Flamingo by Alexander Calder - Downtown Chicago

In addition to having the opportunity to walk through a magical kinetic world created by Alexander Calder at the Museum of Contemporary Art, I also got to stand under a much heavier piece as well. This ravishing bird is perched in Chicago's Federal Plaza, which is currently under some construction but unable to detract from the structure's magnificent beauty and stature. I was in awe as I walked under its massive limbs, delighted by all the various imagery I discovered, depending on which angle I was viewing. Whenever I photograph sculpture like this, I wonder how I can possibly come up with something different than what everyone else has seen, but nonetheless, this one emerged as my favourite creation.

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