Old(er), New(er), Red(der), Blue(r) by taffy

Old(er), New(er), Red(der), Blue(r)

Taken from our window on a very sunny day. If you look closely on the lower, left third point in the photo, you can see the Chicago River peeking through. Until the building on the left with the curved arch was built, we had a wonderful sightline of the river and the huge Merchandise Mart building. We remind ourselves that our view has 'changed' but is not 'ruined!' With the orders to stay at home, we are thankful everyday that we can see so much of the city as we can, and in so many different conditions.
It's quite some view. I'm sure that you see subtle changes with the buildings, just as I see subtle changes in the mountains that surround my home town.
April 21st, 2020  
You have mountains a bit like Sally!!

Lovely colours in that light
April 21st, 2020  
Ooh yrs, there's the cheeky little river!
April 21st, 2020  
Oooh, this is gorgeous
April 21st, 2020  
Chicago looks a very modern city. Love all those glass reflections, lines, shine & yet slap in the middle that warm brick building! Nearly missed the river!! 🤣
April 21st, 2020  
What a fabulous image.
April 21st, 2020  
Always changing, always interesting! I enjoy your view through you.
April 21st, 2020  
such a different view to what we have here.
April 21st, 2020  
Great view, lots of glass
April 21st, 2020  
Love the reflections, color contrasts and clock tower amazing detail and clarity
April 21st, 2020  
Lee
It looks so built up and dense. Good shot.
April 21st, 2020  
I am envious of all the reflective buildings - in our village the highest house is just two stories, no reflections and no river!
April 21st, 2020  
I found the river, what a view.
April 21st, 2020  
Lovely capture of this urban jungle
April 21st, 2020  
A fabulous cityscape. Something new every day
April 21st, 2020  
Great shot
April 21st, 2020  
I find it difficult to imagine what it must be like to live surrounded by those imposing buildings. both magnificent and perhaps overpowering at the same time. But for the photography - a delight. Especially with your skills.
April 21st, 2020  
I had a glass of wine with my Chicago friends on Zoom last evening. Technology can bring us closer.
April 21st, 2020  
A wonderful view and I see the river peeping through. A shame your view of the river has changed. I suppose that’s what happens in a big city where they build on every inch they can find! Ever changing view with the weather often playing a huge part!
April 21st, 2020  
Nice glass and reflections!
April 21st, 2020  
So much glass!! I like it.
April 21st, 2020  
Your views will change all the time as new buildings appear. I love the reflections on the glass.
April 22nd, 2020  
Is that a play on "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish..."
April 22nd, 2020  
You could section off your view into a grid and likely post something interesting every day for a year!
April 22nd, 2020  
@joansmor Haha! Yep!
April 22nd, 2020  
Great composition and comparisons
April 22nd, 2020  
Fabulous reflections. I am forever amazed that having so many buildings in your view doesn’t stress you out. When I went to nursing school in NYC we had a 9 month rental on Long Island. Every evening when I got home from school I would have to go out to the beach so I could have an uninterrupted view of ocean, air, and space. Otherwise I would have jumped off a bridge
April 22nd, 2020  
I can well understand what Jane @jgpittenger is saying, I have strong tendencies in the same direction. But given your lofty viewpoint and interesting array of subjects and light I think I could cope OK. This is a great example of what I'm driving at, so much to see and think about.
April 22nd, 2020  
Nice view of Chicago. Like the reflections.
April 22nd, 2020  
Such great blues and reflections!
April 22nd, 2020  
Amazing detail and reflections in all those windows.
April 22nd, 2020  
I can see that river through the gap still........I like your positive approach to the change in view.
April 22nd, 2020  
You sure have a fabulous view!
April 22nd, 2020  
Great view
April 22nd, 2020  
Amazing structures all around and a fantastic capture to show them.
April 22nd, 2020  
You do have a wonderful place to ride out this storm. Hope your hip is healing and you are feeling better every day.
April 22nd, 2020  
That's so neat spotting that sliver of the river alongside all that glass. What a view you have.
April 22nd, 2020  
I love all the windows and reflections.
April 22nd, 2020  
I love seeing your view of Chicago. Hope to go there one day!
April 22nd, 2020  
The reflections on the many windows are like little glass mosaics! You are so high up I can’t imagine anything could actually block your view although I can see how new buildings alter it.
April 22nd, 2020  
Amazing shot - all those windows!
April 22nd, 2020  
Great blues and reflections
April 22nd, 2020  
Great view and reflections.
April 22nd, 2020  
The Reflective City, not only Windy!
April 22nd, 2020  
I like the warm, rich reddish brown amid the cool shades of blue.
April 23rd, 2020  
What extraordinary contrasts, and I agree about the blue!
April 23rd, 2020  
beautiful fav
April 23rd, 2020  
I wonder how many sit empty now as the lockdown continues?
April 23rd, 2020  
superb cityscape
April 23rd, 2020  
My first thought was, "Wow- that's a lot of glass!" It wouldn't be my first choice to live in a city but I do find so many aspects of a city scape pleasing to look at. You have a great view!
April 23rd, 2020  
Always love seeing your city shots. They're all wonderfully composed and captured. fav
April 24th, 2020  
I love not only the processing but how you composed this! FAV!
April 24th, 2020  
Great view!
April 29th, 2020  
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