My Kinda Town

The famous "Magnificent Mile" of Michigan Avenue.

Sears Tower

With the D2X you can see that there is probably a fire over there.

Can just about read the license plates on these cars ;-)

hall beautiful

<-- Bear Down!

What's that building's name? The one you most probably avoid passing by when its snowing

Tip Top Tap / Allerton Hotel. Awesome neon.

The Omni Hotel where I stayed - very nice ;-)

This sky is incredible!

Millennium Park is over hereish...

Actually Millennium Park is over here-ish - it's to the East of Michigan Ave a few blocks south of the river.

That's a building...

Grandma works here (Tribune) where she broadcasts

If you want to see how I made this (and how you can too!), visit my HDR Tutorial. I hope it gives you some new tricks!

I am excited because I upgraded and got the Nikon D2X. This thing is like carrying around a small tank. It's so large that it actually sucks other nearby cameras into it, automatically amalgamating all their megapixel power.

I took this at the top of the John Hancock this evening as night fell.

It was done with 9 exposures. I figured, why the heck not.

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dee_r says:

wow, the world is looking really good here....excellent ...
and enjoy your new D2x...I think the world is waiting for it and you...
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Buddha's Ghost says:

That's just GORGEOUS!!!

Awesome shot.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

NoNo Joe says:

at over $4000 for the camera, I hope the tank comes with a helmet for you, imagine the backlash everytime the shutter closes - must be like shooting a bazooka! ;)

-oh yeah, nice shot! :D
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Nelo Esteves ~ As Seen Through Hazel Eyes says:

Fantastic shot!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

pop500km says:

powerful and colorful！
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

FL Flower says:

This is a powerful picture. Excellent photography. Have a safe trip and send us some pictures.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Wampy says:

Makes me miss Chicago even more :)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Alon_A says:

Wow, it is a cool picture !
looks like from the eyes of the terminator... :)

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Stefano Prigione says:

Great view!! And have a good D2X!! :)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

perfect_hexagon says:

Oh my gosh!! EXCELLENT shot!! Great work on this. Just great...
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

KaroliK says:

I covet your D2X...mightily.

This is a wonderful shot! 9 exposures? Wow. :)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

/\/\.J.B says:

Wow! Congrats on your new camera! :-) off to a great start!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Ev Lloyd says:

Excellent shot and excellent choice of camera..soooooo jealous!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

Trey, you are raising the bar for the HDR masters.

Kindly add this to my own CABAL.

Kris Kros Contacts
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

WoW a D2X Superb!
Nice framing and colors !
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

sov says:

Woah!!!, enough said
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

haha, love your description! And nice shot too :)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

mattbx says:

great shot, what amazing colours.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

otrocalpe says:

wonderful!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Ma-Eh says:

Gee, what a shot! Where's the triple fave-button?? ;-)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniel Bray says:

D2x.........nice!

stoked on 9 exposures.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

strollerdos says:

Great shot trey. Have fun on your travels. looking forward to tthe next wave of pics.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

pmarella says:

Excellent shot - very well seen and captured.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Bigbird3 says:

Great shot!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

agedsenator says:

Great !
Fav
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

4PIZON says:

Awesome !!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

edward&sharon says:

you could knockout someone cold with that "little tank"!!

nice pic... the cityscape looks so much more vibrant and colour than the usual long-exposure shot.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Dolee Hahn. says:

wonderful night image!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

mag.m says:

outstanding!!! great colours! I love how you captured the city lights!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

CATIC-TEDer says:

It's magic!!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

suesue2 says:

Oh my..........gorgeous !
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

GreyGooseMartini says:

This is C.R.A.Z.Y HOT!!!!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

superstar_ says:

pure 10 ! :)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks everyone - glad you dig it! :)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Whitesusie says:

What a shot!!! It is fantastic and I'm green with envy over you new camera!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

rockstro says:

One where HDR really works well. I love it

As Seen On Kris Kros Contacts.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

salkhamis says:

amazing shoot
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

eli6sette [deleted] says:

Spectacular !!!!
my compliment for your new toys : ))))
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Valpopando says:

OMG !!!! i don't believe
S P E C T A C U L A R !!!!!!
My Coooooooooooompliment : )))))))))))))))
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Toni_V says:

great camera.
great shot.
great photographer.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

ElGeko says:

It's really an amazing one, no doubt!

And the sky is soft, on top of it! :)

A fav!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

mjmourik says:

Super HDR!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks very much for the continued nice commments. I'm glad to share this cool vision of Chicago with you.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

susan_r4 says:

Wow! What a fantastic shot! Congrats on your new camera!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

coolmonfrere says:

I am speechless!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

• Deeva • says:

Without words... All I can say is thank u for sharing this. Amazing, as usual.

