Chicago Bean

Photograph Story | Chicago Bean

I managed to travel to Chicago on four occasions before finally bundling up and walking to the Chicago Bean (Cloud Gate Sculpture). I am embarrassed to say I never realized my hotel, during each stay, was only a handful of blocks from this sculpture.

I was in Chicago the final week of October and, naturally, the weather was brisk. After throwing on a few layers, I made my way to the bean. This sculpture is beautiful and the reflections of the surrounding city, people and cloudy skies amplified the experience. As luck would have it, the crowd was quite small during my visit. Many of my photographs are without people or have a small number of individuals, naturally enhancing the scene.

This photograph of the Chicago Bean is one of my favorites because it has every element from my visit in detail. The sky and clouds almost have a marble effect in the reflection, with the city buildings contouring in, embracing the sculpture.

I would love to photograph the Chicago Bean on a snow day, if I happen to be in town during a winter storm.