Andie @ukandie1 and I toured the Shakespeare Theatre on Navy Pier (and their "Best New Theater in the World' addition). Afterward, we hung out on the pier, including riding the Ferris Wheel. Here are two version of this shot -- one with Andie, one without anyone. Navy Pier in February means there aren't a lot of crowds!
Check out Andie's version from the top of the parking structure: https://365project.org/ukandie1/365/2018-02-26
Oh yes, this shot is, to my eye, completely different thanks to the sense of scale given to the image by @ukandie. I like this version, but prefer the 'bare' image.
@jgpittenger You mentioned scale first -- and absolutely right that Andie gives it a sense of scale but all I'd thought about when capturing it with her in it was "as document." But having her in it really did make a difference.
@louannwarren Actually, some of the reviews have been calling it the greatest...here's a link to a few: https://www.chicagoshakes.com/about_us/building/quotes
It's quite remarkable -- the interior consists of 9 tower each holding 3 'balconies' worth of changeable seats. The towers can move around on air casters, and be reconfigured by 3 workers despite weighing hundreds of pounds each. It was pretty amazing to see the images of the different ways it can be set up. Reconfiguring usually takes about a week of time. I don't know if it really is the best in the world, but apparently this new form of theater design is what makes it so notable.
It's quite remarkable -- the interior consists of 9 tower each holding 3 'balconies' worth of changeable seats. The towers can move around on air casters, and be reconfigured by 3 workers despite weighing hundreds of pounds each. It was pretty amazing to see the images of the different ways it can be set up. Reconfiguring usually takes about a week of time. I don't know if it really is the best in the world, but apparently this new form of theater design is what makes it so notable.