Chicago Bean
"The Cloud Gate Sculpture", nicknamed 'the Bean" is one of Chicago's most recognizable and famous landmarks.
It sits in the middle of downtown's Millennium Park, just over a mile from Navy Pier and the shoreline.;
The perfect-mirror sculpture was opened in 2006, and designed by Indian-British sculptor Anish Kapoor. I first saw this in 2011, and vowed to come back one day "when I had my stuff together" to photograph it.
I drove an hour and a half last night after work to get here, only to find it "closed after 11pm" (it was almost 1 in the morning).
I was only in Chicago for a short time, and knew this would probably be one of the last chances to get this shot.
I may or may not have gone in anyway, gotten caught by 3 different security guards on separate occasions, charmed my way past each of them and gotten my shot.
Either way, a possible side-effect of this hypothetical scenario meant I got a completely clear and unblocked shot of this fantastic monument, without the hundreds of tourists that are always in the way, taking selfies with its mirrored reflection.
Ps. I admit nothing.
Production and Shipping Time:
Glossy Photo Paper: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.
Ready-to-Hang Canvas: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.
SHIPPING DETAILS
There are 5 ways to print these images.
1) Premium Glossy Photo Paper are high quality, professional paper-prints.
Sharp, Vivid and rich Color sets this apart from a casual photo print.
You'll feel like you're there.
Premium Glossy Photo Paper will last a long time.
This option is available in 8x10 inches, 11x14 inches or 16x20 inches.
They are designed to be placed in a glass frame, which can be purchased separately (starting at a few dollars at your local Target or online).
2) Ready to Hang Canvas are ready to hang right out of the box with zero assembly required. Ultimate convenience.
Gorgeous finished look. It comes out of the shipping box finished and ready to hang with a simple nail in the wall.
Canvas Prints are a well-known, high-end way of displaying photographs.
1.5 inch thick wooden stretcher-bars that give it shape, in the same way an oil painting is traditionally assembled. There are no staples or ugly lines visible on the sides (very important).
Estimated delivery time for printing, assembling, packing and shipping is around 10 days.
3) Ready to Hang Canvas (split into 3 panels)
This is for larger pieces, and the photograph is split into 3 even panels, 3 separate canvas panels which put together make a single large image.
This gives a modern look, and allows spectacularly large sizes on your wall!
4) Aluminum Metal Prints
Create elegant wall decor that shines with high-end, exclusive and unique aluminum metal prints.
Create a polished addition to any home or office. 3/64" thick aluminum panel. Features a glossy coating and rounded edges.
UV resistant ink prevents fading. All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box.
5) Acrylic Prints
Create eye-catching home decor with modern acrylic prints. Light refracts through the museum-quality acrylic bringing vibrancy and depth to your photos. The .22" thick clear acrylic produces superb image quality from edge to edge and absolutely stunning, brilliant color!
UV resistant ink prevents fading. All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box
It sits in the middle of downtown's Millennium Park, just over a mile from Navy Pier and the shoreline.;
The perfect-mirror sculpture was opened in 2006, and designed by Indian-British sculptor Anish Kapoor. I first saw this in 2011, and vowed to come back one day "when I had my stuff together" to photograph it.
I drove an hour and a half last night after work to get here, only to find it "closed after 11pm" (it was almost 1 in the morning).
I was only in Chicago for a short time, and knew this would probably be one of the last chances to get this shot.
I may or may not have gone in anyway, gotten caught by 3 different security guards on separate occasions, charmed my way past each of them and gotten my shot.
Either way, a possible side-effect of this hypothetical scenario meant I got a completely clear and unblocked shot of this fantastic monument, without the hundreds of tourists that are always in the way, taking selfies with its mirrored reflection.
Ps. I admit nothing.
Production and Shipping Time:
Glossy Photo Paper: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.
Ready-to-Hang Canvas: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.
SHIPPING DETAILS
There are 5 ways to print these images.
1) Premium Glossy Photo Paper are high quality, professional paper-prints.
Sharp, Vivid and rich Color sets this apart from a casual photo print.
You'll feel like you're there.
Premium Glossy Photo Paper will last a long time.
This option is available in 8x10 inches, 11x14 inches or 16x20 inches.
They are designed to be placed in a glass frame, which can be purchased separately (starting at a few dollars at your local Target or online).
2) Ready to Hang Canvas are ready to hang right out of the box with zero assembly required. Ultimate convenience.
Gorgeous finished look. It comes out of the shipping box finished and ready to hang with a simple nail in the wall.
Canvas Prints are a well-known, high-end way of displaying photographs.
1.5 inch thick wooden stretcher-bars that give it shape, in the same way an oil painting is traditionally assembled. There are no staples or ugly lines visible on the sides (very important).
Estimated delivery time for printing, assembling, packing and shipping is around 10 days.
3) Ready to Hang Canvas (split into 3 panels)
This is for larger pieces, and the photograph is split into 3 even panels, 3 separate canvas panels which put together make a single large image.
This gives a modern look, and allows spectacularly large sizes on your wall!
4) Aluminum Metal Prints
Create elegant wall decor that shines with high-end, exclusive and unique aluminum metal prints.
Create a polished addition to any home or office. 3/64" thick aluminum panel. Features a glossy coating and rounded edges.
UV resistant ink prevents fading. All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box.
5) Acrylic Prints
Create eye-catching home decor with modern acrylic prints. Light refracts through the museum-quality acrylic bringing vibrancy and depth to your photos. The .22" thick clear acrylic produces superb image quality from edge to edge and absolutely stunning, brilliant color!
UV resistant ink prevents fading. All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box
