Chicagohenge

Adam Bykowski

Chicagohenge

Sunrise on the Chicago skyline with Lake Michigan aglow. The 3 block rocks were covered with a coating of ice and along with the posts reminded me of Stonehenge.

Worked in Layers by placing two widely different exposed images on top of each other and removing parts of one image to leave the deep colors of the sky and keep the highlighted icy block rocks. This done using Adobe Photoshop CS3.

Chicagohenge belongs to the following groups:

All About Water, Light and Reflection 1/24, MASTERS OF THE SCENIC, Midwestern United States Photography, Piers and Jetties, Scenery, The Healing Journey, The true beauty and Timber and Water Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Chicagohenge by Adam Bykowski
Chicagohenge by Adam Bykowski
  • lefty1

    lefty1

    top rate here Adam, a masterful owrk of art!!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thank you very much John.

  • Mark Willson

    Mark Willson

    Exquisite shot but dont agree with the stonehenge comparison =P

  • Adam Bykowski

    Adam Bykowski

    That’s OK Mark, I’m just weird that way.

  • Lucertola

    Lucertola

    Comp is really well done. Love the light/dark-color contrast!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks Lucertola.

  • John Absher

    John Absher

    Outstanding Shot Adam. Colors are amazing and regardless of how much it does or does not compare to stonehenge, gotta give ya credit for creative titling. Chicagohenge …. I like it !!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks John. All the rocks near Fulleron beach just gave me a Stonehenge feel I guess. I got lucky because the sunrise was a beauty.

  • Anthony Pierce

    Anthony Pierce

    Gorgeous comp and colors Adam. Great shot!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks Anthony.

  • Kazzoom  IPA

    Kazzoom IPA

    stunning work Adam beautiful captured

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thank you very much, Kazzoom and Happy New Year to you as well.

  • KatsEye

    KatsEye

    OMG This is just drop dead gorgeous. The colors the posts in the water. Everything about it is so beautiful. Wonderful and amazing capture.

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    It’s great to see a reaction like “OMG”. LOL Thanks Katseye.

  • bill  oneil

    bill oneil

    fantastic image mate.

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks Bill. I was just glad to be able to get time to get out for a couple of hours that day.

  • TIMKIELY

    TIMKIELY

    a beauitful and peaceful shot , well done

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks for the compliment Tim. Much appreciated.

  • Jeff VanDyke

    Jeff VanDyke

    Great shot!! Love the title!!!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks Jeff. I like the title too. I like coming up with either a creative title or a thought provoking one as opposed to something like “Chicago on Lake Michigan”.

  • Laoghaire

    Laoghaire

    It is an urban stonehenge of sorts. We do worship the water. Nice picture.

    Looks really freaking cold!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    I know I worship the water LOL. And yes this was taken this November and it was pretty cold. It was not quite freaking cold, just cold. LOL

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Fab silhouettes, comp and lighting. Well done. An instant fav.

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks for your nice words Elana.

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    FABULOUS

  • Christopher  Ewing

    Christopher E...

    amazing shot adam!! i LOVE that play with the light reflecting off the rocks in the forefront, the depth on this is perfect

  • Ralph  Olsson

    Ralph Olsson

    Plain and simple…love it!!

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Remarkable!!!!!!!

  • Adam Bykowski

    Adam Bykowski

    Thanks Linda, Chris, rosson, and Lorilee. I appreciate all your words of wonder. It’s the closest thing I have done so far to be a Marc Adamus wannabe image.

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Very strong image Adam

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    WOW, if I can get a positive comment from the Great Mike Dawson, then I must have done well. Mike, I am honored that you took the time to view this image and gave me some positive feedback. Thank you.

  • emolena

    emolena

    WOW !!! Amazing photo !!!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thank you very much emolena. WOW is my favorite compliment LOL.

  • Jason Vickers

    Jason Vickers

    Very nice capture and tones!!

  • Adam Bykowski

    Adam Bykowski

    Thanks Jason. I appreciate it.

  • phil decocco

    phil decocco

    adam
    simply stunning!! Just a magnificentr image.
    phil

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks so much Phil.

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp

    Exceptional capture that would be great in Midwestern United States Photography
    Marie ~ Host

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks for the invite and wonderful compliment.

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    This is gorgeous!!!!! Thanks for adding it to Midwestern United States Photography!!!!!!! Have a great day!!!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    No, thank YOU and Marie for telling me about the group and making me feel welcome.

