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[chris08876]

Via cam today.

[Mackensen]

via earthcam today

[RussHanneman]

Please forgive if I start a city vs city debate, but I have always thought Chicago is the prettiest skyline.

New York of course has Chicago beat on sheer number of buildings, but to me Chicago is the more aesthetically pleasing, well laid out skyline.

[bpc]

I think there are too many chunky hulks and flat roofs in Chicago for my taste. It’s lost the “human scale” as they say. It’s impressive, but a little hostile, IMO. They are both very impressive though, unmatched in the world.

[chris08876]

I agree with this.

Lower Manhattan is my favorite. I think the two nodes could be a close challenge in terms of aesthetics, but yeah, IMO, I too think Chicago takes the aesthetic cake. Although for pure adrenaline, NYC by a mile compared to ever other U.S. city.

Vista is a nice addition to the skyline. Acts as a counterbalance for that section of the node, and doesn’t try to steal the spotlight relative to its surroundings. The design that is. Not overly flashy, but not mundane either.

Can’t wait for Tribune tower.

[chris08876]

This is my favorite angle, this one right here. I think this is a tower of many faces (multiple personalities) and this one right here is the one that has a aquatic, psychedelic vibe to it.

This angle is cool too, but not as pronounced.

Credit for both: James Novotny

[TK2000]

SolarWind on SSP

My edit of his edit

[Mackensen]

earthcam today 12.21.19

[Oatmeal]

I took this a few weeks back and I thought it was worth a share:

Also this was taken yesterday (dec 26):

Chicago IL 12.26.2019 by MBA Photography, on Flickr

I love love LOVE the glass on this one. Looks purdy

[Dennis_Sandoval]

that blow through floor is profane!!!

[chris08876]

Chicago, IL USA by BartShore, on Flickr

DSC_2310 by BartShore, on Flickr

[baronson]

What is that spotlight about in the first pic near the John Hancock Building?

[chris08876]

Its from the Palmolive Building.

[chris08876]

Credit: R. Kramer

[chris08876]

Credit: Barry Butler

[Oatmeal]

I think it looks really good!

ntitled by James Fremont, on Flickr

[Mackensen]

https://www.chicagoarchitecture.org/2020/02/10/counting-down-to-the-vista-tower-opening/

Today from EarthCam

[chris08876]

Untitled by James Fremont, on Flickr

Credit: gill glock

[chris08876]

An aerial view of frozen Lake Michigan by Daniel/Dan Eidsmoe, on Flickr

An aerial view of frozen Lake Michigan by Daniel/Dan Eidsmoe, on Flickr

Credit: Rafal I. Robert

[Mackensen]

https://www.instagram.com/vistatowerchicago/