The Great Lake of Chicago

Perfect!

This was taken with nine exposures on a late summer evening in Chicago. The light made the lake have sort of a Caribbean blue color. It was one of my few trips there where I did not absolutely freeze to death or get shredded by ice crystals in monsoon-strength winds.

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Robertson the Bruce says:

That's my kind of town.
(somebody had to say it)

Awesome image Trey. Your work never ceases to amaze me.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Here is another one from Chicago, of Navy Pier at night as people were streaming out the exit:

Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Gmobile says:

Great work! Stunning!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

'Syo [deleted] says:

whoah... what a fantastic view!!!

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

visithra says:

amazing colours stunning city
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

Wonderful shot...and what a fantastic view!!!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

mag.m says:

stunning as always!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

superstar_ says:

oh my ......ohhhh.... fabulous !
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

aa_just_thowt says:

Fantastic colours.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

pop500km says:

PERFECt！！！ ;-)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

ElGeko says:

Impressive view!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Fighter Poet says:

Stunning!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

AdamBaronPhoto says:

WOW!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

Another BIG WOW!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

likadamasa says:

Wonderful artwork !
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

fuguito says:

Perfect!
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Barb46 says:

Fantastic!!!!
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

susan_r4 says:

Absolutely beautiful Trey!!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

thnkfst says:

Very high up. I really like the perspective.
Dramatic too.
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Casa da Martinha says:

wow!!!! great details and colors :-)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

plfoxx [deleted] says:

Wow! Another amazing work of art!
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Ron Wilson says:

Excellent view. Great skyline.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

judę [deleted] says:

I'm trying to imagine where you were standing in order to get these images.. how very amazing (especially viewed large on black).. Funny that you mention ice crystals as this looks like a cityscape carved out of ice... quite beautiful

I'm ever fascinated by the HDR process. I did try it once but in the end when it was to meld together my computer couldn't handle it.. lol
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

sonicsquirtgun says:

excellent! if this was from a plane, those were some fast exposures! nice work!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

s-a-m says:

talk about being interesting. love 'em all. your work is amazing :)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

.sanden. says:

I have stood where you stand, what a great view from the observation floor of the John Hancock Center. Great image.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Tiquis!【ツ】 says:

Breathtaking image!

=O
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Christian Wilt says:

What a view !
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Scott Ingram Photography says:

That sky is amazing man. 9 exp huh, damn that must take forever to process. Nice work.

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Druw says:

Beautiful
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Marcelo Cerri Rodini says:

This sky is so great!!! Perfect, Wonderful!!!

The park is so great too!!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Jonnyfez says:

Cracker!!!!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

snake5 [deleted] says:

-mouth opener :-O
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

espressoDOM says:

that is a very nice shot of the City... well done
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

joepomata says:

Cha meraviglia! Bellissima!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

secretsamba says:

I am dazzled once again!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

*Wajanek says:

Fantastic work!
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

.marcel bianchi says:

superb!!!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

CORpicX [deleted] says:

HOLY SHIT TREY, THIS IS

F A N T A S T I C

This is really superb, you better be darn proud of yourself.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

crowjay says:

wtg!!!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

zeca rodrigues says:

THis is really fantastic!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

richietown says:

lovely shot. love how the sky almost feels like a ceiling in this shot. it's beautiful to look at.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

austinbriab says:

Great stuff ..leaves ones mouth hanging open.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

THEjdawg says:

excellent!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

/\ltus says:

Excellent shot and rendering!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

isaidwhat says:

ohh's and ahhh's - added as a fave.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Quearte says:

eres el mejor en esto del hdr muy buena la foto
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Omsel says:

You're invited to post this image to Blue or Yellow or Green Colour Cartel
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

perfect_hexagon says:

You sure get around, including up high! Absolutely perfect sky and beautiful color of water!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Valpopando says:

Superexcellentincrediblesurrealamazingoutstan dinggeorgeousfineshot.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Eduardo Cruz says:

great composition
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandmania says:

Trey...your shots are absolutely amazing..especially your HDR shots...superb!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

pasquale.borriello says:

It's great!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

IceNineJon says:

Amazing as always!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

OwenBlacker says:

Wow, what an amazing sunset. Beautiful shot, dude!
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U_SF says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Kuwait HDR, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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Jen's Photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Illinois [directory] !, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

hollowboy says:

beautiful. beautiful. your an angel with a camera
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

POONDOG [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called PHOTOSHOP GONE WILD, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

ThePanelist says:

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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Sharon Taylor's Family says:

wow I love the composition, the clouds and color,what a beautiful picture.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

ProtegeStudios says:

Nice Sky!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

kevin.pazik says:

wow simply beautiful
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

anibeth572 says:

This is one of the most impressive shots of the city, along with the sky with a hue of tangerine and the aqua blue bay which reminds me of how all oceans should usually appear; crystal clean water that glows with a healthy shade of blue. This is unusually beautiful, a work of art.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

scheheryar says:

Beautiful Pic..

Sheheryar from Chicago
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

tatorandtots says:

Love this one. The very, very bottom (dead center) has the tip-top of my old building, 1000 N. Lakeshore Drive. (corner of Michigan and Oak). You did a fantastic job capturing the energy and beauty of the area.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Carl Christian says:

Amazing!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul Raptis says:

Outstanding capture!
Posted 4 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 this added to the group!

your work is simply amazing!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

SIGFREDO says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called EL SALVADOR/UNITED STATE, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

b0jangles says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Chicago Creative Commons, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Selaina says:

That is completely gorgeous work. Nice!
Posted 2 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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