Winter's Golden Hour from Lincoln Park Zoo by taffy

Winter's Golden Hour from Lincoln Park Zoo

Another shot from yesterday's test of the 70-200mm 2.8 lens. I photographed indoors and out, as long as light was low, using both ends of the continuum. This one was shot at 70mm. Thinking I should keep the lens awhile longer.
alternative shot in extras: b&w of lion - http://365project.org/taffy/the-also-ran-ph/2014-01-20
Sci-fi silliness in overflow album: http://365project.org/taffy/special-photos/2014-01-20
** And think about submitting something to the Eye-of-the-Beholder-25 challenge this week -- see the following link for details. Open til Friday, the 24th - http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/20693/eotb25-starts-friday-january-17th ***
Vee
Gorgeous view! So sharp....Fav!
January 21st, 2014  
very nice
January 21st, 2014  
the light and detail are fabulous :)
January 21st, 2014  
Gorgeous!! I love the Lincoln Park Zoo!! Wonderful memories going with my grandma as a child!
January 21st, 2014  
Beautiful view and capture of the light.
January 21st, 2014  
beautiful light
January 21st, 2014  
Beautiful view
January 21st, 2014  
Awesome city view. Greta picture.
January 21st, 2014  
No words to describe perfection !
January 21st, 2014  
Awesome colour...I love the light
January 21st, 2014  
Stunning contrast between the warm golden tones of the sunset and the cold white layers of the snow. Beautiful view of Chicago. Fav!
January 21st, 2014  
Keep the lens :)
January 21st, 2014  
Golden, indeed! Definitely keep the lens.
January 21st, 2014  
Such a beautiful shot!!
January 21st, 2014  
Nice!
January 21st, 2014  
The most amazing light in this capture!!! Fantastic sky and view Taffy. You rock the city shots!!! fav
January 21st, 2014  
ks
Just wonderful..I am usually on the opposite side of the Hancock , and never see this view. Fav..
January 21st, 2014  
Awesome photo! Love the lighting!
January 21st, 2014  
fav!
January 21st, 2014  
The lighting is sooo gorgeous, Taffy. What a beautiful city.
January 21st, 2014  
Very pretty! I'm not an expert on camera lenses, but it seems you've done a great job with this one!
January 21st, 2014  
Wonderful capture with the golden tones! A fav for me!
January 21st, 2014  
Fantastic light and composition!Fav!
January 21st, 2014  
Very pretty.
January 21st, 2014  
Gorgeous side-lighting. Nice and sharp!
January 21st, 2014  
Taffy, amazing, truly amazing! FAV!
January 21st, 2014  
Love the lighting.... this so looks like a postcard
January 21st, 2014  
beautiful cityscape
January 21st, 2014  
Nice lighting. Great cityscape.
January 21st, 2014  
Fab composition, love the colours
January 21st, 2014  
Another wonderful cityscape Taffy. Got to be another fav!
January 21st, 2014  
great wintry views, lovely light and colours
January 21st, 2014  
Marvelous light and detail on all the skyscrapers! Love the varying heights of the buildings and layers of clouds.
January 21st, 2014  
Beautiful light, snow and cityscape :)
January 21st, 2014  
You are an incredible photographer, Taffy. Your comp and exposure perfectly capture my lasting impression of Chicago on the few times I have visitied. Thank you for sharing all the details on shooting. I'm learning much.
January 21st, 2014  
Very beautiful capture.
January 21st, 2014  
Oh, that's beautiful! The light is truly golden, and the clarity so good that I can see why it's tempting to keep that lens now.
January 21st, 2014  
Absolutely love those pink tones here!
January 21st, 2014  
Absolutely stunning composition and lighting here, Taffy!
January 21st, 2014  
Gorgeous, so beautiful, a wonderful capture.
January 21st, 2014  
Lovely view with the golden light -- so clear and such a sharp focus Such a stunning sky Really beautiful Taffy -- A fav
January 21st, 2014  
glorious! fav
January 21st, 2014  
Beautiful light in this. Great city view
January 21st, 2014  
Incredible!! A wonderful shot, great detail and light,, a fav.
January 21st, 2014  
You are really growing your photography Taffy, congratulations! The light, composition and exposure here are all perfect, just beautiful. fav.
January 21st, 2014  
Jo
What a view and that light, gorgeous. I say thumbs up to that lens, its a keeper!!
January 21st, 2014  
Wonderful shot, love the soft tones of light on the buildings
January 21st, 2014  
Fantastic light and so much detail. Fav.
January 21st, 2014  
Instant FAV. What a magnificent view! Awesome capture and tones.
January 21st, 2014  
Just hit the Fav as soon as I saw this. Stunning
January 21st, 2014  
amazing photo instant Fav
January 21st, 2014  
Love it ...
January 21st, 2014  
Beautiful light
January 21st, 2014  
Gosh but this is gorgeous. That light is to die for.
January 21st, 2014  
Love that!
January 21st, 2014  
Taffy keep the lens!!! Why are you thinking about getting rid of it? I'm looking at a Nikon 24-120mm but this is amazing. GORGEOUS capture.
January 21st, 2014  
Beautiful view!
January 21st, 2014  
Wow great shot
January 21st, 2014  
I think this is a fabulous shot - superb lighting and composition. Fav.
January 21st, 2014  
Fantastic lighting set off by the snow. Beautiful.
