Chicago's Tallest is a photograph by Doug Kreuger which was uploaded on February 9th, 2015.
Title
Chicago's Tallest
Artist
Doug Kreuger
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photo Art
Description
"Chicago's Tallest"
---Original Photography by Doug Kreuger
Photographed March 2013 from the103rd floor of the Willis (Sears) Tower Skydeck Chicago.
This view is looking northeast towards The John Hancock Center and Lake Michigan beyond. From this vantage point, many of Chicago's tallest and most recognized buildings can be seen, including: Trump Tower, John Hancock Center, Wrigley Building, Marina Towers, Tribune Tower, IBM Plaza, 900 North Michigan, One Prudential Plaza (formerly the Prudential Building), Two Prudential Plaza, Smurfit-Stone Building (rear view) Aon Center (formerly the Standard Oil Building), Lake Point Tower, among others.
For those who are more familiar with Chicago architecture, many more landmark building names and addresses will be known.
In this artwork, my attempt is to produce the illusion; one is looking outward over the city through modern window frames in a high-rise office/residence.
My inspiration for creating this artwork came from a recent birthday gift I made for my wife, Debbie. Consisting of two large light boxes, measuring: 72" wide x 48" high, the scene is backlit. (Debbie used to work for a prominent law firm, whose offices were located on the 82nd floor in the Sears Tower.)
Copyright 2015 by Doug Kreuger
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Uploaded
February 9th, 2015
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Comments (32)
Belinda Low
you are so versatile, Doug! Nice shot!
Doug Kreuger replied:
Belinda, Many Thanks for all your kind comments and support---Much Appreciated!
Elizabeth Winter
I remember seeing the sears building as a kid with my mother! Love how you "framed" the view! f /v
Dominique Amendola
Great cityscape and great composition! Love it!
Doug Kreuger replied:
You are very kind Dominique! Thank you for all of your wonderful comments and support—much appreciated!
Bill Caldwell - ABeautifulSky Photography
Beautiful work Doug--love the way you framed this--the light boxes must be amazing! f/v
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Bill! The illuminated panes do draw a lot of attention in my wife's office, as well as many questions… (-:
Donna Kennedy
Revisiting this fabulous art piece Doug...L/T
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Donna! …There's a lot to take in with only one viewing. (-:
Sandi OReilly
Fabulous Chicago image and artwork, Doug, beautifully done!! L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much, Sandi, for your thoughtful comment and PIF! —Much appreciated!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent capture of the Chicago skyline, Doug!!! Gorgeous diptych presentation! Congratulations on your WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY feature! L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much for your kindness Hanne! I only wish FAA's tiny preview did this mural-size image more justice. (-:
Will Borden
Hi Doug~~a superb view of Chicago and the lake- sure like your framing!! F&L!
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much will! I think this artwork is especially suited for metal and acrylic prints—the larger the better. (-:
Fiona Kennard
Fabulous Chicago skyline! I love Chicago....Beautifully done, Doug! l/f
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Fiona! Like seeing the Grand Canyon—nothing compares to viewing the real buildings from this elevation.
Nava Thompson
Doug----a stunning view---like standing there looking out the window. Interesting description---! Congratulations on your WFS feature! lvf
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you so much Nava! It's a real thrill seeing the tops of these skyscrapers in 360º! This illuminated artwork is installed in Debbie's downtown office. Visitors do a double-take when they see first it.
Ann Horn
Stunning view of the city and the lake beyond, Doug. Your presentation in the diptych is perfect. f/l
Randy Rosenberger
Love the beauty of this piece and the quality and care that went into its composition! It is my pleasure to PROMOTE this piece of beauty on our FEATURED ARTWORK section of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. Thanks for sharing! Liked & faved Forever, Elvis
Doug Kreuger replied:
Randy, Thank you very much for your thoughtful comments and for Featuring this artwork on the WFS Homepage. It is an honor and a privilege for me to be promoted in this wonderful way!
Deb Halloran
Wow!!! Doug, What an incredible view and I love the way you have framed this...nicely done. v/f
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