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Traktor 49, Yves Saulnier, Mariagrazia Gaggero, Gabi Lombardo and 65 other people have particularly liked this photo


79 comments - The latest ones
 Jenny McIntyre
Jenny McIntyre club
Oh wow what a magnificent picture, Frank. I do like the fact that you have shown this photo in black and white - it really emphasizes the beauty of this view.
4 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to Jenny McIntyre club
I totally agree with you Jenny. Thank you for stopping by and for your comment.
4 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Großartige Aufnahme, Frank ! Frozen Time.!
4 years ago.
 Marta Wojtkowska
Marta Wojtkowska club
Very neat B&W
So there is a river there?
I didn't know that!
4 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to Marta Wojtkowska club
Yes, Marta. Some people call it the American Venice.
4 years ago.
Marta Wojtkowska club has replied to Frank J Casella
Good to learn something new every day :)
HFF Frank!
4 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to Marta Wojtkowska club
Yes, and to learn a bit more, the Chicago river used to flow the opposite direction than it does now. interactive.wttw.com/chicago-river-tour/how-chicago-reversed-river-animated
4 years ago.
Marta Wojtkowska club has replied to Frank J Casella
Absolutely amazing (hi)story!
I read it with bated breath :o
But I wish for more photos illustrating it ;)
Those documenting the inspection taken by Mr. Beebe in 1910 are spectacular, wow!
4 years ago.
 José Manuel Polo
José Manuel Polo club
Una estupenda composición, La arquitectura de los soberbios edificios, contrapuestos con dos personas que los contemplan.
4 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Awesome urban shot!

Admired in:
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4 years ago.
 Dimas Sequeira
Dimas Sequeira club
Outstanding cityview, with several generations of skyscrapers! HFF, Frank!
4 years ago.
 Frank J Casella
Frank J Casella
Jenny, John, Anke, Marta, Jose, William, and Dimas ... Thank YOU!
4 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
Most beautiful

HFF

And happy weekend:)
4 years ago.
 Ed Synchro
Ed Synchro club
Fabulous photo, I love the shapes, tones and atmosphere!
4 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Wonderful cityscape.
HFF and a nice weekend
4 years ago.
 Sami Serola (inactive)
Sami Serola (inactiv… club
Wonderful exposure!
4 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Superb composition and a wonderful image,
HFF and lovely weekend.
4 years ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
Impressive in this stunning monochrome Frank. Well done.

HFF, have a great weekend.
4 years ago.
 Colin Ashcroft
Colin Ashcroft club
That is an imposing view. HFF
4 years ago.
 Frank J Casella
Frank J Casella
Annemarie, Ed, Jaap, Sami, Roger, Herb, Colin, John ... Thank YOU!
4 years ago.
 Xata
Xata club
Outstanding BW and POV, Frank, HFF
4 years ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
Fantastic shot in B/W, Frank. HFF, have a fine weekend !
4 years ago.
 Frank J Casella
Frank J Casella
Xata, Percy, and Claudia .... Thank YOU!
4 years ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Frank

I like this picture very much. The monochrome suits it well.

The two guys looking over the fence really add a lot to it.

Best Wishes, HFF, and a good weekend
Peter
4 years ago.
 micelot
micelot
Hervorragend!
4 years ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
A superb cityscape Frank. Works so well in mono. HFF and have a great weekend
4 years ago.
 Frank J Casella
Frank J Casella
Peter, micelot, and Ecobird ... Thank YOU!
4 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Gigantesque et admirablement rendue en noir et blanc.
Bonne fin de semaine Frank.
4 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to Malik Raoulda club
Malik thank YOU!
4 years ago.
 grobi358
grobi358 club
Eine beeindruckende schwarz/weiß Aufnahme! Sehr lebendig!
4 years ago.
 uwschu
uwschu club
Schon sehr beeindruckend, was du hier zeigst. Chicago ist für mich die Mutter des Blues, irgendwann komme ich mal über den Teich :-), möchte zu gerne den Atem der Stadt erleben.
Viele Grüße,
Uwe
4 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to uwschu club
Uwe, you come over the big pond, I show you around, how is that for you?
4 years ago.
uwschu club has replied to Frank J Casella
Das klingt sehr gut :-))
4 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to uwschu club
Good. See you when you come to Chicago!
4 years ago.
 Luz •.¸¸ ㋡
Luz •.¸¸ ㋡
Simplesmente lindo e de grande qualidade fotográfica! Bom fim de semana Frank
4 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to Luz •.¸¸ ㋡
Thank you Luz, and the same to you!
4 years ago.
 Janet Brien
Janet Brien club
What a beautifully composed shot! On top of that the black-and-white quality of this image is exceptional, with wonderful shades that range from pure white to pure black. It is a dazzling picture, well done!
4 years ago.
 Joachim Geske
Joachim Geske
Ich kann mich den Kommentaren der vorangegangenen User nur anschließen .TOP!!!
4 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to Joachim Geske
Thank you Joachim
4 years ago.
 Eric Desjours
Eric Desjours club
Sumptuous verticals, a major capture, splendid in b&w, a unique perspective.
Have a nice week-end, Frank.
4 years ago.
 Anton Cruz Carro
Anton Cruz Carro club
Unas vistas privilegiadas de un magnifico rincón urbano . Un saludo cordial, Anton
4 years ago.
 Rainer Blankermann
Rainer Blankermann club
Eine schöne Architekturaufnahme. Prima Komposition und Schwarzweiß-Umsetzung!
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende.
4 years ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
spectacular and excellent !!!
4 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
It looks superb in b&w!
4 years ago.
 Frank J Casella
Frank J Casella
Malik, grobi358, Uwe, Luz, Janet, Joachim, Eric, fifi, Anton, Rainer, Nora, Rosalyn, Thank YOU!
4 years ago.
 Jean
Jean
A beautifully composed shot. So crisp and lovely tones.
4 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Magnificent in black and white.
4 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Like the way the river leads the eye into the heart of this man-made 'Grand Canyon' Frank, fine work
4 years ago.
 Frank J Casella
Frank J Casella
Jean, Esther, Doug, thank YOU!
4 years ago.
 Belleuse
Belleuse
Perfect. Great view on the city in b/w
4 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to Belleuse
Thank you much!
4 years ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
A great monochrome of this pulsating city here Frank. Well done.