January 21st, 2014  
Super gorgeously capture of a warm glow over the amazing skyline. Wonderful, Taffy. Fav :)
January 21st, 2014  
Fabulous capture,a wonderful winter scene!! FAV!!
January 21st, 2014  
Superb composition
January 21st, 2014  
Love the atmospheric sky, the rest stands out beautifully bright. a fav...
January 21st, 2014  
fabulous view and capture.
January 21st, 2014  
simply stunning. Fav
January 21st, 2014  
amazing colors
January 21st, 2014  
Wonderful cityscape, so sharp, lovely light.
January 21st, 2014  
wow there's so much to look at here, i love it! moody sky, trees, sky scrapers, snow, fav!
January 21st, 2014  
very cool
January 21st, 2014  
Such beautiful golden light. Haven't heard from my colleagues in Chicago for a while. Must get in touch to check that they haven't frozen to death!
January 21st, 2014  
Stunning golden light catching the tips of those buildings. Another stunning shot. Fav
January 21st, 2014  
Fabulous shot, great golden light on the buildings, the dark sky, snow on the ground - fav
January 21st, 2014  
Awesome view and the light is amazing! Gotta love the golden hour!
January 21st, 2014  
Gorgeous golden light on that snowy city.
January 21st, 2014  
Excellent composition, super shot.
January 21st, 2014  
bmt
Lovely composition and great colors. Love the light.
January 21st, 2014  
That is a great skyline shot with beautiful color.
January 22nd, 2014  
these colors are beautiful! I love your composition.
January 22nd, 2014  
Oh wow, Taffy. What a super beautiful sight, and that golden light is amazing. Love it against the snow and that sky. Wow, wow, wow.
January 22nd, 2014  
you rock these cityscapes - day and night Fav'lous!!
January 22nd, 2014  
Wow, love that sky!
January 22nd, 2014  
@archaeofrog Thanks Katie! I really value your opinion so this means a lot!
January 22nd, 2014  
Caz
This is so beautiful ! fav
January 22nd, 2014  
After reading Mara's song of praise to you, I just had to visit your project!. You do have a fantastic sense of composition! I love the lines and colours in this shot!
January 22nd, 2014  
Great colours here Taffy, they contrast very well. Am I right in thinking that Soldier Field is sort of over your right shoulder? Now there is a little personal request from me to you. I would love to see some pics of Soldier Field and Wrigley Fields if you ever pass that way.
January 22nd, 2014  
Great shot!
January 22nd, 2014  
Outstanding clarity in this lovely capture Taffy…Fav
January 22nd, 2014  
Lovely view of the city, gorgeous light.
January 23rd, 2014  
Fabulous and fav!
January 23rd, 2014  
wow such fantastic lighting! love the view too! fav
January 23rd, 2014  
Spectacular shot. Easy fav.
January 23rd, 2014  
Awesome! Stunning light and comp, Fav !!
January 23rd, 2014  
Fabulous view and wonderful light. FAV
January 24th, 2014  
Congratulations on another TT, Taffy. The great side-lighting makes this one. I thought I had faved, this, so let me add one now.
January 24th, 2014  
TT, brilliant. This one passed me by so belated fav and congratulations :-)
January 24th, 2014  
Congratulations on TT !:)
January 24th, 2014  
Congrats on TT Taffy! Such a golden shot!
January 24th, 2014  
Jo
Great work Taffy, congrats on TT.
January 24th, 2014  
Congrats on the TT, glad to see it there :-)
January 24th, 2014  
Congrats on the TT :)
January 24th, 2014  
Caz
Congrats on TT, Taffy, well deserved, this is so beautiful :)
January 25th, 2014  
Congrats on TT Taffy! fantastic picture!
January 25th, 2014  
I thought I fav'd this already! Congrats on T20!
January 25th, 2014  
Gorgeous light, fabulous Fav!
January 25th, 2014  
Congrats on the TT! Well deserved - instant fav
January 25th, 2014  
Congrats on the TT ...
January 25th, 2014  
Congratulations on the TT :-)
January 25th, 2014  
Congrats on making TT!
January 26th, 2014  
It is a wonderful shot! I hope you keep the lens. I can't imagine getting rid of any of mine--I really would like a different zoom than I have. I have a Canon 75-300 but I crave the 70-300. The price difference is huge! I can't justify getting a new one, but I'm hoping that I can get a used one soon.
January 26th, 2014  
@darylo Thanks for the input (and kind comment). Before I went to the zoo I was set on selling it, as it duplicates my 70-300 and is much heavier. But now I'm seeing that there are times when that wider aperture can make a huge difference. So I'm waffling. I already have it, don't need to buy a different lens, so maybe shouldn't rush into it. I'm growing into these different lenses, I think, in ways I hadn't anticipated. But it is heavy for me to carry around or to travel with...that's the dilemma. Anyway, always good to think aloud so thanks!
January 26th, 2014  
@taffy Yes, the wide aperture is the key I'm finding. My new wide-angle and prime lens are just amazing with the wider apertures! Big diffs.
January 26th, 2014  
I love this! Fave!
January 27th, 2014  
Such a stunning shot - fabulous golden light!! Your Chicago shots have made me want to visit and see such a beautiful city!! Congratulations on TT - so very well deserved!! Another Fav from me!! Keep the lens!!
January 27th, 2014  
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