I'm almost afraid to see the photos you capture during your trip with the new cam, I'm sure the shocking beauty will make me fall off my chair ;)

Wishing u a safe return!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

progresivo says:

Is that Saruman's tower ?? Up in the middle ??
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Jo Ann 315 says:

Fantastic HDR. Wonderful shot.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

paranoidandroid_ says:

spectacular shot!
congrats and click on!!!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

MAMA of all dogs says:

godspeed my friend!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

SicEmRex says:

A great HDR image.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

mothernature says:

You are well equipped for that kind of journey with your new camera! Can't wait to see what you bring back! Bon voyage!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Jonnyfez says:

Have a good trip Trey, look forward to seeing your pics of Malaysia and Amsterdam.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

anna_cmg says:

i just love all your photos. nothing to say about that. just fave again! :]
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Beefus says:

IN-CREDIBLE depth and detail. An amazing shot.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

SkyShaper says:

sparkles
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

CORpicX [deleted] says:

Holy shit, this is so fucking amazing man! This is so totally superb Trey, really eye poppingly beautiful.

OMG, this is just so fricken awesome.

You have made history!

This is so far the best I have seen from you and in HDR!

Congrats man!

Damn, its AWESOME!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

dehsign says:

i think you mean the magnificent mile.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

sinners_world says:

WOW! Instant fave. Wish I had 4g's to drop on a camera.

In the mean time I'll oogle your shots.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

* Sylvia Smiles * says:

i'm so jealous....it's beautiful
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

lawatha says:

"done with 9 exposures. I figured, why the heck not."

Why the heck not, indeed! Sensational Cityscape!! Congrats on getting the D2X... i'm totally envious- but at the same time excited to see what new and sensational shots you come up with next!

Congratulations! This image is currently (or was recently) one of Flickr's most interesting photos for 16 August, 2006. (It is (or was) on page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Sbocaj says:

I **DARE** you to do the tilt-shift thing to this.....
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Mad_T says:

amazing.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

BlueEyes5 says:

Beautiful capture. Congrats on the new camera. It may just do you in. LOl.... Have a safe and wonderful trip.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

_Allen_ says:

Trey wrote "...Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Amsterdam, and Seoul in the next few weeks..."

I hate you Trey! (JK) I have no international trips planned for the rest of the year .... maybe a few trips to the beach, the mountians, and Photoshop World in Las Vegas next month, but that's it.

OK, I'm not kidding ... I DO hate you :) (JK Again)

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

John Gusky says:

wicked!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Varyamo says:

I havent got words!!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

kainet says:

congrats on your new camera!! The picture is awesome

"It's so large that it actually sucks other nearby cameras into it, automatically amalgamating all their megapixel power."

haha that reminds me of a family guy episode :-)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

willy gil says:

wow..this is just one of the most amazing things I have ever seen..great job indeed!!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

manna from the heavens™ says:

I had no clue Chicago looked this cool :) really great!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

_starry [deleted] says:

Absolutely gorgeous. Wonderful shot and processing. =)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Schurig says:

Awsome shot of my favorite city!! so cool!

A Big Fave
Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Nada* says:

ridiculous. love it. can't wait for your other pictures taken with the powerful tank. really.
also, i added a "BRAVO" tag. please, consider adding it to the www.flickr.com/groups/thebestbravo/ which is strictly by invite from a member and also, one of the most amazing grouops on flickr. tha!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Michelle Miramontes says:

splendid
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

arwriterphotog says:

congrats on the camera! what a gorgeous shot
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

/\ltus says:

Most cool. 9 shots in one shutter release, or 3x3? If you say 9, (which I'm hoping you don't), then suspect I may be in for an upgrade as well!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Amundn says:

Large version is really great! Extremely detailed, light in every color :)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks guys ! :)

Yes Altus it was 9 expousures -4 -3 -2 ....
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

olikristinn says:

Unbelievable image!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

I Nancy says:

Great shot and I like this treatment. I love your expression of excitement with your new Nikon. Enjoy!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

tmfotki says:

this is COOL shot!!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

hongdongzi says:

Wonderful!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Coppertane says:

you make Nikon proud!
Great job!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

wildpianist says:

wow, that's surreal!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

brianberns says:

Fantastic. Like the opening shot of a futuristic sci-fi flick. I'd like to see that movie.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

CDrewing says:

Did you use a tripod or is the camera auto-bracketing incredible nine images?
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Thank you all :)

Yes, this was auto-bracketing.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

enzym says:

This photo blowns up my mind and eyes. Very trippy in deed, HDRI is. One day someone will make movie with this style, I am sure.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Leviathor says:

You are invited to post this image to Spectacular Objects - Invite Only.
www.flickr.com/groups/spectacular_objects/

Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

muaddib420 says:

might be the best cityscape shot i've ever seen!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

N u n o says:

!!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks again y'all!

Here is another one I just uploaded... the light was so good, I just had to take a few shots, don't ya know?

Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Arrogant says:

Great shot!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

☜Angel☞ says:

FAV :))
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Alexander Yates says:

Congratulations! Did you know that this is the most interesting photo tagged with Work? Please consider posting it to The Most Interesting **Blank** Picture
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

OneofThem [deleted] says:

I've seen HDR images before, but nothing like what you have! I'm sure you hear this a lot, but your photos are so… surreal. :) It's both creepy and beautiful at the same time. ;)

(I live near Chi-town, by the way. :P )
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

alien paranoia says:

just amazing~
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

kisolay [deleted] says:

This is fantastic!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Pockafwye says:

Spectacular shot! Gorgeous lignts and colors
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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

cdglove2fish says:

Beautiful lighting...Love it!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

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