More fun with my borrowed fish-eye (and starting to browse for getting one of my own as it's quite fun to use). This one represents a bit of rule breaking -- instead of centering the main focal point so the distortion is symmetrical, it's off to the side to create a different balance to the scene. The number of tourists were quite low for the area, but you can get a sense of what's typical in activity -- photographs of friends, family, and selfies in various reflections. Taken yesterday on one of our few sunny-ish days and, though cold, it was nice to be outside for a bit. More photos from the walk ahead. Thanks for your wonderfully supportive comments on my other fisheye shots!
I love shots of the bean and use of the fish eye has raised it to another level! Fabulous image Taffy! So much to look at! One of my all time top favourites of yours! Fav!
I was wondering when I would see the famous Chicago Bean in your album! Mara has sent me a collection of hers from her visit there (2 years ago?). Such a fascinating and photogenic structure. Due to the distortion already present in the Bean, your off centre placement works well and actually makes a very interesting composition, with the steps in the foreground and the buildings on the left being heavily distorted, while the Bean seems totally unaffected by it all. Good overall exposure through bracketing.
I really like this image as it's so interesting. I have always said that I didn't want a fish-eye, but you are rapidly changing my stance! It is made so much more interesting with the people in the image.
Simply love it -- and I can understand how you are hooked to purchase a fish eye for those occasions you want to give a new dimension to the world around you - such a fun element --fav
The Bean! I think my very first 365 post (Jan last year) was of the bean and I've been keeping my eye out for it since I realised you lived in Chicago :) Very cool shot :)
That bean is really terrific for interesting reflections. The fisheye lens gives it a whole new look. I really like the lines of the sidewalk and the reflections of the city in this twice-curved shot (once for the lens and once for the bean).
A subject that really benefits from a fisheye. you comment about off centering is interesting, as the steps that lead you into the frame are central, but the bean being to the right is balance by the leaning buildings on the left, so overall a composition that works very well. If I had borrowed the fisheye and was getting these great results, I would find it very difficult to return.
I like the proscenium of the amphitheater in the background as the counter to the central edge of the bean. Millennium Park is certainly a great place in which to hang out on a sunny-ish day - even when cold-ish!
i hope to visit the bean when i come to carol stream in the summer. i don't think that was there in 2009 when i brought the family over for my niece's wedding. very nice reflection of the skyline.
FAV! Taffy, your architectural shots are just incredible. I always know when it's one of yours, even before I see the name... you have an amazing style that I really enjoy.
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