CHICAGO, IL :: While viewing the beautiful city of Chicago from the Sears Tower Skydeck, I noticed a distinct, red object within a plaza 103 floors below me. I’m a big fan of Alexander Calder’s mobiles and stabiles, and I immediately recognized the form as one of his best works. Back on the ground, I found three Mies van der Rohe buildings surrounding the 53′ foot tall “Flamingo”, its red, soaring arches a stark contrast to the disciplined and unadorned structures behind it. One form is heart, spirit and emotion. The other is skeletal, reasonable, and pragmatic. Perhaps the composition is a reminder that we need both qualities in our lives…
Or maybe it is just a giant flamingo.
Or maybe it is just a giant flamingo.
Hi John
That is an amazing structure. Nice composition on the shots and i love the way it stands out. Keep up the good work 🙂
I was actually in Chicago on the 3rd myself. Funny we just missed each other. Terrific captures, better than the ones I have of the same structure. Did you get to see much of the other sites of Chicago? Wonderful photo paradise and a fun city.
Thanks, Michael and Jayson!
I had a full day downtown and I walked around quite a bit. It was a good time. I’ll post more photos later this week.
John
I think it’s more of a preying mantis. very cool!
Thanks to these I paid closer attention to a similar looking structure located in front of the IBM building on 56th and Madison. Turns out, its an Alexander Calder as well. Much smaller, but still nice to see.
Jacob