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sears tower, chicago
renamed "willis tower"??!??!

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Shannon K says:

This is freaking gorgeous and scary. Which is my favorite combination. Awesome.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Nelo Esteves ~ As Seen Through Hazel Eyes says:

Wow, awesome and dramatic.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

primeau says:

one of the best of this tower I have ever seen, seriously great shot.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

rinphoto says:

stark yet beautiful. I like the clean lines and geometric shapes.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Sugar Booger says:

wow, you know how to make an entrance.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

rokou says:

rockin shot..
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Achiam says:

Great capture!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Mathieu) [deleted] says:

Intemidating.

Love it.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

evanembee says:

I didn't think it was possible to make this building look so good! Nicely done!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

JKönig says:

ha, the one building i didn't shoot -- this is fabulous!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

mattsabo17 says:

Looks like today :)

Awesome lighting and mood...
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Willis says:

This photo kicks some serious butt...great work!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

in/camera says:

Stunning, epic image.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

**aurora* says:

Hard to get an original view of this building, but you did- awesome shot=)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Nata says:

you and your wonderful architectural photos. sweet. always nice to see you put these up.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Boobaroo says:

show off :)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

love this. i know how challenging it can be to shoot skyscrapers and the Sears Tower particularly. this is a great shot taking advantage of it's picturesque stepping forms to maximum effect. black and white is absolutely right for this.
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Seen in the interestingness archives. (?)

[ however, i was directed there from the discussion at Utata and hope this boosts your interestingness rating even further! ]

here's my gloomy, dramatic view:

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Physics says:

Wonderful! I love this image!

Please consider adding this photo to 10 Million Photos. Thanks!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

>WouteR< says:

Wow!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

YF says:

Nice angle on this!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Dalmatica says:

massive is the right word.
but what i like the best is the sky. very cool shot.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

swisscan says:

This is an outstanding picture, please add it to the
Ultimate Skyscraper Shots group

Outstanding skyscraper shot award
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

OneEyedJack says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Chicago 2016 Olympic Games (Support Group), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

gordonsphotography [deleted] says:

This is hard to explain and fascinating at the same time.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

gregsplace says:

Hi,I love your photo, I'm in a group called Highrise, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

jaymce says:

thanks chicagoist
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Sugar Booger says:

Sweet! Congrats, Jimmy!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Mardynn says:

This is amazing.

Very good job
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Ferdinand_M says:

One of the best shots i've ever seen of the Sears Tower. Intimidating, lonely, massive. Nice shot!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

dextr says:

gorgeous composition and tones. this is a great image!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ieatSTARS says:

Incredible shot. Absolutely breathtaking. The big bulky geometry of my favorite building on earth. Perfect composition and perspective, and I love the storm clouds :D
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

8R@D says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Best of Skyscrapers (Invite Only), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

cormor says:

Wow, I love this. You absolutely nailed the perspective.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

gjik says:

I like it!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

dancampbell17 says:

ok...yeah...awesome
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

david.bank says:

This is awesome. Very well done. The Sears tower remains a fantastic building.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

KoNwALsKy says:

nice shot
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

lucy.na says:

Excellent.. I love the tones and the mood.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

surrealplaces says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Glass Towers of the World, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

mr.blue.sky says:

in your photo...the sears tower doesn't look so bad
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

trueself2000 says:

there was a time I thought the Sears tower was ugly. It grows more amazing all the time. This is terrific.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Sugar Booger says:

i thought you retired?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Dieter14 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Architektur und außergewöhnliche Dinge.., and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Eine düstere Welt...ohne Farben.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

modolls says:

I'll never call it that...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

woodandmusic says:

Awesome photo. Check out my photo of people in new sky deck.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

johnsadowskiii says:

Captured really well.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

TampaBayFan14 says:

Hi I'm the admin Of the group "U.S.A Landmarks" I would Love to have Your photo be one of the firsts added to are group pool.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

TampaBayFan14 says:

Hi I'm the admin Of the group "U.S.A Landmarks" I would Love to have Your photo be one of the firsts added to are group pool.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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