The Neo Monoliths of Chicago

thanks guys for not moving during my three exposures...

Didn't you hear me screaming, "Everyone stand still! I'm doing HDR!"???

3 exposures? why not just auto bracket, works faster.

LOL

The Neo Monoliths of Chicago by Stuck in Customs.

Chicago's Millennium Park is a great place for photography. There are several cool things there, and one of them is this giant video wall. It has this strange glass brick-like covering and shows unusual images of people softly smiling at you. It reminds me a bit of big brother, as if there is a tiny camera behind there that the government is using to ensure that your park activity is appropriate.

I waited quite a while for some people to stand in front of the thing so I could capture a sense of scale. Then, by luck, a man and his young son walked up to it, which gave the perfect look. Furthermore, it was lucky that this part of the video loop was on the screen, since it was one of my favorites and probably mimicked the reaction of the guy standing there watching it.

from my daily photo blog at www.stuckincustoms.com

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(143 comments)

DELPHINES says:

Great picture !!!
It's like SF movie !
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Alicia Lim says:

Excellent !
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

jean-louis zimmermann says:

well done!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

vandermolenphoto says:

super kewl i say.....:D
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

mliebenberg says:

Very well done Trey! Fantastic Capture!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

boundlessmind says:

Wow great capture, fantastic colors and light!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

quety says:

Now that's cool. Good work
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

crowjay says:

so cool!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

danydrs72 says:

Very cooool!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

Instant fav for me! wonderful photo!!!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Dolee Hahn. says:

beautiful night shot! that Screen reminds me CF Scene.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

ElGeko says:

For sure, the kind of view I'll *never* see around where I live! ;)
Gorgeous colors, and good idea to shoot it, then!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Paulo.Diniz says:

blade runner???
incredible!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Carmen Lario says:

¡Muy buena!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

sergiolira says:

wow plus!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Louisville Joe says:

You are totally my favorite Flickr photographer right now. Please never stop doing HDR photos. Thanks.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

GreyGooseMartini says:

Ditto
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

• Deeva • says:

Insanely cool and very surreal! I second what Louisville Joe just said. I need my fix every day. Please do no stop or I will need need to find a place to detox! :D
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

coolmonfrere says:

We never get bored with your surprising pics
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

John McDonald says:

Thats one crazy picture. Great work.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

dingbat2005 says:

Fantastic, the origional size is even better than the large
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

ondacaracola says:

amazing image!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Guided by the light says:

"The world is so full of a number of things, I'm sure we should all be as happy as kings." Robert Louis Stevenson. So strange, and beautiful. Thanks for sharing Trey.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

d.kumar says:

HDR of 3 night shots !!! Fabulous !!!! Does not look like a HDR at all .
A Fave .
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

giamarie says:

wow! Incredible!! You sure do get around the globe, Trey.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Marcelo Cerri Rodini says:

Great HDR!!
Very cool the people not move during the 3 photos!! hahaha!!

The colors be amazing!! Nice compose!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Casa da Martinha says:

great picture and shot :-)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Thank you everyone! I appreciate your comments very much.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

pinkyhonor says:

nice contrast of colors, and the light is beautiful.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

soooosh says:

instant FAV!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Jo Ann 315 says:

Gorgeous shot. Lovely lights. Fantastic composition.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Durotriges says:

A modern day Stonehenge, perhaps? Really interesting capture! :-)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

rt44man says:

Lots of folks photo this very cool place, but I think this the first I have seen in HDR, and it makes it look super cool, like a sci-fi set. I can imagine the big face telling everyone there instructions for the the next day, or warning of not complying with what ever is power will be fatal. Back down to earth now, I really like that water comes out of the mouths of these images in the summer time for people to play in. Great shot.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

susan_r4 says:

Great one Trey!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

/\/\.J.B says:

you should've shouted "FREEZE!" This is a great shot! Is that big brother in the photo then?
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

lichtandreher [deleted] says:

great photo! I really like it!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

mag.m says:

this fhoto is simply stunning! I like everything about it! instant fav!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Sr. Fruc [deleted] says:

Very colorful!
Monolite? 2001 - A space odissey?
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Terry_Lea says:

ahhhhhh the windy city never looked better
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

digicla says:

Great work...great tags haha!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Giant Ginkgo says:

This is a great shot of the park, I love seeing people shoot it with a different feel from the normal collection of pics...
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

m00ncat says:

I really like this!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Christine.p says:

Great !!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Cassiefoeboe says:

Nice clouds too.
Makes the city come loose from the background, very well done.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Ma-Eh says:

Whoa, what a shot (well, three actually)!!

