September 19th, 2007 | Chicago, Illinois, Travel |
Chicago in the Evening
This one was shot from the John Hancock building during sunset. I believe I was facing south with this one… Which reminds me… the other day Ethan asked why “south” is called “south”. I did not have a good answer.
September 19th, 2007 23:33
Wonderful pic..it reminded me Chicago.
September 20th, 2007 05:04
I’m pretty sure you are facing West with this photo. The United Center is in the distance toward the left (South), and I-90/94 runs across the length of the picture.
September 20th, 2007 10:28
Good question from Ethan!
September 22nd, 2007 10:27
So surreal. Beautiful colors.
September 22nd, 2007 14:44
Troy, nice shot. My understanding of the origin of the term south is it originated from a Germanic/Old English words (the 2 are similar) meaning ‘the region of the sun’.
September 24th, 2007 16:36
You are definitely facing west, I can see my building (barely), and a couple of other landmarks.
Interesting about the origin of the word south, seems plausible.
December 20th, 2007 14:16
It looks to me like the picture was taken facing the west/northwest. If it was facing south it would have many more tall buildings in the shot. Plus, the right side has one of the building corners in it that’s also in your north shot.
Very neat picture style! And I especially like the one with a bit of Picasso’s Armadillo in it.
January 5th, 2008 01:33
You were facing west.nice shot
January 6th, 2008 11:18
We learned in astronomy why ’south’ is called south along with all the other directions, but it’s a very long drawn out story that I could in no-way remember. I don’t blame you for not having a good answer!