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Old Posted Aug 17, 2017, 5:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Steely Dan View Post
chicago skyline shots from the other side of lake michigan are always fun.

you need really clear air and a pretty powerful telephoto lens to fully capture the effect.

and a bit of elevation gain from the numerous large sand dunes over there also helps.

i'm quite fond of this one:


source: http://investigate-nasa.com/2015/11/...ve-calculator/
Not only is the image amazing (skyline seen despite curvature of the earth) but you can clearly make out Sears, 311 S Wacker, Trump, JHC, AT&T, Aon, Prudential, etc from 60 miles away.
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