Nestled by the Clouds

Two versions of the same scene, both taken with long lens (one at 450, the other at 240mm) and processed in b&w. I am leaning toward the 450mm version but was curious what others might think so posted both. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Alternative album version: https://365project.org/taffy/the-also-ran-ph/2019-06-07
And Junko's slightly differently processed b&w: https://365project.org/jyokota/365/2019-06-07
BTW, this is the Bloomingdales building on North Michigan Avenue.

[Loopy-Lou]

I like both but do prefer this one. Fabulous captures

[Lisa Poland]

Great shot!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh yes this one looks like it is up in the clouds, maybe under a spell or something :)

[Marnie]

They're both good photo, but they show different things. One has context, this one allows the building to float in a properly disconnected fashion. If I had to choose, I'd pick this one.

[Diana]

Both are amazing captures, this one looks like a fairy castle rising out of the clouds. I love this one.

[Mave]

Prefer this one

[PhylM-S]

Love this one!

[Dianne]

This one for me. Seems more mysterious without the other buildings to ‘anchor’ it. Fav

[Pam Knowler]

Wow what a stunning image! Love it!

[tony gig]

Brilliant...fav

[Joan Robillard]

This one - the other one the eye doesn't rest good it just jumps around.

[Shanne]

it makes me feel that this is illustrating castles in the air

[Paul J]

This would be the one.

[Lynne]

Excellent. I think of the two images,this one really jumps out at you and provokes more emotion. It has more WOW! factor....at least, for me.

[Sally Ings]

Castles in the sky! Super capture. Both pics have their merits. I like the mystery in this one.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Excellent.

[Diane]

I love them both, but I prefer this one. It seems more mysterious. Both are favs.

[Islandgirl]

I love this one!

[carol white]

Mystical capture. Fav!! 😀

[Marloes]

This one is even more mysterious because it’s all alone out there ;) Fav

[FBailey]

This looks just like a very good bit of PS, but I know it isn't! It's a super shot but I'm going to buck the trend and say the other is my preference.

[Henk-Jan]

Both are looking wonderful, but this is my favorite. Looks like a castle in a fairytale.

[Pat Knowles]

Fab photo but I lean to the other!

[Angelika van Rooyen]

This is my favorite.

[Jocasta]

I put this one in the Fine Art category - so probably this one.

[Brigette]

How fabulous
Is this from your amazing balcony

[bkb in the city]

Very cool

[Richard Sayer]

The simplicity and grandeur of this image make it the one for me.

[Tunia McClure]

I like this one. Is the Wizard of Oz around?

[Elyse Klemchuk]

I like this very much! It looks so different without other buildings!

[Danette Thompson]

Two distinct images, both excellent.

[Karly]

Gorgeous - looks like a fairytale!!

[Jane Pittenger]

Oh my! This is beyond wonderful...so magical and full of imaginings. I love them both but this gets top billing for me

[Jane Pittenger]

Lynne says it perfectly for me

[summerfield]

that looks like it's from a fairy tale, doesn't it? aces!

[Junko Y]

I loved this image from the moment I saw it -- so magical! And your processing is beautiful . . . such nice contrasts that bring out the structure against the soft clouds and fog.

[eDorre]

Both grand with similar contrasts. This one has the magic for me.

[Harry J Benson]

it could be a fairy tale castle

[haskar]

It looks like a sorcerer's castle!

[Babs]

Of the two I prefer this one fav

[☠northy]

This one!

[Casablanca]

Fascinating image to see alongside Junko's colour one. This one almost looks like it is made of Lego to me!

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

FAv!

[Rob Z]

This looks like a magical castle in the sky - fabulous!

[Chris Johnson]

Wow!! The isolation the fog gives is nothing short of incredible!! Super shot!!!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Terrific shot

[sarah]

They are both beautiful but I prefer this one as it stands alone be — absolutely stunning as usual

[Milanie]

I loved seeing them both - thanks for posting both - I lean towards this one, but it's nice visualizing it in the whole setting. Some neat fog.

[*lynn]

Both are excellent, but this one gets the fav from me!

[Kahsia]

I like this one better. There are so many nice architectural shots in Chicago.

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Each tells us a different story. This one gives you the impression that the building is secluded sort of a castle in the clouds while the other shows us that it is one among many only on a higher level.

[Judith Johnson]

Fabulous! Reminds me of the song from Les Mis - 'this is my castle on a cloud'

[Ann H. LeFevre]

This is like a fairy tale or a modern version of the old cathedral that rises out of the ocean when the tide recedes. fav

[Tom]

I like both of them but prefer the other one

[Wylie]

they do look wonderful and fairytale like. B&W looks great

[Catherine P]

Really atmospheric

[Rosie Kerr]

I prefer this one, too. It feels more dream-like.

[Taffy]

@rosiekerr Thanks! My print of it arrives on Friday. We need you and R back to hang it properly of course!

[Pam Knowler]

Number one on TT once again!! Congratulations Taffy this is such a fabulous image!!

[CC Folk]

Like a castle in the sky! Gorgeous Top Twenty capture, Taffy! :)

[KoalaGardens🐨]

so cool to see this top the TT - huge congrats!

[FBailey]

Well deserved top spot Taffy:))

[Taffy]

@fbailey @koalagardens @gardenfolk @pamknowler
Thank you so much for letting me know! It's exciting to see it there!

[Denise Wood]

Congratulation on making No 1 with this terrific capture :) I missed it while I was away!

[Adi]

wow!! this is absolutely stunning.

[Ukandie!]

Like both shots, but this is my fav of the two. Love the isolation.

[Brad Johnson]

And there you were, in a magical kingdom...