The Bean

Not much time for photography today, especially as my husband was with me, he did not have gloves, we were not really downtown to take photos, and he is not always the most patient with me when I have my camera. I managed a quick shot of the bean, not the best.

For those of you who do not know, this sculpture is in Millennium Park in Chicago. It was created by the sculptor Anish Kapoor and is called Cloud Gate, but is more commonly known to Chicagoans as the bean.

[👑 AnaZad]

Great capture of the Bean. Beautiful.

[Bill Fenske]

The Bean seems to work well in b&w. I've got a few from around 2 years ago. great capture Andie. I don't see you in the reflection, at least it's not obvious.

[Ukandie!]

@bill_fe lol,I am there, at the right hand corner of the tall white building.

[vstap]

Love The Bean! Great shot of it. I think I like this better than a crystal ball.

[Peter Carpenter]

Great shot!!

[Debs Stott]

Still a cool shot even if you didn't have time, love the reflections and not too many people.

[Bill Fenske]

@ukandie1 Ha, no wonder I didn't recognize you.
I'm currently planning on driving to Aurora on Sunday to see JT's exhibit. I haven't heard back from her yet on the address of where it's at.

[Jennie]

Gorgeous shot. I love the contrast of the white building in the center and then the chunky snow underneath the bean.

[Joyce]

Wonderful capture Andrea I love the reflections.

[KWind]

Cool reflection. I like it in B&W!

[Rosie Kerr]

Wonderful reflections... We have a shot of my son near the bean from a few years ago. What... A cold husband telling you to hurry up?? ;). Unheard of! 😊

[Paul T]

Wow!!

[Karen H]

Super angle and reflections

[Karen]

Wonderful reflection. Fav!

[Shailesh]

wonderful shot.... love the contrast you achieved in reflections

[Graeme Stevens]

superb shot

[Julie Chapa]

Very cool shot!

[Andy]

Great shot and lots of further photographic possibilities here I think.

[Rachel]

Fab shot!

[Jill Hempsall]

Love it. Crystal clear reflections, Fascinating.

[Helen K]

This is cool!

[Bill Fenske]

Plans changed, it will be Saturday the 28th. Just in case you're interested in meeting there also.

[bkb in the city]

Great shot

[Adam]

I really really like this image. I think that person in the distance on the left makes the shot. It is so small compared to the giant reflecting egg.

[Marci Elston]

Keep going straight ~ Art Institute of Chicago. One of my favorite places on the planet.

[Lisa Villella]

Love this piece! So many cool possibilities!

[Melissa]

Nice!

[Jax]

fantastic, instant fav :)

[Jen]

My old home. I miss it so, so much. Sweet Home Chicago.

[Mark Pratt]

Very interesting shot.

[Ukandie!]

@melston The Art Institute is one of my fav places too...heading there on Sunday hopefully.

[Tammy]

Very cool - laughed at the part about your husband not being the most patient! The reflection in the bean is awesome!

[Margaret Obey]

I love this, Kapoor is so talented. We have his 'orbit' in the Olympic park London

[Nina Ganci]

magnificent reflections of this famous sculpture.

[Julia]

Great reflections

[Miley]

Cool

[Vijay]

that looks really cool ...great shot!!

[☠northy]

very nice shot of the bean... but i can imagine it must have been a tad frosty out!

[Gena Pegg]

WOW..this is really awesome. Love it! Great shot .. amazing reflection!

[Teresa]

Now THAT is one prize-winning shot, appealing in every way. Can't believe how clear that reflection is! Makes a great fisheye! FAV!

[Sarah Munnings]

Awesome bean shot, so few people, unlike when we were there!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Cool capture! I like it- it's not the typical shot and the reflection is really good.

[Lisa Poland]

Fabulous shot of the bean!

[Osia Strasner]

Wonderful shot of The Bean! This sculpture appeared in Chicago after I left Illinois, and one of these days I will get there to see it. I love all the reflections and interesting distortions it gives.

[Karen Healy]

Very cool shot!