Inspiring Photo: From Navy Pier #13490744

From Navy Pier

Uploaded: November 03, 2012 05:59:13

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2nd place Winner
Chicago's skyline as seen through the big ferris wheel on Navy Pier.
Category: Travel and Place

Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 12500/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100,100, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350

Comments

Jeff Robinson November 03, 2012

What a great perspective! Outstanding capture and presentation Nikki! #1496182

Bob Cournoyer November 03, 2012

Well seen/composed... :-) #10401981

Terry A. Stoa November 03, 2012

Good catch, Nikki! I sure like the symmetry and colors. The red cars on the Ferris Wheel look great against the fine blue skies.

It would also be fun to see this as a twilight or night shot.

#10402070

David Phalen November 03, 2012

Really like the contrast between the circular shape of the ferris wheel and the vertical background buildings. Excellent POV, colors and clarity!!

Did you ride the ferris wheel? We did many years ago. Long way up.:) #10402303

Anthony G. Comella November 03, 2012

Super viewing - well done!! #10402313

Mitch Spence November 03, 2012

That's just beautifully seen, Nikki, and a striking combination. #10402378

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 04, 2012

This is such an outstanding image Nikki. Great eye for design! #10403573

Lindley Johnson November 04, 2012

Super composition, Nikki - love the circle of the ferris wheel against the straight lines of the buildings. #10403719

Leslie McLain November 04, 2012

Fantastic capture and perspective, Nikki. #10404094

Rona L. Schwarz November 04, 2012

Love this perspective - great framing - and wonderful juxtaposition of circle and lines. I guess it takes an outsider to see a fresh perspective! Looks like you had a great trip! #10404549

Sherran Andersen December 27, 2012

Congrats... not sure you would get me on that ride lol. Love the red on the wheel. #10481538

Susan Williams December 27, 2012

Congratulations on your Finalist, Nikki. Great capture and composition. #10481679

Chris Budny December 28, 2012

What a great design/comp here... And perfect use of a cloudless sky! Congratulations! #10482920

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 28, 2012

Congrats on this beauty Nikki, hope to see it again in Gold!

jo ann c. #10483221

Marcel J. Fernandez December 28, 2012

Congratulations, Nikki on your outstanding Finalist. #10483658

Leslie McLain December 28, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful Chicago finalist, Nikki. #10483688

Connie J. Bagot December 28, 2012

Congratulations Nikki---a beautiful finalist! #10483695

December 28, 2012

sweet juxtaposition #10484463

Mitch Spence December 28, 2012

Yes, it is. :) Congratulations. #10484728

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman December 28, 2012

Only a photographer would have noticed this one. Congratulations! #10484874

Michele Peterson December 28, 2012

Fabulous, Nikki!! Good luck with the next round, and congrats on all of your finalists this month!! #10485102

Nancy L. Green December 28, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS Terry on this wonderful finalist, WTG!!! <>< #10485555

Martha R. Mazon December 28, 2012

Fascinating contrasts, Nikki! Congratulations! #10485713

R. J. Laudenbacher December 29, 2012

Such a fabulous capture Nikki! Congratulations to you on this fabulous finalist and best of luck to you in the next round! 😊 #10486473

Joseph T. Pilonero December 29, 2012

Love the perspective of this - and Chicago has such a wonderful skyline. Super shot. Congratulations on Finalist and good luck on going further with this. TED #10486655

Nancy Marie Ricketts December 29, 2012

Congratulations, Nikki, on your superb finalist! #10486982

Lucy Abrao December 29, 2012

Congrats again, Nikki. :o)
#10487678

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 29, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist!!! Outstanding Nikki! #10487883

Carol Flisak December 29, 2012

Terrific image, Nikki... love the graphic elements and lines! Congrats on your fantastic finalist! #10488194

Phyllis H. Burchett December 30, 2012

Congrats on this wonderful finalist! #10489550

Lindley Johnson December 30, 2012

Love this image! Congratulations on your terrific finalist, Nikki. #10490110

Mariann Kovats December 30, 2012

I love your composition, Nikki! Huge congratulations on your win! #10490594

Stefania Barbier December 30, 2012

Gorgeous win, congratulations Nikki! #10490620

Colette M. Metcalf December 31, 2012

Wonderful! Congrats!!!! #10490757

Mike Clime December 31, 2012

Congratulations! #10490933

Bojan Bencic December 31, 2012

Great perspective, Nikki. Congratulations on your win! #10490986

Chris Budny December 31, 2012

Congratulations, Nikki! #10491008

Deborah C. Lewinson December 31, 2012

Congrats on your wonderful winner, Nikki!

