River View at the Blue Hour by taffy

River View at the Blue Hour

My main album shot today was taken on my way home from a meeting downtown that fortunately ended in time of the blue hour. It was freezing cold, but too pretty not to stop to photograph. I didn't have my tripod unfortunately so this was hand held with the help of one of the bridge supports -- which shook every time a car went by. I just loved all the colors, though.
B&W shot for the today is an ETSOOI shot of our subway system - http://365project.org/taffy/the-also-ran-ph/2014-02-26
I appreciate your kind comments on my golden collage yesterday, and am also glad you found the directions helpful for the color abstract from Monday. We are madly getting ready for a long weekend with friends in Florida (yay, warmth!) so I'm posting quickly and apologize in advance for minimal commenting over the next few days.
Awesome shot
February 27th, 2014  
Gorgeous colors!
February 27th, 2014  
Beautiful colors, reflections and processing Taffy! +F
February 27th, 2014  
Gorgeous
February 27th, 2014  
Awesome capture.
February 27th, 2014  
Gorgeous cityscape!
February 27th, 2014  
beautiful colours!
February 27th, 2014  
@michaelelliott And I went lighter with your comment in mind! Thanks for the visit.
February 27th, 2014  
Beautiful, beautiful colors - great perspective too.
February 27th, 2014  
@taffy - haha I'm glad you did I can see more. Funny when I shoot now I always include a darker version from you ;)
February 27th, 2014  
@michaelelliott :-) Glad to know I could influence you! Off to pack...looking forward to warm weather even for just a few days!
February 27th, 2014  
Such a beautiful view!! fAV!
February 27th, 2014  
beautiful photo! The colors are gorgeous! I would
have stopped too in the freezing cold for this shot
February 27th, 2014  
I seriously need to get up to Chicago again soon. I miss it so much
February 27th, 2014  
fav!
February 27th, 2014  
Cool shot love the light on the buildings
February 27th, 2014  
Great lighting, color and composition!
February 27th, 2014  
Ann
Really nice!
February 27th, 2014  
the blue hour! I've not heard of that - but it does look spectacular!
February 27th, 2014  
Splendid picture with vibrant colors.
February 27th, 2014  
The beauty fills my heart with joy.
February 27th, 2014  
So gorgeous, Taffy. Beautiful, beautiful lighting!
February 27th, 2014  
Wow, beautiful light in this cityscape
February 27th, 2014  
Another fine shot Taffy! And yes.....very strong shapes and colors!
February 27th, 2014  
Another fav!
February 27th, 2014  
Ahhhhhh....spectacular! tghe lighting and reflections are magnificent. So beautiful. Doesn't look like as much snow as I might have expected. Super FAV Taffy!
February 27th, 2014  
Gorgeous and not at all too shabby for a long handheld shot.
February 27th, 2014  
Looks like a postcard. Great pic
February 27th, 2014  
a fav it is beautiful
February 27th, 2014  
awesome
February 27th, 2014  
Superb shot . fav
February 27th, 2014  
amazing shot. very inspiring!
February 27th, 2014  
great lights and reflections
February 27th, 2014  
Stunning. Love the colors and lights
February 27th, 2014  
Stunning image! Fabulous colours captured here Tardy. Well worth stopping in the cold for! Fav!
February 27th, 2014  
so impressive, love it!
February 27th, 2014  
Beautiful view & light as always, Florida yey, have fun & take lot of pics!
February 27th, 2014  
Such wonderful tones and colours; amazing light
February 27th, 2014  
Gorgeous Taffy :-)
February 27th, 2014  
Beautiful night time shot, love all those colours!
February 27th, 2014  
Great night shot
February 27th, 2014  
Wonderful evening shot. Love all the colours and reflections.
February 27th, 2014  
Great shot. You must have a very steady hand :-)
February 27th, 2014  
Just fav....
BTW: Not fair...Chicago is helping you to become a super photog.
Living in an uninteresting place doesn't help!
February 27th, 2014  
Nice capture!..fav
February 27th, 2014  
Lovely colours & great reflections, amazing for handheld :)
February 27th, 2014  
Awesome - both the colour and reflection!!
February 27th, 2014  
Fab shot! Saw it on the trending page and knew right away that it was yours!
February 27th, 2014  
This is stunning. I also spotted it on the trending page, and was like 'wow!'
February 27th, 2014  
I love this time of day and you've captured it perfectly. The light and colors are beautiful. Love the reflections, too.
February 27th, 2014  
Awesome cityscape.....love the colours you captured in the blue hour!
February 27th, 2014  
Love this blue hour photo. Lovely reflections and colors! Chicago architecture is so awesome.
February 27th, 2014  
How beautiful! Fantastic colors and reflections!
February 27th, 2014  
beautiful scene and colours, fav :)
February 27th, 2014  
Spectacular view, makes me feel I am missing out this metropolitan feel nestled away in the countryside. This is gorgeous
February 27th, 2014  
Stunning city view, love the colours, the lines, the lights.
February 27th, 2014  
Wonderful city shot!
February 27th, 2014  
Wow gorgeous lighting and view!
February 27th, 2014  
Fantastic and another Fav
February 27th, 2014  
Wonderful shot!
February 27th, 2014  
Beautiful! It makes me want to visit Chicago! (Though maybe after it warms up a bit....)
February 27th, 2014  
You are so gifted Taffy! Another great shot!
February 27th, 2014  
another brilliant shot, truly stunning!
February 27th, 2014  
Beautiful city-scape, great lighting, colours and reflections
February 27th, 2014  
Jo
A fabulous cityscape shot, have a good few days away.
February 27th, 2014  
Fabulous capture!! FAV!!
February 27th, 2014  
Chicago never looked so good! You and your camera make it shine.

Thank you very much for your compliment on my little button quail egg photo. :)
February 27th, 2014  
The colours are mesmerising.
February 27th, 2014  
Fab, fab, fab.
February 27th, 2014  
Fabulous capture! Love the colours!
February 27th, 2014  
Beautiful night shot
February 27th, 2014  
I really need to visit Chicago! Wonderful shot!
February 27th, 2014  
Vibrant color.
February 28th, 2014  
Fantastic blues- sure wish I was in FLA with you!! Bitter cold here- again!
February 28th, 2014  
@kwind That would be so much fun!! You should bring your family as there is tons to do, and then we could have a photo walk!
February 28th, 2014  
@olivetreeann Thanks Ann! It's been wonderful to not be cold for a change! And the sun was out and we walked the beach -- AND I got to take some photos of pelicans! So a very nice first day!
February 28th, 2014  
@jo13 Thanks Jo! Wishing I had your skill today when shooting photos of pelicans!
February 28th, 2014  
Super shot.
February 28th, 2014  
Awesome capture!
February 28th, 2014  
Great light and colors here!
February 28th, 2014  
Beautiful shot.
February 28th, 2014  
A view I know well and another Fav.
February 28th, 2014  
lovely colours
March 1st, 2014  
Always love your city scenes! The colors and light are so magnificent!
March 2nd, 2014  
fave
March 2nd, 2014  
Incredible shot! fav
March 4th, 2014  
Very lovely!
I want go one day...!
March 4th, 2014  
What a beautiful view. Love the lights and reflections.
March 5th, 2014  
Fabulous night shot, Taffy. Love the reflections and amazing detail and colors. FAV
March 5th, 2014  
Fantastic capture Taffy...Fav
March 5th, 2014  
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