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp

    This would make a wonderful entry for the July Avatar Challenge

  • Carlie Hensley

    Carlie Hensley

    Perfection!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks for commenting on this one Carlie.

  • lorilee
  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Just want to go record and show a reply (a month later) that I truly appreciate getting a feature on this image. Thanks Lorilee.

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp

    Gorgeous capture! Congratulations on your feature!
    Marie ~ Host

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Holy Cow! I’m honored and thanks. Much appreciated.

  • Brian Dodd

    Brian Dodd

    Great Shot!!! and Congrats!!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks Brian.

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    Beautiful shot !

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thank you very much.

  • Deon de Waal

    Deon de Waal

    Excellent lighting is the foreground of this…...brilliant shot overall….love the sky too…

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thank you very much. This one is one of my better images using layers in PS.

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen

    What a gorgeous perspective and capture. Simply lovely and the colors are amazing !!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks Sean. This one took some work, but one that I am happy with and proud of.

  • Julie Everhart

    Julie Everhart

    Very, very pretty photo Adam! Love the darker oranges in this sunset. :)

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    It was a beautiful morning and helped with all those great clouds. Thanks for commenting so wonderfully.

  • Yvonne Hoffmann

    Yvonne Hoffmann

    WOW…what a wonderful picture!!! I am dumbfounded.

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    WOW! I don’t think I have ever dumbfounded anybody, but I’ll take it LOL. Thanks for commenting. I appreciate every comment.

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    I would kick your tail if I could for saying what you did. Id kill to be able to shoot this Great! rolling eyes at you lol and by the way I have a cramp from scrolling through all of your 187 comments … wink

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    OK maybe this is one that I like. You were right when you said we are our own worst critics. I need to relax on myself a little, but that won’t ever happen until I find a way to make some money at these images. When I start selling in a serious way, I will know I have reached some type of goal. In the meantime, my standard is set high and I don’t know when to stop criticizing myself. Sorry about the comment that makes you want to kick my tail LOL.

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    excellent composition & treatment

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks Mike. Appreciate the comment.

  • canonman99

    canonman99

    Superb…my hat is off !!!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thank you sir. Appreciate it.

  • Karen  Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Wow…gorgeous view…if I had a hat, I’d take it off to you too.

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    So there you go. Your hat’s been off to me since the last time you took off a hat. (I’m not sure how that makes sense). Thanks for the “WOW”.

  • Peter  Lessey

    Peter Lessey

    Totally breathtaking mate. Love it.
    A Fav in my book – Peter

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks Peter. Sometimes when I look at it, it appears surreal, but I assure you this is the scene without add ins, except for work in layers.

  • LeilaniMelayna

    LeilaniMelayna

    Gorgeous Land & Sea Design! Tremendous enhancement & excellent photography & DOF!!! Cheers to you, Adam!

    Smiles Leilani :0)

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks so much. Throwing a couple of big thank you’s your way.

  • kernuak

    kernuak

    I thought I’d commented on this one before, I must just have thought about it, intending to look properly later. I like the composition, you’ve made good use of the gap in the rocks to lead to the sunset. The blending has worked well.

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks so much Richard. I checked upwards on the commenters here and you have not commented on this one until now. You’re right. You must have been thinking about this one.

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Superb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Excellent comment LOL. You added a few more exclamation marks on this comment compared to the last image you commented on LOL.

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Sorry, not much for words I am but more of a feelings!!!!!!!!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Feelings are good. I appreciate every exclamation mark. Thanks again.

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Just beautiful!!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks Laurie. I spent a lot of time on this one and am pretty happy with how it turned out.

  • AniaR

    AniaR

    well looks like my comment will not bring anything more , all was said already hahaah
    great image congratulations,

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    LOL. I know the feeling. I’ve went to comment on images with 5 times as many comments as this, and all the adjectives are used up. It’s OK. A repeat of a WOW or beautiful is acceptable to me. LOL

  • ilpo laurila

    ilpo laurila

    Really beautiful sunrise Adam.

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thank you so much. Thanks for reciprocating with a comment.

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    Wow! This is awesome!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks so much.

  • Deon de Waal

    Deon de Waal

    THis is really good….love the comp and the colours are great.

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks so much for your kind words. Truly appreciated.

  • Simone Byrne

    Simone Byrne 24 days ago

    Beautiful light, comp and colour Adam..

  • Adam Bykowski replied 23 days ago

    Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it.

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