Chicago Aerial View 2010 from the Hancock Observatory - 12 Long Exposures
This was a pain to take...got up to the Hancock observatory and was told...no tripods. So, I had to MacGuyver it and rest the camera on a tiny little ledge around the tower, prop it up in a shoe, on my bag, whatever I could - and used my remote cord to take the 12 long exposures used to make 4 vertical shots. Those 4 sets of 3 were then each fused together to make 4 hdr photos, which I then stitched together to make a monster. Whew!
Liz Avery
commented over 1 year agoawesome!!!
Dianne Janega
commented over 1 year agoTalented! Awesome view as if from an airplane but all at once! Nicely done.
Jessica Cassidy
commented over 1 year agoSO worth it... thank you
Robert Pockmire
commented over 1 year agoInsane!
Alton Weatherspoon
commented over 1 year agoA total masterpiece Joe. :-)
Alton Weatherspoon
commented over 1 year agoJoe, I experienced that same issue by not allowing me to use my tripod at the Willis Tower about 3 weeks ago. What a stupid idea to ban a simple piece of photographic equipment......especially when it's in use. >:-(
Elizabeth Reese
commented over 1 year agoYou are an amazing photographer and all your images are fabulous, but this is my favorite!
Ma Anderson
commented over 1 year agoSpectacular!
Jan Crites
commented over 1 year agoWow! A lot of work - but an amazing photo!
Joe Lekas
commented over 1 year agoThanks much, all!
Ray Mathis
commented over 1 year agoJoe, you have many great images of the city and its architecture. Nice work. This one in particular really captures the essence of Chicago.in a very artistic way. Someone once asked me if my images were HDR. I still don't know what that means but it sure looks like it makes for some spectacular exposures approximating what the eye might see.
Joe Lekas
commented over 1 year agoThank you all, and thanks Ray !
Jackie Snell
commented over 1 year agoI must look into HDR imagery. TODAY. This is the most beautiful shot I have ever seen of any city. So glad it is ours. Thanks
Joe Lekas
commented over 1 year agoWell thanks!
Donna Cervelli
commented over 1 year agoJoe, absolutely breathtaking. Your "pain" was well worth it. The final results are the proof. This photo is Chicago. I'm curious about HDR too. Research time for me. :)
Joe Lekas
commented over 1 year agoResearch away! Takes practice - thanks for the compliment!
John Harrison
commented over 1 year agowow, Joe quite an accomplishment! I know I hate the observatory for that no tripod rule. not to mention shooting through the glass which does not help either. I will say though that it does not seem as if your photo suffered from any of it.
Ronda Welsh
commented over 1 year agoIncredible shot which demanded unreal effort on your part! Maybe, you could teach HDR classes! I have no clue as to what this process is. I see I'm not alone. Thanks for being a wizard at it!
Pamela Carreira
commented over 1 year agoThis is amazing, so beautiful! They are so strict up there, I'm even surprised they let you stand there long enough to take the shots!
Kerwin Plevka
commented over 1 year agoTurn out the lights, the party's over. This is the ONE!!!!!! If this is not the book's cover photo, the Pope ain't Catholic!!!!!!!!
Brendan Duffy
commented over 1 year agoAmen!
Stephanie Miranda
commented over 1 year agoamazing!
Brendan Duffy
commented over 1 year agoThanks for your many votes and comments, Joe. Really appreciate them!!!
Megan Czosek
commented over 1 year agoWow! Outstanding!
Sylwia Smialkowska
commented over 1 year agoPure perfection!
Bernie Duffett
commented over 1 year agoThis is breathtaking. And I agree with Kerwin !
Rosemary Lambin
commented over 1 year agoAbsolutely amazing and magical.
Aaron Kernes
commented over 1 year agoIf it's possible this shot is beyond breathtaking
Joe Lekas
commented over 1 year agoThanks, also beyond difficult to do!
Bill Cermak
commented over 1 year agoReally amazing Joe!
Nick Ulivieri
commented over 1 year agoAwesome...congrats on the 250 votes badge! That's a big honor.
kitty Tataryn
commented over 1 year agoThis amazing shot should be the cover art of a book!
Ma Anderson
commented over 1 year agoCongrats on the badge! My hat's off to ya! Much appreciate you work!
Mina Widmer
commented over 1 year agoYou are very talented! I love your work!
Ma Anderson
commented over 1 year agoBlue Moon pales in comparison (suggest Mr. Lekas win big prize)
Karie Strangeway
commented over 1 year agoGenius! Great shots sometimes take a lot of work. Great job! This is awesome!
Gary Lake
commented over 1 year agoThis is my very favorite of all the pictures I have yet seen . You have a true gift!
Kris Chrzan
commented over 1 year agoWhat an amazing talent you are! Love this-love them all.
Gennady Boyko
commented over 1 year agoThis is gorgeous!
Alexandra Choyce
commented over 1 year agoHoly blank LOL...I don't want to swear, but this photo made me! Wonderful job!
Midge Seis
commented over 1 year agoThis is one of the most beautiful pics I have ever seen. You do such excellent work. Keep it up.
ashley mackenzie
commented over 1 year agoOh My Gosh, you make it look like it's Las Vegas!
Linda Besin
commented over 1 year agoCan only dream of ever taking such a wow photo!
Kerry McLenahan
commented over 1 year agoMaybe time consuming but the hard work pays off! Very nice shot!
Allan Millora
commented over 1 year agowow!
Michael Swygert
commented over 1 year agoHOW DID I MISS THIS UNTIL TODAY? QUADRUPLE WOW !!!! Joe, your skills are the best, the very best and the results such as this photo are pure magical !
Darrell Granger
commented over 1 year agogreat shot
Cheryl Eggert
commented about 1 year agoAMAZING!!!
Carrol Lindsay
commented about 1 year agoSuper timing to get this great shot with that long exposure. Awesome.