CHICAGO | St. Regis Chicago (Vista) | 1,191 FT | 101 FLOORS

[west-town-brad]

Originally Posted by Rooted Arborial

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I disagree. I think the article is very pertinent because it shows how hubristic ostentatiousness has overtaken good design

and has abandoned integrity of both society and the physical structures which are being used to reinforce vanity more than

contributing to the quality of the social fabric. These enormous vanity projects are the height of societal decay as much as

anything else. Their expensiveness goes way beyond their monetary costs and they will only become more costly as time passes.

Uhhhh... the article is about mundane condo building issues, it’s just fun to red because the condos have very high price tags...

[southoftheloop]

Originally Posted by Sohcatoah

Everyone's opinions are valid, but I think this is the most fair take. Sure there are some issues with it, and it isn't perfect, but that doesn't detract from its novelty, its impact on the skyline, or the gorgeous angles of the building.

Yep – its unlike anything in the skyline (in the country?).

[Briguy]

Vents definitely not being covered

[vexxed82]

A few shots of Vista during the recent winter weather

January 30th:



February 7th

[Tombstoner]

Wow--great shots!

[gebs]

Amazing shots, Nick.

And amazing handle/screen name/fuzz-metal band name, Tombstoner.

[dweeprise]

That January 30th pic from Nick is really cool.

[pianowizard]

Originally Posted by vexxed82

At this resolution it's hard to tell whether the vents (AKA louvers) have been covered or merely painted, but they certainly have a lighter color than they used to -- just compare with the rightmost one, which hasn't been recolored yet -- presumably to help camouflage them. On a day when the windows look less green and more grey than shown here, this camouflage should work better.

[Skyguy_7]

^ You seem like you’d be a jolly good fellow to have a beer with.

[vexxed82]

Originally Posted by dweeprise

That January 30th pic from Nick is really cool.

Originally Posted by Tombstoner

Wow--great shots!

Originally Posted by gebs

Amazing shots, Nick.

And amazing handle/screen name/fuzz-metal band name, Tombstoner.

Thanks everyone! Always love getting out to the lake in sub-zero temps!

Originally Posted by pianowizard

At this resolution it's hard to tell whether the vents (AKA louvers) have been covered or merely painted, but they certainly have a lighter color than they used to -- just compare with the rightmost one, which hasn't been recolored yet -- presumably to help camouflage them. On a day when the windows look less green and more grey than shown here, this camouflage should work better.

You know, my wife and I both remarked that the louvers blended in more than usual

My wife posted this telephoto shot to her FB page, and the louvers do blend in more, though I suspect it's a function of lighting, sun angle, and atmosphere coming together in the right mix.



And in this ones - she took of me - they really blend in



She doesn't shoot as often as I do, but we do shoot together quite a bit. So I'm going to seamlessly plug her Instagram account >> https://www.instagram.com/amyulo/

[Tombstoner]

Originally Posted by gebs

Amazing shots, Nick.

And amazing handle/screen name/fuzz-metal band name, Tombstoner.

Thanks, gebs. I wish I could say it was an inspired choice, but I was just born in Tombstone, AZ. So, actually...just lazy

[BuildThemTaller]

Originally Posted by vexxed82

She doesn't shoot as often as I do, but we do shoot together quite a bit. So I'm going to seamlessly plug her Instagram account >> https://www.instagram.com/amyulo/

Tonight on WGN, a modern Bonnie & Clyde tale of a married couple that frequently go on shooting binges throughout the city post in online forum they enjoy it and plan on doing it again! Tune in for the latest, after sports.

[gebs]

Originally Posted by Tombstoner

Thanks, gebs. I wish I could say it was an inspired choice, but I was just born in Tombstone, AZ. So, actually...just lazy

Still a great name! It fits perfectly in a festival with the ACTUAL BANDS Bongzilla, Dopelord, Weedeater, and Bongripper.

But I digress ... Nick's photography, whether by good timing, the right light, or his enviable prowess in his craft, shows that this tower will always look different depending on where you are and when you view it.

And it's going to be at least a year before I stop calling it "Vista."

[vexxed82]

Originally Posted by BuildThemTaller

Tonight on WGN, a modern Bonnie & Clyde tale of a married couple that frequently go on shooting binges throughout the city post in online forum they enjoy it and plan on doing it again! Tune in for the latest, after sports.

Hahahah. 100% true. That might be a good pitch to get some PR, actually...

Originally Posted by gebs

Still a great name! It fits perfectly in a festival with the ACTUAL BANDS Bongzilla, Dopelord, Weedeater, and Bongripper.

But I digress ... Nick's photography, whether by good timing, the right light, or his enviable prowess in his craft, shows that this tower will always look different depending on where you are and when you view it.

And it's going to be at least a year before I stop calling it "Vista."

In all my time shooting Vista, I've come to accept it's a mercurial tower to photograph. Its color palette at any given time incredibly variable based on sky conditions and the atmosphere.

[BuildThemTaller]

Originally Posted by vexxed82

In all my time shooting Vista, I've come to accept it's a mercurial tower to photograph. Its color palette at any given time incredibly variable based on sky conditions and the atmosphere.

Do you ever stitch together shots, like a gradient, showing off the way Vista/St Regis shifts with the color of the sky?

[SIGSEGV]

Be careful!

[Northwest]

Originally Posted by SIGSEGV

Be careful!
...

I did a double take for a moment too, but I don't think he is standing on shelf ice. That area is concrete.

[vexxed82]

Originally Posted by BuildThemTaller

Do you ever stitch together shots, like a gradient, showing off the way Vista/St Regis shifts with the color of the sky?

I do stitch images together (to 'fit' more into the scene) on occasion. Particularly with Vista and other tall buildings, I need to stack two photos vertically to fit it . BUT I typically keep the settings the same so the brightness/color of the photos are identical for a seamless blend of the frames.

That said, do you mean, like different photos taken on different days?

Originally Posted by SIGSEGV

Be careful!

Originally Posted by Northwest

I did a double take for a moment too, but I don't think he is standing on shelf ice. That area is concrete.

Correct, we were either on the snow-covered concrete, or the packed snow/ice that was atop the concrete seawall ringing the planetarium. Certainly not without it's risks, but they were measured compared to some people I've seen out at North Avenue Beach...

[cozy]

here's a couple badass 8k photos my friend took from his drone yesterday 02/09/21:





click for full size
obligatory: there is no FAA tomfoolery happening, he does this for a living

[Razorback]

Those are some amazing photos. Does your friend have a sharable social media account (preferably Instagram)?

Originally Posted by cozy

here's a couple badass 8k photos my friend took from his drone yesterday 02/09/21:





click for full size
obligatory: there is no FAA tomfoolery happening, he does this for a living