P3 checking in...trying to blend into the background as I peruse my city. Do you know this building? It has two names -- the new name that we ignore and what we think is the real name before they changed it.
Please visit me and my friends on the 365toygroup site. Today was my posting day! http://365project.org/365toygroup/365/2014-11-20
I'm terrified of heights, but where we were in Chicago we went to the viewing area, I just couldn't get out on the Ledge. P3 has found a great hiding place :)
See Taffy, new vistas! How's the new home? Only this morning we were talking with a NS friend about "the name change" and how it goes unacknowledged. IMHO, "Willis" just lacks dignity... "Sears" at least had historic significance in America. I'm pleased to see you're having a good time as you and P3 settle in!
This is awesome! :) At Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, the architects who designed the Sears Tower, still refer to it thusly. I visited their offices during Open House Chicago. They're not about to change the name!! Love the shot.
@voiceprintz So glad you were able to see Chicago during the open house. I went last year and saw their offices too -- if I hadn't been in Australia, I'd have gone both days this year as I loved it! What was your highlight?
My highlight was joining CAF so I can see more without having to wait until next year! :) There are so many opportunities to tour for no/low cost. ah...and with membership, I didn't have to wait in lines. Two highlights! ;)
@pixiemac I know what you mean about height, Sarah. I'm not feeling good that I can walk right over to the windows and look straight down! Working up to actually opening the door to the balcony some day. Maybe if the weather warms up?
This is such a wonderful shot!! And, yes, I do recognize the Sears Tower in the silhouette!! Who is this Willis guy?!! Changing the names of landmarks is a disgrace and abomination! How would they feel if the Empire State Building was called the Gates Tower, or the Chrysler Building became the Zuckerberg Tower?!
@panthora I so agree! Apparently Willis is connected to insurance. Money speaks these days...but it's frustrating that they don't keep the original name somehow or integrate it into the new name. Thanks for the kind comment!
I like the slightly blurry building. I'm finding it very interesting to photograph tiny objects and to want the backgrounds to show up!. This is a concept. I like the grey sky with the grey building
It's still the Sears Tower to me and I've never been to Chicago! (Except to the airport on a layover which ended up as a night over!). Well, Mr. P, you can double as a gargoyle any time- you blend in really well!
November 26th, 2014
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