Photo 6 of 30: From A Low Angle

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So today's image is the exact opposite of yesterdays.... the opposite direction.  Since yesterday's image was taken from the John Hancock building, I thought it would be cool to use an image that was taken of the John Hancock building, from the lowest angle, on the street.  Since architecture is my favorite subject to shoot, I decided to put my signature touch on the image and edit it.  This image will be available for sale via my two sites, http://simonehester.com (for a signed & framed print) or http://simone-hester.artistwebsites.com (a friendlier price point and variety of sizes and finishes).

"sixofthirty"

Photo 5 of 30: From A High Angle

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Since I won't be able to get to a really high spot without delaying this project any further, I had to grab this image from one of my archives.  A previous shot that was taken from the John Hancock Building in Chicago.  That is the highest angle that I have taken a shot from to date.  If I get the courage and can overcome my true fear of heights than I will attempt to go to the Willis Tower and shoot there.  They have these special glass enclosures that provides a unique opportunity to get a full view of downtown Chicago.  Unfortunately my anxiety tends to kick in when I look down and seeing that the floor is made of glass the full view might just be a bit much.  Shooting via the window is the viable option at this moment, but working to get to the key shot.... shooting via the special glass box. 

The shot that I captured here was facing the lovely Lake Michigan and grabs the details of the street, Lake Shore Drive, a baseball field, and just ordinary life in busy Chicago.  I played around with this image adding grains and other effects to create an unique image.  I am pretty happy with the end result and will post this fine art print on my websites.

"fiveofthirty"

If you like this image, then please visit my website at http://simonehester.com or if you would like to purchase then visit here http://simone-hester.artistwebsites.com a variety of sizes are available.

Photo 4 of 30: Something Green

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Today's photo is "Something Green" and with autumn's approach, the most obvious choice was to shoot something natural.  So here's my image:

"fourofthirty"

I was able to capture both sides of nature, the lush plants that I placed in my garden this spring and of course the weeds that grew in due to being lazy (yes I admit it!).  I began to think, the beauty of nature is everywhere that we are, and things that we don't see as nature's gift, others do.  Take for instance the thistle on the right.  In certain countries it is seen as a beautiful flower that eventually blooms a beautiful purple bud.  Quite similar to that of a cactus.  Personally, I still think it is a pain, if you have ever stepped on one, than you know what I mean.  In a nutshell, I want you to take away from this image, that true beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.