Telling myself winter will be over before I know it....and not believing it....

Feb 29, '08 3:34 PM
for everyone

I really didn't think I had a picture for the theme this week.

My mind kept wandering to God, because He is the one I think of, when I think of the infinite....but I had no suitable pictures with that thought in mind-----and then JohnO did a picture similar to what I was considering doing, so I had to re-think everything. I decided to go through my photos once again, hoping something (anything!) would be appropriate.

Suddenly I remembered a visit to Chicago a couple of summers ago, and our visit to Millinium Park in downtown Chicago. They have THE most amazing sculpture there called "The Bean". It's a giant kidney bean looking sculpture that has a mirror finish on it. You can spend HOURS there, walking around, looking at the infinite reflections in the finish, marveling over the craftsmanship. We took a ton of pictures, and this one I think fits the theme very well:

It's taken from the inside of the 'bean' looking straight up. I did have to tweak the exposure a bit to lighten it up some. This was taken with my Kodak V530 Easyshare camera. Enjoy, and I can't wait to see everyone else's photos this week!

More information about Picture Perfect can be found HERE: http://fotofriday.multiply.com/journal/item/53?mark_read=fotofriday:journal:53&replies_read=203

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shenry61 wrote on Feb 29

The Bean is so cool. That whole area of downtown Chicago is so wonderful.

oootrishooo wrote on Feb 29

I love this shot!! :)

duamerpati wrote on Feb 29, edited on Feb 29

its creative, nice work
http://duamerpati.multiply.com/journal/item/2/Picture_Perfect_INFINITE

ademoore wrote on Feb 29

Great one!

compromised wrote on Feb 29

Wonderful shot...I like it a lot...
lol, I barely had mine posted when you found it.http://compromised.multiply.com/journal/item/85/PICTURE_PERFECT-Infinite

jazzmanic wrote on Feb 29

Great shot.

debradiane wrote on Feb 29

Windi, this is amazing! Hmmm, I'm thinking Chicago would be a great place for a Multiply get together!

pumpkinsmom wrote on Feb 29

Cool shot.

windin wrote on Feb 29

debradiane said

Windi, this is amazing! Hmmm, I'm thinking Chicago would be a great place for a Multiply get together!

I'd love that! We could meet at Millennium Park! :)~

photo99 wrote on Feb 29

You really have a great idea ! Here is mine http://photo99.multiply.com/journal/item/6/Picture_Perfect_INFINITE?replies_read=91

dj4our wrote on Feb 29

Holy Smokes! I'm dizzy! Wow, and that's right down the street from where I work. Cool. It looks like liquid metal Terminator from "T2"!

thehappysnapper wrote on Feb 29

Thats a great image.

http://thehappysnapper.multiply.com/journal/item/97/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_INFINITE

needledreams2 wrote on Feb 29

That's a really cool shot! Thanks for sharing and visiting my site!

adijams wrote on Feb 29

This is really cool. I love it!

http://adijams.multiply.com/journal/item/37/Picture_Perfect_Friday._Infinate

bikergirl279 wrote on Feb 29

Oh, what a really cool photo.

poetessgarden wrote on Feb 29

very cool indeed! love the reflection
thanks for stopping by

http://poetessgarden.multiply.com/journal/item/298/Picture_Perfect_Infinite_?replies_read=45

dolfinclctr wrote on Feb 29

That is the strangest....MOST INTERESTING picture I've ever seen!!! What a wonderful experience!!
Thank you for the very nice comments on my PPF.

nomadtraveller wrote on Feb 29

Really interesting, Windi! Great take.

ethansdad54 wrote on Feb 29

nice...really nice

flthrtl2004 wrote on Feb 29

EWWWWWWWWWW, GOOD ONE !, GOOD ONE !

I HAVE BEEN THERE SEVERAL TIMES. GREAT SHOT ! LOOKS SO ...INFINATE ! LOL !

mindyjordan wrote on Feb 29

awesome shot, Windi

http://mindyjordan.multiply.com/journal/item/232/Picture_Perfect_Infinite

mitchylr wrote on Feb 29

Wow, that's a fantastic capture. Very different take :-))

http://mitchylr.multiply.com/journal/item/66/Picture_Perfect_INFINITE

leece9767 wrote on Feb 29

THAT is the coolest shot ever!

mandijo20 wrote on Feb 29

Wow, that is really neat!

grnmtgirl wrote on Feb 29

that's amazing! I had the same problem this week- I'm sure there are some ideas duplicated, but the photos will all be different, which is the really interesting thing about PP :)

englishteacher83 wrote on Feb 29

WOW! That is cool!

jayaramanms wrote on Feb 29

The Photograph selected by you is a really beautiful and well taken. I liked it very much. Thanks for sharing. Please visit my site -http://jayaramanms.multiply.com/journal/item/77 and mark your comment. Best wishes.

mavisgrind wrote on Feb 29

Oh I have seen pictures of the Bean before on line. I thought it was amazing the first time I saw it and still do. Your shot is wonderful. Good take on the theme.

viviennek wrote on Feb 29

great shot, love it
http://viviennek.multiply.com/journal/item/76?mark_read=viviennek:journal:76&replies_read=5&goto=5#reply5

iluvsheldon wrote on Feb 29

TOO cool!!! :)

oarafn1 wrote on Feb 29

Mirrors can have that effect of infinite images. Very nicely done, Windi.

