Presenting...Chicago's John Hancock...Ta-Da! by taffy

Presenting...Chicago's John Hancock...Ta-Da!

This is one of our iconic skyscrapers -- commercial on the first floor and lowest level (e.g., sight of Cheesecake Factory restaurant), and residential toward the top. On the upper floors, you can feel it sway on high-wind days.
Staying with my new plan of using the last 3 days of the month to post photos that came in 2nd during the month. I took this in early January, processed today for my b&w month challenge in my extras album. Started in Aperture, tweaked in Nik Silver Efex, then finalized with picmonkey. Then sent to @jyokota for advice (is it too over the top?). And finally posting.
Thank you for your fav's and comments which took "Freezing Cold in the Polar Vortex" to PP today.
Main album: http://365project.org/taffy/365/2014-01-30
Overflow album: colorful sunset - http://365project.org/taffy/special-photos/2014-01-29
Awesome shot
January 31st, 2014  
Like it! Great processing, highlighting the tower.
January 31st, 2014  
Super shot, wonderful processing!
January 31st, 2014  
The pov is very impressive, and quite frankly, the building is amazing in detail. I'm intrigued by the sky processing (is that part in picmonkey?).
January 31st, 2014  
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I always enjoy that incredibly expensive cocktail in the bar on the 97th ..or is it the 96th ? It's worth every dime for the view.
January 31st, 2014  
very cool
January 31st, 2014  
Terrific perspective and fun processing
January 31st, 2014  
love it!
January 31st, 2014  
@darylo Yes -- I use the free version of picmonkey still -- it has enough on it that I can have fun with it. I'm debating about moving to LR and PS but just don't have time (base on your experience) to do it now.
January 31st, 2014  
@momzo It is an amazing view, I agree!! And the drink - you're paying for the entertainment value.
January 31st, 2014  
And the heavens have opened...brilliant light..love the effect!
January 31st, 2014  
@nanderson Thanks Nancy! I wasn't sure at first, but have come to really like it.
January 31st, 2014  
Love what you did with this one. Fav!
January 31st, 2014  
very cool... have to fav it! One of my favorite buildings
January 31st, 2014  
@taffy Please don't let my experience be a hindrance. What you know with Aperture (I think that's what you said you had) is sufficient. I should have watched the get-started videos. I just didn't and started importing randomly. You would probably take it on without a hitch. LR is amazing. PS I don't know yet and I have elements -- you do not appear to need the skills offered by the programs, so if you like what you're doing, I'd stick with it! But, my experience just shows how little I really understand about what I'm doing. I'm a hard-headed live and learn gal. I usually get there, just by going round about. :) Oh, and thanks for email! I'll get back to you soon. ANOTHER snow day down here, so my schedule is all off.
January 31st, 2014  
@jsw0109 Thanks for the fav, Jeff! I always appreciate your visits and comments and hope you stay on into year 3.
January 31st, 2014  
A fun and flashy way to show this magnificent structure.
January 31st, 2014  
Such a cool capture of such wonderful architecture.great processing!
January 31st, 2014  
Fantastic shot. Nicely done.
January 31st, 2014  
love the perspective & sky treatment!
January 31st, 2014  
good perspective and pov
January 31st, 2014  
Very cool. Love your processing
January 31st, 2014  
Awesome
January 31st, 2014  
Wow and double Wow!!
January 31st, 2014  
Wow, wow and triple wow!!
January 31st, 2014  
Cool processing :)
I'll look out for this building when we come over in June.
January 31st, 2014  
This building broke the sky and the light is pouring from the hole. Love the processing.
January 31st, 2014  
Love the processing!
January 31st, 2014  
Iconic building and iconic processing, loove that shine!
January 31st, 2014  
Fabulous building, great PoV, wonderful architectural shot and neat processing! Only 2 shots to go on here Taffy and you have another 365!
January 31st, 2014  
Striking! Very cool processing
January 31st, 2014  
Great treatment
January 31st, 2014  
Great pov - really suits the BW
January 31st, 2014  
The upper floors are not for me, Taffy, the more so since they sway in windy conditions. Love the pov and the flare.
January 31st, 2014  
Wow great shot.
January 31st, 2014  
Nice capture!
January 31st, 2014  
Nice architectural shot.......the processing is great and I love the way it leads your eye up the building to the lovely sky effect!
January 31st, 2014  
Definitely not over the top. Projects power and success. Would be a great ad for an investment company.
January 31st, 2014  
Cool perspective and processing.
January 31st, 2014  
Super pov & processing
January 31st, 2014  
Wow, very futuristic.
January 31st, 2014  
Wow!!!
January 31st, 2014  
absolutely brilliant! stinning shot. fav
January 31st, 2014  
Brilliant shot and works amazingly in b+w. A fav
January 31st, 2014  
Awesome
February 1st, 2014  
wonderful sky - great processing and pov
February 1st, 2014  
Awesome shot, great sky and great detail on the skyscraper - fav
February 1st, 2014  
Incredible light around the building - great work!
February 1st, 2014  
Great shot. I'm amazed this didn't make it to your album first time round. Fav
February 1st, 2014  
@dh What a nice comment, Delena! I appreciate it. I've been going through memory cards and photos, cleaning house, so to speak, and I've realized some of my 'seconds' on some days are better than my 'firsts' on other days!
February 1st, 2014  
@elaine55 Wow -- I hadn't even noticed how close I was to 365 in this album! Thanks for pointing that out. I so appreciate your support and hope to continue to see you even though year 1 is complete for you.
February 1st, 2014  
Wow, love the effect of the sunburst. Very dramatic.
February 1st, 2014  
Just super, really great effect.
February 1st, 2014  
Definitely over the top, but in a very cool way.
February 5th, 2014  
WOW!!!Amazing architectural image!!!Fav!
February 5th, 2014  
wow. amazing capture... fav for me
February 7th, 2014  
love the ta-da moment!!! That is one tall building. Wonderful perspective too.
February 7th, 2014  
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