Sun Rises over Chicago and Lake Michigan by taffy

Sun Rises over Chicago and Lake Michigan

From my window at about 6:30 a.m., I could see the sunrise reflecting on Lake Michigan as I looked down Washington Blvd. This is the first sunrise I've seen since we've lived in this unit (as sunrise, to me, occurs in the middle of the night). If you look down the street, you first see Millennium Park and the sculpture over the stage, then the light from the sky reflected on the lake's surface. Almost worth insomnia!
This one is spectacular, Taffy. Your big city shots always leave me so impressed, but this one really blew me away with those colors.
February 4th, 2020  
Such a stunning city capture...fabulous colors, composition
February 4th, 2020  
Excellent
February 4th, 2020  
Such a stunning sight and capture! I would be up every morning to see this., it really comes alive on black!
February 4th, 2020  
Lovely on black.
February 4th, 2020  
What a spectacular photo, Taffy. Next to all the beauties you already mentioned, I truly love the gradient sky reflected in the building to the left.
February 4th, 2020  
Wow .. so many lights on .. great shot and edit..
February 4th, 2020  
Excellent clear shot - can even see the traffic way down the avenue! Fav
February 4th, 2020  
I'm also not familiar with this thing you call sunrise, so I'm glad you treated us to an amazing photo of one. Lots of lights on for that time of day!
February 4th, 2020  
I do like looking in other peoples windows at night ;)
February 4th, 2020  
What a fabulous view of the city made even more spectacular with that lovely sunrise! When I zoom in on all those windows I feel like I am in the Hitchcock film Rear Window. Fascinating! Love all those colours!
February 4th, 2020  
6.30 a.m. and the city is alive! Great shot and colours.
February 4th, 2020  
Fantastic to see the sunrise and reflections through the gap in the towers. Lovely image.
February 4th, 2020  
gorgeous colours
February 4th, 2020  
Fantastic picture of the city with all its lights and of the sunrise. Just spectacular. Fav
February 4th, 2020  
This is fabulous!
February 4th, 2020  
Holy City Batman !!!!!
February 4th, 2020  
Lee
Looks like an early start for many people there. Super shot.
February 4th, 2020  
Fantastic photo
February 4th, 2020  
I like your flower but I am a sunrise person so I had to come remark here. This is a fabulous sunrise.
February 4th, 2020  
Almost breathtaking... but all those buildings lit up at dawn !
February 4th, 2020  
Superb! I cannot believe this is from your window!! What a view you have. Wow.
February 4th, 2020  
I'm not a morning person either but with views like that I could be tempted to become one. I love the glimpses through the windows.
February 4th, 2020  
The morning light provided a super backdrop for this cityscape. As usual, your details are impeccable. Glad you were awake to capture it. I’m another one who rarely sees the sunrise.
February 4th, 2020  
Wow!
February 4th, 2020  
sooo striking. i too rarely see a sunrise - it's better that way ;)
February 4th, 2020  
This is breathtakingly beautiful, Taffy. Oh my.
February 4th, 2020  
So many lights a 6.30 am...a breathtaking view!
February 4th, 2020  
Impressive view!
February 4th, 2020  
FAVtastic :)
February 4th, 2020  
Excellent shot
February 4th, 2020  
You live in the heart of Chicago's action! And color.
February 5th, 2020  
Ahh, my time of day! Hee hee
February 5th, 2020  
So vibrant for so early. Stunning!
February 5th, 2020  
I always recognize your special cityscapes. So lovely!
February 5th, 2020  
Wonderful colours in the sky and the streetlights matching some of the sunrise colours / fav
February 5th, 2020  
wonderful capture..
February 5th, 2020  
I do love your views.
February 6th, 2020  
amazing ...really draws you in ...fav
February 6th, 2020  
Wow! Number 1 of twenty! So well deserved!
February 7th, 2020  
Congratulations on TT! Number one! I should have had money on this one getting there! Love it!
February 7th, 2020  
@pamknowler @mzzhope Thank you both! I was so pleased to see it there as it was a unique time of day for me to photograph. That made it very special.
February 7th, 2020  
Congratulations on being the Top of the Top for the week Taffy! Very deserving! I love all the elements in this image! Belated FAV!
February 7th, 2020  
Congratulations! Of course this is at the top of the Top Twenty! If you were so inclined I know the Chicago Chamber of Commerce would market your fair city with brochures using your photos. I’m sure local art galleries would display your work, as so many of your images are art. Businesses in downtown Chicago would love this in their offices, printed on metal, in a large format. This is a stunning example of your talent.
February 8th, 2020  
deserved and achieved top of the pops - fantastic :)))
February 9th, 2020  
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