Looking Up ... for awjay by auntietk
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An apartment building on the Near North Side of Chicago.
You know how sometimes things get imprinted in your brain and then stay there forever? When I first started participating in the Photography Gallery here on Renderosity, I was struck by a picture Arthur made (awjay). (Okay, that happens a lot ... his photography is brilliant!) But there was one in particular of an apartment building with balconies, and it has stayed with me all this time.
If you're curious, you can see it here It's called Room With A View (I was just going to tell you the story, and then I thought, "No, they'll want to see it!")
When I saw this building, that image came back to me again. I couldn't get close to duplicating Arthur's point of view because the building is too tall, but I hope I've caught some of the same spirit. There's something about this that makes me sit and stare.
My friend, are you shocked that I remember something you posted 2-1/2 years ago? You just never know what sort of impact you have on people. You inspire me! Your memorable work prompts me to shoot all sorts of things I wouldn't have thought of otherwise. Thank you for sharing your vision with us!
Comments (35)
Meisiekind
Oh Tara - this is marvelous! I love images of buildings with this POV! I love the flowers on the one balcony... it almost "takes the edge" off the concrete monster! Wonderful work! Off to see awjay's image now!!
Hubba1
Awesome perspective :) Cool shot!
bazza
Great shot of this building, Superb POV.. very well done!!
Faemike55
Went to the link and it is a fascinating shot this is no less fascinating, in fact my neck is getting stiff looking at this
frankie96
Great POV..designs and coloring..and a nice dedication...
bmac62
Very interesting to see the tie between the two photos. Different yet the same. You have a remarkable memory...think of the thousands of images you've seen in the intervening 2 1/2 years.
beachzz
Oh yeah, this is great---and the fact you remembered--dang!!
lizzibell
nice shot...
cfulton
They are quite similar - not a cloud in the sky, repetition of layers/levels focal points... A wonderful memory you have! Cheers, Clive
MrsLubner
Ok, I look at this and the phrase, "able to leap tall buildings in a single bound," comes to mind.
koosievantutte
very fine image, great perspective.
Katraz
Great view.
mbz2662
I like the purple flowers on that one balcony... :) Cool shot~
Chipka
WOW! This is amazing! The POV is stunning, and the light/color combination is crisp, clear, clean, and classy. I like that, of course! What really strikes me is the sense of elegance you've created here. Stunning geometry too! In short, I like this a lot. And yeah, it's great when something makes a particular impact and shapes the way you see things in your own artistic world. I love it when that happens. Art is always so much richer when that cross-pollination takes place. This is a stunning, beautiful example of that.
helanker
OHH Yeah! This is super. I like the POV alot here and the sunny light on the building is stunning. You did a marvelous job Tara.
durleybeachbum
This makes such a complex pattern, I suppose it all boils down to mathamatics! It is also rather elegant,and looks as though it was rather more expensive per cubic metre than the one in Arthurs also excellent pic!
prutzworks
cool pov
wysiwig
I love the design and colors of this. Has an almost graphic quality. Wonderful capture.
awjay
now i get it.....lol thank you my friend excellent image..you have captured it very well.. i wondered why i had three comments on my image today... all has been explained (blushing) arthur
flavia49
splendid picture!!!
MrsRatbag
This is fantastic, love that POV and the lines.....
wjames
Great shot from the perfect POV
emmecielle
Fantastic perspective! :)
UOja
Fantastic perspective. Great shot.
cv1
Awesome find!! Nice shot!
goodoleboy
Terrific POV, clarity and perspective in this shot of the futuristic looking structure as it soars skyward.
orig_buggy
People are nuts ...I wouldn't venture onto those balconys
anaber
Excelent photo.Fabulous perspective!I love the detail of the flowers.
npauling
A super capture and from a great angle. How neat it looks.
myrrhluz
Thanks for the link! I totally understand why that image stayed in your mind. As in awjay's shot there is great perspective and I'm struck by the patterns. I like the curving lines of the balconies rising up to the curved roof. Also wonderful is the toothed shaped decorative trim which compliments the similar shape of the windows. Excellent capture!