City Lights
May 10, 2011 
Something about the romance of the city skyline. From a distance - a collection of shapes and colors juxtaposed upon one another to create an urban quilt. Architectural icons that mark a place..and that place a city's history in time.
No matter what the port of entry..whether the view is a bird's eye one..or a man's - the skline always marks the point of arrival at a much-anticipated destination.
The Sears Tower in Chicago - once thought to be the tallest structure in all of the world. An architectural marvel and wonder.
New York City's Empire State Building. An icon and landmark.
The four-sided Trans-America Pyramid building that marks San Francisco.
Toronto's spikey CN Tower with its pod..suspended in mid-air.
And - Boston's own Hancock Tower. A modernist mimimalist glass tower that renders itself almost invisible from certain perspectives andd points-of-view. It's what marks this city that I call home. Standing separate and erect..reflecting back at us the historic fabric.
Rising out of nowhere - on this rainy day. It's austere strength..softened. Almost a watercolor dream.
Reader Comments (40)
WOW - so beautiful and what a unique perspective.
just a tender moment in the city....loved this photo, and your words....you're new practice with added text is great, marcie.
That's just wonderful Marcie! And I recognize all the buildings!
It is funny how building mark a city. I always look for the blue chase building in my city. It is one of the tallest here. When I was an undergraduate, I would look for our campus chapel(the tallest building there). There is something about the city of those buildings that settles my bones .
P.S. Love the photo.
Such a unique beautiful view of your skyline. I have that same feeling of anticipation when arriving home in Philly.
I was drawn to the softness the rain lends to this image.
Love the soft grays and abstractness of the image - just the right amount of focus!
The city through sadness. I've been shooting shots in DC.
So simple. So beautiful. So powerful, Marcie.
fantastic, love it
An admirable composition! , to spend a beautiful day.
I love those famous landmarks, visited some myself
so where were you arriving? home? lovely photo, Marcie, esp with the raindrops!!!
You should be happy with your photography. Your pictures always look so professional.
Very interesting effect, I like it. I have seen another picture below which is great and will comment it now.
a lovely, yet lonely feel to this one. i thought it was a silo:-) silly me, but it does have that shape through the glass.
Love your weaving of text and image into a wonderful, descriptive fabric! The pattern upon pattern of your capture is delightful!
Very nice shot, I like the geometry of the background.
This time your words and image are excellent together more than ever.
Just a wonderful shot Marcie--I really love this. Great thoughts as well--there is definitely something about seeing a welcome skyline that stirs.
super nice picture, love the raindrops!!
I like the focal point on the water, great shot!
Beautiful perspective! Definitely something to be proud of!
This is a sad day Marcie!! But a wonderful photo!!
I appreciate this kind of picture a lot. I find that it is very lovely and especially that it has a crazy charm... Bravoooo Marcie !!!
un classique auquel tu donnes beaucoup de charme
Very beautiful - both the skyline, and your thoughtful words ... I love these. And am very envious of anyone who gets to have a skyline like this ...
I like that expression... watercolor dream. But I really love this photo. I did one like this once of a mountainscape through my windshield. You've captured far more color and detail!
J'aime beaucoup l'atmosphère de cette photo…
This is a fantastic composition showing your great imagination Marcie....i am pleased with the pride that you have for your city's Hancock Tower....peter:)
This is beautiful. I really like the beading of the raindrops, and the composition is wonderful.
Raindrops on windows I love it. I love the composition too.
it always is a thrill to see a cityscape when arriving at a new city.. this is a nice capture.. :)
Ooooh! Wonderful! Love the mood too
Nice image of the city as one sees it from a car on a rainy day.
A special image, leaving most of it to the imagination.
Very nice, Marcie. It has an abstract quality.
Sharon
I really like shots like this, lovely!
Very beautiful, quite abstract. I love it.
The geometrical appeal and pattern of raindrops on the window remind me of just daydreaming during a thunderstorm. Lovely!