Windows of Chicago | Brian Gaynor Photography

Windows of Chicago

Chicago has such an architecturally rich history. In this capture, the focus is on the distinct shapes, patterns, and colors of various downtown windows.

Tags: architecture, buildings, chicago, color, downtown, pattern, photography, shape, urban, windows

61 thoughts on “Windows of Chicago”

Inga on March 24, 2012 at 6:16 am said:

Just LOVE the composition in this. Fantastic shot!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 7:52 am said:
  
  Inga, thank you very much!
  
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kasmango on March 24, 2012 at 6:41 am said:

Love the contrasting colors of the building.. great shot!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 8:02 am said:
  
  Kasmango, thanks so much!
  
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rondje on March 24, 2012 at 7:03 am said:

Great shot!
Really like the contrasting buildings and different reflections in the windows.
(personally I think I would opt for leaving the front grass out to make it even more abstract)

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 7:57 am said:
  
  Thanks for the comment and feedback, Rondje.
  
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photosfromtheloonybin on March 24, 2012 at 7:21 am said:

Ok, I know this is going to sound really, really random, but my first thought looking at this picture was that the smaller building in the background is like a young child peeking out shyly from behind his parents. This shot is awesome!! And I know – I’m crazy!! LOL

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 7:55 am said:
  
  Wow, now that’s an interesting take! Thanks for the feedback, Cindy!
  
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  - photosfromtheloonybin on March 24, 2012 at 8:24 am said:
    
    Told you I was a little strange 🙂
Ransacked Muse on March 24, 2012 at 7:37 am said:

great shot. taken from one of my favorite spots in the city!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 7:58 am said:
  
  It is a nice spot in the city. Thanks very much, Kristy!
  
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oneowner on March 24, 2012 at 7:40 am said:

Nice detail and color. And i like the inclusion of the bare trees in the foreground.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 8:01 am said:
  
  Thank you very much, oneowner!
  
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Conceptual Muse on March 24, 2012 at 8:13 am said:

Reblogged this on Conceptual Art.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 8:21 am said:
  
  Thanks for the reblog.
  
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thehappyhugger on March 24, 2012 at 8:38 am said:

Pictures like this tickle my imagination and I wonder; who is in all those rooms? Are they apartments, office blocks? How many different lives and stories, live and have lived there, behind those windows…
*hugs*

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 9:13 am said:
  
  I sometimes have the same thoughts and questions. Behind the glass and steel facade are real lives — people working, sleeping, existing — and each window representing an untold story of the present, past, and future.
  
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balancethroughthelens on March 24, 2012 at 8:47 am said:

Love the composition. The image captures your attention.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 9:15 am said:
  
  Thank you very much, Susie!
  
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Sonali Dalal on March 24, 2012 at 8:58 am said:

Interesting!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 9:16 am said:
  
  Thank you, Sonali!
  
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David Hall on March 24, 2012 at 9:10 am said:

Great composition and well spotted.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 9:15 am said:
  
  Hi David, thanks much for the comment!
  
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Tricia Booker Photography on March 24, 2012 at 9:56 am said:

Great photo, Brian! I love the colors and composition! Just beautiful!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 10:07 am said:
  
  Tricia, thanks so much for the kind words!
  
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2 Rivers Photos on March 24, 2012 at 10:16 am said:

Great lines 🙂

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 10:19 am said:
  
  Thank you, Bashar!
  
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Spiral Dreamer (Francis) on March 24, 2012 at 10:46 am said:

I really like this picture, the contrast and the lines are just very special. 🙂

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 11:33 am said:
  
  Francis, thank you for the comment!
  
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postdigitalblog on March 24, 2012 at 10:52 am said:

I’ve seen a doco on the art and creativity springing up in the empty industrial spaces. Must be exciting. I’d love to visit with my cameras/

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 11:35 am said:
  
  Thank you for the visit and comment!
  