This is very impressive!

Fave! (of course)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

arranging constellations says:

love it!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

jayemr says:

Awesome!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Handcanons says:

Imaginative, creative....
Spellbinding...
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Rogério Porto Fotógrafo says:

q foda
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

crispenteado says:

Fantastic colors and light!
Excellent HDR!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

gangerl [deleted] says:

brilliant picture!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

evie22 says:

That's amazing -I love the face on the structure. Is that actually there, or is it post-processing? If so, it's brilliantly done! I love the sky, and the relfections on the sidewalk!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks all very much :)

And yes the face is really there - it's a video wall and a waterfall all in one.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

dwarfland says:

wow, awesome! i've been there once, two years ago, in broad daylight, and it didn't look half as impressing as in your capture!

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

MAMA of all dogs says:

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

tstrayer76 says:

I love it. Please consider posting it to the new *Public Art pool.

www.flickr.com/groups/68646561@N00/
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

NY_Doll says:

another excellent shot! A Big Fave
Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

SkyShaper says:

yes , Bladerunner!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

FineShots says:

Lovley this rocks!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

CosmicDust says:

Wow....very neat:-)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Carmelo Aquilina says:

been there but not at night - it's fantastic !
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

elimnmsu says:

SICK!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

/\ltus says:

Instant fave with the colors, rendering, and funny comments on the people moving!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

christinegg99 says:

cool picture, wow
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

dinerdog says:

whoa, quite stunning. just saw you on the gawker site. great as usual. : >
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Valpopando says:

Incredible still shot !!!! perfect my friend
how many second ?
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

3rd foundation says:

Damn Trey. That is a sweet shot of the Millenium Park. It is humorous you got that the silouttes in all three exposures. They seem totally transfixed by the people video.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

teenage jesus says:

this is a terrific image!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Hazelbrae says:

Wow
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

. Az says:

what a great shot, reminds me of the movie blade runner.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

sudoku says:

interesting take on chicago! very modern and futuristic! :)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

fufefufe says:

I´ve waiting SO LONG for some pictures in HDR from Millenium Park and Chicago with the Stucks in Custom style. Hopefully, someday, Barcelona too.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

elleren (aka: nellring) says:

Wow, I just adore your shots, vivid and colourful .... they are very inspiring. Another jaw dropping experience .Bravo ......
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Dave Tamburo says:

great capture
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael DaKidd says:

Beautiful. I love how this shot captures the ambience and spirit of the area on a Summer night... Fave.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Rubba Dragon says:

Hmm, interesting
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Fabry - Life in pictures says:

Wonderful night shot!
I invite you to added this great 25+ faves picture to 25+ Faves
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

>WouteR< says:

Wow! Nice man! I've been there, but on the photo it looks better ;).
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Digital.Knave says:

And for a slightly different version taken during a dull and dreary day....

static.flickr.com/137/327172737_1288747be6_o. jpg

Although I prefer the night time version. The light just wasn't right for mine!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Today is a good day says:

Best shot I've ever seen of this

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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

coenpostma says:

I really like this picture! I've been there and I was not able to make photos like this, this is very nice :).
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

brett7three says:

Fantastic shot and touch up! Millenium Park normally looks great... This takes it to the edge!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

:: Atom :: says:

awsome colors.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

johnmartine63 says:

This is a great picture.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

semiot says:

Blade Runner-ific!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

johnmartine63 says:

Omg it is bladerunner-ific!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

tiberiousss says:

Your city pics are the best I've ever seen.

Aboslutely amazing!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

swisscan says:

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

Outstanding skyscraper shot award
Posted 27 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 27 months ago. ( permalink )

willow williams says:

amazing!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

vingt_deux says:

you should add it to the Scapes pool!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

matt.groves says:

Damn, that's good !
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

dan halen says:

massive!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

joannitam says:

fantastic.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

omom6258 says:

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Carmelo Aquilina says:

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

yubicc [deleted] says:

Your Photo Is A World Icon!
From World Icon Group
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

SA_Steve says:

Awesome!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

BoredTrini says:

great shot of a great city
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

til213 says:

Wow, great shot!

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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