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The reflections of adjacent buildings are bent and twisted in the polished stainless steel skin of Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate, colloquially known as “The Bean”, in Millennium Park, Chicago.
I realize I should have chosen just one of these images of this sculpture, but I found myself unable to toss any of them out. I love how the reflections and the background change with each different view. I want to go back and try again for some more unique pov's.
The Cloud Gate sculpture in Chicago was simply amazing! I went before sunrise and had the place to myself. I could not decide which photo tu upload, so I'll upload 4 from different angles. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_Gate
Every angle gives different reflections of the sky, lights and buildings. I found them all unique and intriguing. In this image you can also see this was a selfie of sorts if you view large and look hard enough.
A few months ago:
I was thinking of the movie "The Beach" when I was standing on this beach in Oregon.
Mostly the ending scene:
(Leonardo DiCaprio) aka Richard (voice-over):
"I still believe in paradise. But now at least I know it's not someplace you can look for, 'cause it's not where you go. It's how you feel for a moment in your life when you're a part of something, and if you find that moment... it lasts forever..."
The lean of The Loop as seen in The Bean
Cloud Gate, Millennium Park, Chicago
Nikon D7500, Sigma 18-300, ISO 200, f/11.0, 78mm, 1/500s
A gull glides over Cloud Gate in Chicago's Millennium Park.
Nikon D7500, Sigma 18-300, ISO 140, f/11.0, 18mm, 1/500s
Quickly after its installation (2006) in Millenium Park the "Cloud Gate" sculpture by Sir Anish Kapoor became a Chicago icon. Due to it shape it was soon nicknamed "The Bean".
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Active sky and moonlight over Cloud Gate, Chicago.
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Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate, colloquially known as “The Bean”, bends and reflects the city’s skyline at Millennium Park, Chicago.
Affectionately called, “The Bean” and what has become synonymous with the Chicago experience is Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate. Cloud Gate was created using computer technology to cut 168 massive stainless-steel plates into precise shapes which were then pieced together like a puzzle and welded shut.
Visitors to Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate, colloquially known as “The Bean”, are reflected in its polished chrome surface at Millennium Park, Chicago.
Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate, colloquially known as “The Bean”, bends and reflects nearby buildings at Millennium Park, Chicago.
Located in Chicago's Millennium Park, Cloud Gate, aka "The Bean," is a public sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor that has become one of the city's most photographed attractions since its completion in 2006. That makes this shot--with a section of Chicago skyline reflected in the sculpture's stainless steel surface--a perfect fit for Cliche Saturday.
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Inspired by liquid mercury, Cloud Gate it is one of the world’s largest permanent outdoor art installations. Its stainless-steel surface highly reflects the activity and lights of the park and surrounding city skyline, inviting visitors to touch and interact with its mirror-like surface and see their image reflected from a variety of perspectives.
Scanned from Ilford Delta 400
(shot with Orange filter at ISO-100)
Chicago, IL
November 2020
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