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elstyles on March 24, 2012 at 11:13 am said:

Everything about this photo is amazing! Composition, color, focal point, shapes, love it.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 11:34 am said:
  
  I appreciate the generous words — thank you.
  
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Mary Jane E Clark on March 24, 2012 at 11:54 am said:

Very cool!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 11:55 am said:
  
  Thank you very much, Mary Jane!
  
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Jeff Sinon on March 24, 2012 at 12:18 pm said:

I really like the composition and the way the relatively bright colors of the smaller building contrast with the more drab grays of the foreground buildings.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 2:01 pm said:
  
  Hi Jeff, thank you for the comment!
  
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Leanova Designs on March 24, 2012 at 2:07 pm said:

I so miss Chicago!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 4:24 pm said:
  
  It’s a great city, as you well know. Thanks very much for the comment, Rasha!
  
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niasunset on March 24, 2012 at 2:25 pm said:

Dear Brian, you captured such an amazing photograph… the colours, the contrast and the composition they are all so beautiful. This is great shot. Thank you, with my love, nia

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 4:21 pm said:
  
  Dear Ms. Nia, thank you so much for the wonderful comment!
  
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  - niasunset on March 24, 2012 at 5:24 pm said:
    
    You are welcome your photography deserves this dear Brian. Thanks and Love, nia
Dan Miller on March 24, 2012 at 2:34 pm said:

Brian, I love the color in this picture and the perspective. With the trees or bushes you are behind, it almost feels like The grass from a sand dune. I just imagine walking over this big sand dude with this tall grass and then being struck by a huge city! Very cool.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 4:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Dan. I really like the color and lines in this photo, and thought the grass added an interesting and unexpected element. I appreciate your feedback.
  
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VeronicaThePajamaThief on March 24, 2012 at 4:58 pm said:

Great composition and I love the reflections in the windows. I love the grass in the foreground… it adds depth and shows scale without ‘intruding’.

Thank you for sharing.

Veronica Marie

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 6:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much, Veronica. I appreciate the comment.
  
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VeronicaThePajamaThief on March 24, 2012 at 4:59 pm said:

Oh… and thank you for liking my post. 🙂

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Mark Routt on March 24, 2012 at 8:35 pm said:

I love the contrasts between the structure of the windows and the buildings and the randomness and texture of the grasses. Great colors too.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 24, 2012 at 8:51 pm said:
  
  Hi Mark, I appreciate the feedback. Thank you so much.
  
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ellyhuizinga on March 25, 2012 at 5:20 am said:

Nice Italian windows !!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 25, 2012 at 2:27 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Elly!
  
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Santi on March 25, 2012 at 2:24 pm said:

Fabulous composition, colours and light!! And I like very much the mixture of the architecture with the upper part of the trees!!!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 25, 2012 at 2:28 pm said:
  
  Santi, your comments are always appreciated! Thanks very much.
  
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Tammy on March 25, 2012 at 5:13 pm said:

Love all of the repeating patterns! The red is so striking against the monotones! NICE!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 25, 2012 at 10:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much, my friend!
  
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Steven Tze on March 25, 2012 at 8:15 pm said:

Would love to see a crop of this that eliminates the building on the right and crops out were the windows begin on the building to the left. Beautiful red color among the drab greys.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 25, 2012 at 10:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the suggestion, Steven. I may give it a try.
  
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fiztrainer on March 25, 2012 at 9:49 pm said:

Perfect … the way you composed this is so cool. Love it.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 25, 2012 at 10:15 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Laura!
  
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TarekOfCairo on March 29, 2012 at 9:29 am said:

Great composition, the windows are so cool and silent , yet you can feel life is buzzing behind them… Love the dry plants in the foreground … The warm red contrast beautifully with the blues .. Nice angle ..

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- Brian Gaynor on March 29, 2012 at 10:20 am said:
  
  I appreciate the great feedback, Tarek!
  
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