Urban Giants: Chicago's Marina City Towers

            I captured this striking shot in the heart of Chicago, where architectural marvels reach for the sky. The iconic Marina City Towers stand tall, casting intriguing shadows with their unique design, while the modern glass skyscrapers reflect the sunlight in a dazzling display. This scene embodies the dynamic contrast between old and new, showcasing the ever-evolving skyline.

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Taken in: United States / Illinois / Chicago / Fort Dearborn Addition (show map)

Taken on: June 1, 2017

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Chicago

Marina City

cityscape

skyscrapers

urban

downtown

Bertrand Goldberg

iconic buildings

city life

urban exploration

city skyline

round buildings

corn cobs

modern architecture

urban design

sunlight

shadow play

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Illinois

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Sets appears in: • Urban Textures • Art and Architecture

Groups appears in: • * CityScapes & City Life • FlickrCentral more » • Architecture • Chicago Architecture • Architecture Photography • Urban Geometry • TWiP • Your Best Shot For Today • Skylines, Cityscapes, Skyscrapers & Large Bridges « less

Camera: Nikon D5000, f/13.0, 1/200 sec, 10mm (=15mm), ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D5000
Lens:	TAMRON SP AF 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical IF B001N
Aperture:	f/13.0
Exposure Time:	0.005 sec (1/200)
Focal Length:	10mm (35mm equivalent: 15mm)
ISO:	200
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	On, Return detected
Exposure Program:	Not Defined
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Lightroom 7.3 (Windows)
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