I think you'll understand what I mean about 'mirrors' when you visit my entry if you have a moment. Please stop by and have a look (http://oarafn1.multiply.com/journal/item/28). Have a terrific weekend.

debbep1 wrote on Feb 29

That is one of the best I've seen this week...very cool shot!!!!

equinelady12000 wrote on Feb 29

now I must admit thats a neat photo and a great take on the theme
http://equinelady12000.multiply.com/journal/item/280/PPF.....THEME_THIS_WEEK_INFINITE

spongebevhotpants wrote on Feb 29

That's a great picture!! Very cool!!

busterp wrote on Feb 29

That's so cool. I was going to catch the colored ice sculpture / art there. (a visiting artist was making a really big ice wall of ice and colors as it melted). Never made it. Now I feel guilty living a train ride away. Nice picture.
http://busterp.multiply.com/journal/item/35/Picture_perfect_Rock_and_roll_Infinity.

mjrohn wrote on Feb 29

A great creative take on the theme Windi. I love it, it's so unique!
And thank you for your comment on my entry, it's been rough but God is so good I'm just leaning on Him right now and let Him carry all my burden. Have a wonderful weekend & God bless you.

kuchnakaho wrote on Mar 1

didnt know this wud look so awesome

http://kuchnakaho.multiply.com/journal/item/67

rruzie wrote on Mar 1

Awesome! The reflections of people there make it more interesting! Great job!

Mine is up too, if you have a minute!
http://rruzie.multiply.com/journal/item/91/Picture_Perfect_INFINITE

sweetgely wrote on Mar 1

wow! very nice selection of photo!

thanks for dropping by...

lindylooh wrote on Mar 1

This is so cool. I love this shot.

http://lindylooh.multiply.com/journal/item/600

tribunj wrote on Mar 1

Great one Thanks for stopping by
http://tribunj.multiply.com/journal/item/14/INFINITE

jelhna wrote on Mar 1

great one... thx for visiting mine...
have a wonderful weekend..

cool2523danda wrote on Mar 1

Of course "infinite reflections"!
This one is beautifully done!
Thanks for checking out mine.

iniaku wrote on Mar 1

this is amazing... thanks for sharing

rajarishi wrote on Mar 1

congratulations for this wonderful theme. i am new to multiply. a friend of mine introduced me to learn and enjoy photograph through picture perfect. i thank the hostess and a participant like you to take me to diversified themes with diversified meanings. i shall be offering my contributions later. regards

tallulahledeux wrote on Mar 1

That pic is so cool! (geesh, I sound like I'm still a kid) But it's so cool!

007insd wrote on Mar 1

Cool pix, Windi...looks like there is a ton of ants crawling.

lindao6 wrote on Mar 1

Oh, it is perfect and so unique!!!! It makes some really cool reflections!!! Have a great weekend!!!

ruggedman wrote on Mar 1

I do like this,it different from the others!

and there are fishin poles to go with the chair :)

stefnee11 wrote on Mar 1

I've seen this sculpture... it's very cool!

Great photo!

amalie2 wrote on Mar 1

windin said

It's a giant kidney bean looking sculpture that has a mirror finish on it.

this world is amazing...among all strange things you find this one!
excellent take on the theme, and surely it looks infinite!

mob2007 wrote on Mar 1

That is fabulous!!!!

I can't come up with any more words to say about it.

Thank you for visiting my page: http://mob2007.multiply.com/journal/item/688/Picture_Perfect_Theme_Infinite

nastanir wrote on Mar 1

Most amazing one I saw today.

gapeach7355 wrote on Mar 1

Unique and fascinating---great interpretation of the theme. Yet another reason to visit Chicago...*smile*
The effect is a bit like that of a Victorian era "Gazing/ Reflection Globe" that would be an addition to outdoor gardens, etc.

Really cool!

pacificopal wrote on Mar 1

that is really neat would love to see some more of this

pestep55 wrote on Mar 1

Wow, great picture -- love all the people reflected. TY

kewlkatt wrote on Mar 1

That is a VERY kewl shot! Thanks for stopping by!
http://kewlkatt.multiply.com/journal/item/330/Picture_Perfect_-_Infinite

estimiguelariel wrote on Mar 1

Awesome take on the theme Windi, that's one cool photo !!!!
Good job :o)

fairah1 wrote on Mar 1

Wow... how amazing is this???!!! VERY cool pic, great job! THanks for visiting mine! :)

evimeinar wrote on Mar 1

I'm really amazed by this picture. Great!

tintalasia wrote on Mar 1

That is the most fascinating thing I have seen in so long. I can imagine that one would want to wander around it, looking at the reflections from all angles. I doubt it is the kind of thing one can walk past without stopping to look.

You're more than welcome to visit mine....
http://tintalasia.multiply.com/journal/item/144/Infinite_-_Picture_Perfect_Theme
Tint~