Art & Chicago

© Leslie McLain

Art & Chicago

Uploaded: April 21, 2013 08:01:49

Description

Modern art frequently puzzles me and yes, the checkerboard is the art. Personally, I think the Chicago skyline is much more impressive.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 19.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Lindley Johnson level-classic April 21, 2013

I totally agree, Leslie! I love the way you composed this - a terrific image. #1524965

Carol Flisak level-classic April 21, 2013

I really like this image, Leslie... wonderful composition, lines and enough details of the city for me to linger in the frame! Well done! #10662340

Carol L. Fowler April 21, 2013

The Chicago skyline improves the "checkerboard" artwork, for sure! #10662427

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 21, 2013

It looks great all put together in your shot, Leslie!! Much better than just the art alone. #10662515

Joy Rector April 22, 2013

wow, well done #10662803

Liz blahh April 22, 2013

Terrific capture! #10663196

Connie J. Bagot April 22, 2013

Well, the art is okay and the skyline is really nice but what is truly awesome is the way you combined the two in this photo! Really excellent! #10663249

Ellen Hodges April 24, 2013

Absolutely gorgeous capture, Leslie!!! Very well seen and captaured! #10666224

Michele Peterson level-classic May 26, 2013

Lol, I have to agree about modern art, and the skyline IS really nice. However, like Connie mentioned, the combination with the checkerboard is really interesting!! Congratulations on the finalist! #10707561

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 26, 2013

Congrats on this super finalist Leslie!

jo ann c. #10707677

Kathryn Wesserling May 26, 2013

Truly unique, Leslie. Congratulations for the Finalist. #10707774

Ellen Hodges May 26, 2013

Congrats and best luck with this gorgeous finalist, Leslie!! #10707940

Tammy Espino May 26, 2013

Congrats!!!!!!! :) #10708162

Lindley Johnson level-classic May 27, 2013

Congratulations on your terrific finalist, Leslie! #10708814

Debra R. Harder May 27, 2013

This is so cool, Leslie! Huge congratulations on your brilliant finalist!! #10708903

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 27, 2013

Love this Leslie! Congrats on your fantastic finalist! #10708974

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 27, 2013

Great comp. and finalist. Congrats! #10709720

Monika Sapek May 27, 2013

Really intriguing capture, very unique...
Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round, Leslie! #10710446

Carol Flisak level-classic May 27, 2013

Congratulations on your super finalist, Leslie! Good luck in the next round! #10710662

Connie J. Bagot May 27, 2013

Congratulations on your beautiful finalists Leslie! This one is my personal favorite----I just love it! #10710689

Daniella Puente May 28, 2013

Great view and composition Leslie, congrats! #10711899

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 28, 2013

I'm with you on modern art. And the skyline ;) Congratulations! #10712103

Rona L. Schwarz May 28, 2013

I never did get to comment on this earlier, Leslie, but I loved it immediately and am thrilled to see it again! Marvelous capture - I love how you've framed and captured the city and the art (although I have to admit that I love modern art)! Super Congrats on this wonderful Finalist! #10712579

Phyllis A. Houghton May 29, 2013

Congratulations on your fantastic, unique Finalist, Leslie! #10714243

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