Debby #10491059

Ken Smith December 31, 2012

As the judge says "Sweet!!" Congrats on the gold, Nikki! #10491135

Joseph T. Pilonero December 31, 2012

Congratulations on the Gold Badge, Nikki. Super shot! #10491179

Anita Hogue December 31, 2012

Congratulations on your winner, Nikki! A super capture! #10491208

Monnie Ryan December 31, 2012

Fabulous, Nikki - congratulations on a well-deserved win! #10491210

Susan Williams December 31, 2012

Congratulations on your well-deserved Gold, Nikki! #10491289

Nancy Marie Ricketts December 31, 2012

Congratulations Nikki, on your GOLD win! #10491297

Phyllis H. Burchett December 31, 2012

Congrats on this fantastic winner Nikki! #10491300

Virginia Kickle December 31, 2012

Congratulations on your Gold, Nikki! #10491388

Marilyn K. Lincecum December 31, 2012

Beautiful Nikki..Congratulations on your Second Place Win !! #10491462

Bill Currier December 31, 2012

Nikki what a wonderful composition and perspective. Congrats on your gold and I wish you many more to come. Congrats! #10491493

Kathryn Wesserling December 31, 2012

Nikki, with all the great shots we've seen of Chicago, this has to be one of the most unique. It's a wonderful and deserving Winner. Congratulations. #10491501

Memoriee G. Sconce December 31, 2012

Congrats on this one love the POV.
Memoriee #10491544

Christine Czernin December 31, 2012

Beautifully composed.
A nice ending of the year and many more in 2013. #10491561

Martha R. Mazon December 31, 2012

Congratulations on this fabulous winner, Nikki! #10491574

Peggy Pfister December 31, 2012

Love this perspective. Congrats on a terrific winner! #10491589

Stephen Zacker December 31, 2012

Well seen. Congratulations #10491709

Gerda Grice December 31, 2012

Great choice of POV and wonderful colour and clarity in this excellent image, Nikki! Big congratulations on your win! #10491763

Debra R. Harder December 31, 2012

You have such a great eye, Nikki! Huge congratulations on your BRILLIANT GOLD WINNER!! #10491774

Millie A. Talarico December 31, 2012

Nikki, congratulations, marvelous! #10491777

Jeana Clark December 31, 2012

Congratulations Nikki on this awesome Winner!!! WTG!!!
~J~ #10491824

Mary Beth Aiello December 31, 2012
LOVE this, Nikki. Great eye -- and outstanding capture. Huge congrats on your beautiful Gold. #10491899

Amanda D. Austwick December 31, 2012
Congratulations Nikki on this deserving Gold Win! Love the POV and clarity! #10491901

Leslie McLain December 31, 2012
Congrats on a beautiful Chicago winner, Nikki. #10491911

Pat Harry December 31, 2012
Congratulations, Nikki! This is a wonderful image! #10491963

David Phalen December 31, 2012
BIG Congrats on a spectacular Winner!! #10491975

Marijana Fajgl December 31, 2012
Big congratulations on your gold, Nikki! #10492035

December 31, 2012
A Very BIG congrats to you for your outstanding 2nd Place Gold Nicki. I am so Happy you Won For This Image. Simply Outstanding #10492368

Karen Bacon December 31, 2012
A big congrats on this wonderful winner! #10492996

Lucy Abrao December 31, 2012
Congrats on the gold Nikki.
Lucy #10493003

Nadia Paul December 31, 2012
Congrats on a well deserved winner Nikki! #10493060

Naomi Weiser January 01, 2013
congrats, great shot! #10493411

Lydia Williams January 01, 2013
Well done, Nikki! Congratulations on this fantastic golden win! #10493684

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 01, 2013
And now....Congratulations on this fantastic 2nd Place Gold Winner Nikki!
jo ann c. #10493903

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 01, 2013
Congratulations on your win!!! #10494487

Usman M. Bajwa January 02, 2013
Big CONGRATZ on this lovely Winner, Nikki!
UB. #10495041

Susan M. Smith January 02, 2013
Great eye, Nikki! All the elements are superb and nicely put together! Congratulations on your win! #10495357

Lindley Johnson January 02, 2013
Congratulations on your terrific Chicago winner, Nikki! #10495902

Mary L. Olson January 02, 2013
Unique look at the skyline of a great city. Congratulations on an excellent gold winner, Nikki. #10496199

Merna L. Nobile January 04, 2013
January is a month of reflection for me, I remember how privileged I was to observe all the outstanding work and beautiful photographs of the past year. For the last time this year, I would be honored to congratulate you for your spectacular work and willingness to share with all of us, Happy New Year, Merna Nobile #10499256

Cindy Bendush January 04, 2013
Big congratulations on your beautiful winning image Nikki! #10499550

Renee Doyle January 06, 2013
Very well seen and captured Nikki! Congratulations on this wonderful winner! #10502628

Susan Jane Allen March 13, 2013
WOW! Super! #10607754

Daniel Ruf March 17, 2013
Congrats! #10612814

Karen Celella April 18, 2013
Congratulations on your fabulous winner, Nikki. Love the perspective! #10658117

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