Cloud Gate by auntietk
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The official title of this sculpture is Cloud Gate although everyone calls it The Bean. This is part of Millenium Park in Chicago.
I should have told you all this yesterday, but I didn't think of it:
The scuplture is 33 feet high, with the arch underneath topping out at 12 feet. It's 45 feet wide and 66 feet long. You can learn all about it here if you're interested.
I was there with Marilyn and Mark, who you can see in this image. Marilyn has her camera lens right up against the surface of the sculpture, and Mark is behind her (white pants, maroon sweater). I'm in the shot too, of course, but due to the curved surface, I'm WAYyyyyyyy back there, probably farther away than you might think.
Comments (38)
Faemike55
Absolutely fascinating sculpture! andjust how many pictures did you take of this BEAN?
koosievantutte
very fine shot.
myrrhluz
How about to the left of the couple (one in black shirt and one in white) close to a bit of grass? This is beautiful! More?
bmac62
I see you back there:) Only I know for sure... This is my favorite picture of The Cloud Gate. From here it looks like an egg...silver...think one of those big silver birds that brought you to Chicago deposited it going in or out of town? Got more Bean shots...I'll look forward to more reflections.
bazza
Very lovely shot Tara love the reflection and can see you waaayyyyy back there, lol.. Nice one well done!!
beachzz
Cloud Gate??? How did I NOT know that? It's a bean, for heaven's sake!! lol
mariogiannecchini
Absolutely fascinating sculpture! Very lovely shot !
mbz2662
Well, there ya go... you can learn something new all of the time.. I thought it was just The Bean.. lol. Nice shot of the "cloud gate".
lyron
Fantastic capture!!
cfulton
It is amazing how the mind is drawn to and intrigued by this object. I keep looking for more to see and seeing more too! It is stunning! Thank you! Clive
flora-crassella
a really fantastic sculpture!!! Wonderful shot!!!
Meisiekind
Oh, I can see all three of you! I was just thinking - a couple of years back I was standing on virtually the exact same spot that you are standing in this image! Weird! Stunning reflections and a cool image Dierbaar! :)
helanker
LOOOOOOOOL ! It is so funny. I like to see Marilyn having fun and... Mark still waiting with angel-like patience. :-D
durleybeachbum
This is probably what drove Mark to give in and get a camera. Fabulous object and a great pic, I'm so glad you gave us the long shot yesterday!
awjay
super shot
prutzworks
cool fish eye reflection
casmindo
very interesting shot! Cloud Gate what a concept.
emmecielle
Fantastic reflections! :)
Geophree
Marvelous image and object.
RickGot
Fascinating sculpture, well captured.
PhrankPower
Excellent image. I'd love to see this.
kbrog
Fantastic capture! :)
hipps13
awesome capture, Tara May warm hugs that smile, Linda Kaye
MrsLubner
An amazing illusion - I love art with a trick up its sleeve, that doesn't require much thought...only amazement. LOL Its also curious to see the different attack plans of different styles of photographers.
Katraz
I knew there was a lot of great photos in that bean.
morningglory
That is the most fascinating object.......I would love to see it in person .
wysiwig
Way cool! At this angle it looks like a cosmic egg.
rayag
Wonderful capture,fantastic reflections!
Chipka
I suspect that you're on the forefront of a new wave in artistic expression, probably called something like "Cloud Gate Curvature" or something like that. I love shots of Da Bean, and I'll probably take more to add to my already copious number of bean shots. In terms of this one, it's perfect! It's so warm and alive and full of excitement. Seeing Marilyn in typical "Marilyn pose" gave me long-lasting smile, and seeing Mark does the same. And you're there too...well within the curve of the bean, but you're instantly recognizable...even Kafka noticed, and he's not one to ponder photographs very much. What I really like about this is the fact that the Cloud Gate actually has clouds in it! WOW! This is gorgeous on multiple levels! Great work, as always!
debbielove
Modern art is not my thing BUT, it does make for great photos!!!!! Great shot... If only you could get rid of the people... Rob