Cheers, herb
4 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to Herb Riddle club
Thank you Herb!
4 years ago.
 Steve Bucknell
Steve Bucknell club
Never sure about B&W...it makes me wonder if this changes a rather vibrant cityscape into something prematurely aged. I always think of....and have experienced...American cities as saturated in light and colour ( New York, San Francisco). Of course your treatment gives it a vintage quality which is good, and the same for the figures in the foreground: a timeless feeling. I’m arguing myself round now, Frank. I know you’re interested in this black and white/ colour debate. I’ll try and get my thoughts together and add them to the mix.
4 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to Steve Bucknell club
I made it black and white because the color was to distracting from the subject matter, so you are right about the saturated light and color. This picture to me is not about the city but about the human interaction.
4 years ago.
Steve Bucknell club has replied to Frank J Casella
I think you’re right. It is the way these figures are picked out draws the eye to them. It makes it a moment of quiet contemplation (often one of your subjects) all the more interesting for being so close to these massive city towers.
4 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to Steve Bucknell club
Thanks, Steve, for the observation that quiet contemplation is one of my subjects. I didn't even see that coming. Benefit of the Ipernity community ,,,,,, and feedback.
4 years ago.
 menonfire
menonfire club
Ich mag solch Stadtblicke und hier in S/W noch wirkungsvoller !
4 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to menonfire club
I agree. Thank you so much!
4 years ago.
 Berny
Berny club
wonderful Chicago...and photo!
4 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to Berny club
Thank you Berny. My favorite city.
4 years ago.
 Janet Brien
Janet Brien club
Today's visit:
www.ipernity.com/doc/frankjcasella/49477928

(prepare your ears, they are about to begin glowing!) :)
4 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to Janet Brien club
Thank you Janet.
4 years ago.
 John FitzGerald
John FitzGerald club
Strikingly like a dreamscape. Well seen and captured.
4 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to John FitzGerald club
Thank you John
3 years ago.
 Karen's Place
Karen's Place club
What a gorgeous image.

HFF to you, Frank. :)
3 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to Karen's Place club
Thank you Karen
3 years ago.
 Nouchetdu38
Nouchetdu38 club
great shot of Chicago!!*****
Happy easter!!!!
3 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to Nouchetdu38 club
Thank you so much.
3 years ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Großartige Komposition!
3 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to trester88 club
Thank you so much, glad you like it.
3 years ago.
 Love Song
Love Song club
Amazing pic *_* J*************************************************
3 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to Love Song club
Thank you so much!
3 years ago.
 photosofghosts
photosofghosts club
Splendid city view with a superbe edition in b/w, I really appreciated your gallery !
Greetings from Italy
Fabio
3 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to photosofghosts club
Thank you, Fabio, and for your kind words. Greetings from Chcago.
3 years ago.
 Mariagrazia Gaggero
Mariagrazia Gaggero club
Bellissimo punto di osservazione sulla splendida Chicago, ottima la scelta del B/N.
Hai una galleria veramente bella. Complimenti
Grazie per la visita e per il gradito commento
Un saluto da Genova, Italia
mariagrazia
3 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to Mariagrazia Gaggero club
Thank you for your kind words and visit, Mariagrazia. Ciao!
3 years ago.
 Yves Saulnier
Yves Saulnier
Il se dégage de cette photo quelque chose de particulier.
3 years ago.
Frank J Casella has replied to Yves Saulnier
Very kind of you, thank you.
3 years ago.

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