Pylons, Pylons, and More Pylons by taffy

Pylons, Pylons, and More Pylons

A 'drive-by' taken as we shifted from Indiana into Illinois on our way back to Chicago from Beaver Island. We are slowly moving into to our still-under-construction house. Want to be able to be excited about it, but mostly am discouraged at how much is yet to be done despite all this time. Project manager is coming out tomorrow - perhaps to try to 'manage' us as we are not happy but, more optimistically, maybe it's to problem solve about getting more crew here for both work and for extensive clean up they must get done before we can use storage room and garage. In 3 days, students arrive -- parking on the street essentially disappears.
Thanks for your comments re the multiplicity shot. It's been fun to learn a little about PS layers (and how to import from LR correctly).
As always, Taffy, great eye!
August 20th, 2015  
Perhaps one day we won't see these - whats that thing called - wireless?
August 20th, 2015  
That's a lot of pylons! So sorry to hear you and Jim are still having huge issues with your house x
August 20th, 2015  
love it all in b & w
August 20th, 2015  
Stunning B&W
August 20th, 2015  
Fab lines. I adore pylons as subject matter.
August 20th, 2015  
Lots of pylons indeed! Great B&W image! So sorry to hear that your house is still not properly finished! How disappointing for you! It sounds like those builders need a rocket up their .........! Perhaps now that you are back and living there they will feel the urgency! Sending lots of positive vibes to you and Jim! Easy to say but try not to stress too much!
August 20th, 2015  
Great capture and love the B&W. Fav.
August 20th, 2015  
So sorry to hear your house is still not ready. It must be so frustrating for you it has been going on for so long. Great capture of these pylons looks good in B&W
August 20th, 2015  
Very dramatic shot and so appropriate in mono. Very disappointing and frustrating. Hope things begin to make good progress very soon.
August 20th, 2015  
Sam
ooohhh I do love power lines!
August 20th, 2015  
Beautifully shot, I love the drama and the lines
August 20th, 2015  
These structures look so good in monotone, love all the power lines linking the pylons :)
August 20th, 2015  
I remember when they were doing my kitchen and I would come home and try to see what they had done all day. And then watching my boss remodel the building we rent out, I just have an understanding that it goes slow and the workman always say they can do it sooner and faster then is reality. Sort of like when the salesman tries to convince you that you are getting the best deal on a car.
August 20th, 2015  
Great image of all these pylons! Good luck for the speedy advancement of your home!
August 20th, 2015  
Great shot. Sorry to hear you are still having problems with your house. You have showed considerable patience so far, hope things speed up soon and that your ordeal is almost over
August 20th, 2015  
Love all the lines against the backdrop of the grey sky. Best wishes on the build. Been there..Takes much energy but it will all come together..
August 20th, 2015  
Looks great in B&W!
August 20th, 2015  
Love it - a sign of the times
August 20th, 2015  
Lots of power (pun intended) in that shot. Love the the lines and angles.
August 20th, 2015  
You have managed to take something very ordinary and turn it into art. The mark of a true photographer. FAV
August 20th, 2015  
Amazing capture with great POV
August 20th, 2015  
that's a lot of pylons and lines, great image
August 20th, 2015  
That's a lot of pylons! Making something extraordinary out of the ordinary!
August 20th, 2015  
Great lines. Fav!! 😃
August 20th, 2015  
I don't normally lie pylons but this is quite unusual and almost satisfying. Good luck with the house.
August 20th, 2015  
So interesting!
August 20th, 2015  
It must be hard to leave the idyllic island and drive into this- but then this makes for such a great shot! I am married to a man who is in construction. Generally speaking as a tile craftsman Jeff is usually in and out on his end of a job, but plumbers, painters, carpenters, sheet-rock and electricians- I don't think there's been a job yet where any or all of them kept to the time frame. So be prepared to hang in there! Eventually it will be done and you'll be happy but it takes a lot of coordination to get to that point! Hopefully your GC will get the ball rolling in your favor soon!
August 20th, 2015  
Great b&w shot. I can quite see where you're coming from, with so much to do on the house, and presumably a new term starting very soon? I'd be very impatient in your shoes.
August 20th, 2015  
Lots of power going through there
August 20th, 2015  
So sorry to hear this news. I was hoping that at long las it would all be done.

On the other hand terriffic "on the run" photo!
August 20th, 2015  
Great lines!
August 20th, 2015  
I like the b&w - makes it feel very moody.
August 21st, 2015  
Darn good drive by shooting but I am dismayed to hear re what you have found at home. Argh. Enough already
August 21st, 2015  
Nice drive by Taffy!!
So disappointing to come home to.............hope the rest of the construction is speedy!!
August 21st, 2015  
Love all the lines, shapes
August 21st, 2015  
Love the shot! Fingers crossed on the home front!
August 21st, 2015  
Stunning picture and perspective. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.
August 21st, 2015  
Wonderful shot! I'm familiar w/ all those wires in Indiana :-) Welcome back to Chicago!
August 21st, 2015  
Joining the choir, above, regarding the bummer of the house "non" preparation and the coolness of the power lines. Nice drive-by shot. I agree with Jane... enough, already!
August 21st, 2015  
Cool shot. Love it in B&W. I have been so tired and not feeling great still so apologize if my comments on your photos do not make 100% sense. I have one last Dr appointment next week. Hoping I do not have more after that for a while. Getting better is slow going. Off all inhalers unless a lot of smoke in the skies from the fires here. Three firefighters lost their lives in Washington yesterday. I have family there that is sick from the smoke. Craziness on our west coast. I hope all goes well and you are able to be comfortable in your place soon. I want all the plastic down and our toilet put back in place and want to use our shower too. Lucky we have a second bathroom. I did get sick and had to put this off for 2 months but now I have to fight and very hard to do. Take care and hang in there.
August 21st, 2015  
Oh, dear, I get exhausted just reading about your ordeal with your house renovation! Things just take so much longer than expected, and there are always loose ends to tie up, even when the work is done and finished! I am just up to my eyeballs dealing with contractors....of course, I always have to be there to supervise in order to make sure the job is done correctly. We finally got the floors in our kitchen tiled (after five months of designing, selecting materials, interviewing contractors, you name it), and when he was done and gone I spent the rest of the week scrubbing the place and putting it back in order! I know you are starting your school year soon, but if you could just take some time and put a Punch List together, present it to them, and mark everything unfinished with blue tape you will feel better, and they will know exactly what they have to do!! Good luck with it all....and, let me know if you have any questions!
August 22nd, 2015  
Love it, right up my alley.
August 23rd, 2015  
So that's what those things are called! Interesting to see the difference in density of pylons vs wires and the reverse in my China photo.
August 24th, 2015  
Love all the lines
August 24th, 2015  
Great shot of ugly things. Someday we might find a better way to transport electricity
August 25th, 2015  
I like the lines. Perfect multiplicity image.
August 25th, 2015  
@kelly2 Really, it would be wonderful to see the environment and not all these pylons and wires! Thanks for your view and comment.
August 26th, 2015  
nice image fav
August 27th, 2015  
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