Greetings to the people of Earth.
I've always wanted to say that! Now that I did, I can now get on with other things.
I'm a science fiction writer (not famous yet) born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. I've lived in the Czech Republic and Germany, and though I am currently back in Chicago, much of my heart remains in the Czech Republic. Maybe it's the beer. Or the bread. I hope to live in Moscow soon, as a big portion of my heart already resides there. I've had an interest in science fiction since an early age and will probably maintain that interest for the rest of my life. I love SF, and anything else that embraces the spirit of discovery...or anything that chafes against the arbitrary boundaries of "conformity."Â
I discovered Renderosity a couple of years back when I was browsing the internet, looking for cool images to spark my imagination during a period of writer's block. It wasn't a serious block, but I needed something to make me ask the sorts of questions that I always ask before settling down to craft a short story or novella. Since that time, I've written quite a lot and I've begun to post photographs and other visual works that I created here...partially because I love the Renderosity community in general, and partially because the images and text-snippets that I have contributed here are something of an ongoing journal. I'm incredibly lazy when it comes to journal keeping, and so posting picures of particular significance actually helps me to remember the things I want to remembe, without having to eat into my fiction writing time by writing non fiction. Well, at least that's my excuse and I am sticking with it.
I entered into the field of photography totally by accident; I'd always been interested in capturing small stories, but it wasn't until my journey to Europe that I began to consciously seek out tableaus that imply stories in progress. As a result of that, my writing is growing in unexpected directions, and I look forward to becoming more and more active here, and in other artistic/publishing fields.
For those looking at my gallery, enjoy it and feel free to leave comments and sitemail! Good day to all!
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Comments (31)
flavia49
awesome building!!
Orinoor
Great photo, I love the building in a building idea and the architecture is rather Gotham isn't it? Of course, I mostly love your writing and this little bit "indolent-minded people of fickle persuasion" nearly had me on the floor.
clbsmiley
Cool!! :)
kbrog
Awesome POV and capture! Love the reflections in the windows. :)
MrsRatbag
What a wonderful POV, larger than life...and it's a beautiful building too!
RodS Online Now!
Great angle on this one, Chip! Wonderful shot!
kgb224
Stunning capture of Gotham City's reflection my friend. God Bless.
jocko500
lovely pov
auntietk
This is what I remember the courthouse looking like from the early 1960s. We used to like the TV version with its tilted stills ... Zap! Pow! Bam! (I appreciated good camp even as a child.) Excellent image!
beachzz
Tara used my words--and they weren't even inside words!! Ok, that probably doesn't make any sense to most people (it's a long story). When I see that word, I think Gotham City, Batman and Robin (holy macaroni!!!), the Joker and the Penguin, oh my, I could go on and on and on..instead I'll just say WOW--cool shot!!
Crabbycabby
Breathtaking image.
bobrgallegos
Awesome POV!! Does seem Gotham like.
durleybeachbum
WHAT a corker! The photo is a marvel and your narrative great. I have always been ambivalent about comic books, and used to find myself wanting to put incidents between frames. I used to wonder why a character hadn't done so and so instead of what we saw. But cartoon movies are a different matter, and I hope to build up a good DVD collection in time to take it with me into my dotage accomodation.
blinkings
I have always been hugely into drawing and painting. I reckon I was drawing not long after walking! But I too can't 'suspend my disbelief' when it comes to comic books!
whaleman
It says "Gotham" to me! Loudly! Nice shot!
fallen21
Superb POV!
Feliciti
like the POV and this beautiful building in contrast to the modern building reflections !!
helanker
What a fantastic building and i love the POV. You did a great job capturing it, Chip.
makron
Wowwww....SENSACIONAL!!!!!!!!!! Very Stunning image.
icerian
Fascinating building, we really do not have such a buildings in Prague. It is necessary to visit Chicago :-) Well seen!
Lashia
Awesome shot! Love the lines in this- thanks for sharing! :-)
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tennesseecowgirl
this is excellent!
sandra46
I KNEW GOTHAM CITY IS NEW YORK CITY. DID THEY MOVE IT TO WIND CITY? GREAT SHOT ANYWAY
jac204
I just had to find out what this magnificent building was and it made me think of the Wrigley Building, although this is taller and was once considered the tallest building outside of NYC according to Wikipedia. It's 35 East Wacker Drive also known as the Jewelers Building. Goggle Street View is such a great tool. Great capture and thanks for sharing.
Sepiasiren
terrific vantage point and framing--love it
treasureprints
As usual, your about is the best part of this.:)
praep
WOW. Impressive shot.
KatesFriend
Wait a minute, Gotham has good days? Beautiful shot. The windows seem so meticulously clean and reflect the sky in those rich blues and silver. A far cry from the grimy Gotham City of Tim Burton's vision. Still this old glory of a building with its rigid pattern of frames still conjures visions of Gotham. Maybe what Gotham could have been if its people didn't need Batman. I like your point about Gotham's problems always being self made. The greatest threat to every society is its dark side and not the specters from elsewhere.
Ilona-Krijgsman
what a great building.....if I scroll it makes me dizzy....perfect pov
danapommet
I love the shimmer of this reflection and how you centered it on this building. Fantastic shot Chip! Dana