME finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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Phyllis H. Burchett June 22, 2011

Congrats Courtenay on this fabulous finalist! I remember my first "grown up" dinner at the Polaris when I was about nine years old! #9476208

Monnie Ryan June 22, 2011

Congratulations, Courtenay! #9476326

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 22, 2011

Congrats on your well deserved finalist, Courtenay! #9476460

Cindy Bendush level-classic June 22, 2011

Congratulations on your awesome finalist Courtenay! #9476574

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 22, 2011

CONGRATZ Courtenay on this very beautiful Finalist award. Good luck up next!

UB. #9476610

Ann Coates level-classic June 22, 2011

Awesome image here Courtenay. Congratulations on your Finalist. #9476987

Darryl Wilkinson June 23, 2011

Beautiful perspective and capture, Courtenay! Congratulations on the award! #9477264

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 23, 2011

gorgeous finalist Court, huge congrats! #9477532

Stephen Zacker June 23, 2011

Like all the elements in this image. Congratulations #9477598

MELODIE C. ROBERTS June 23, 2011

Sorry I am late
I was beamed up by Scotty #9477778

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic June 23, 2011

I don't know how I missed this one...maybe I was beamed up with Mel and they erased my memory!LOL Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Courtenay it is great! #9477851

Kathy Cline June 23, 2011

OOOH
So creative as always Courtenay,
Congratulations on a wonderful award.

glitter-graphics.com #9478371

Mary Timman June 23, 2011

Terrific finalist! Congratulations! #9478501

Carla Capra Anderson June 23, 2011

Hi Courtenay.
Gorgeous! Beautiful capture of this brillant architecture!
Congratulations on this Finalist.
;) CC #9478672

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 23, 2011

Congrats on your wonderful capture, Courtenay. #9478963

Cathy Barrows June 23, 2011

Congrats on your finalist...very nice ...I used to love to eat ther #9478994

Ellen Hodges June 23, 2011

Huge congrats on a super beautiful finalist, Courtenay! Very best luck!! #9479197

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 23, 2011

Congratulations, Courtenay! WTG! #9479237

Julie Burnett June 23, 2011

Congratulations on this fabulous finalist, Courtenay!! I wish you the best of luck in the next round!! #9479347

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 24, 2011

WOWZA! Congratulations on this fantastic finalist Courtenay!

jo ann c. #9483021

Debra R. Harder June 25, 2011

This is such a cool image, Courtenay!! Huge congratulations on your brilliant finalist!! jsb #9485031

Bojan Bencic level-classic June 26, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist, Courtenay. #9486452

Merna L. Nobile July 01, 2011

Congratulations to all of the Award Winners for May 2011. Merna #9500094

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