A minimalist view of Chicago...

Might want to put this under Nude...I must say that I took more

pictures of the "Bean" than anything else in Chicago. It is

impressive, and calls for exploring fully...

I usually try to keep my comments focused on what's inside the frame, but in this case I find the blue border overwhelming. While it does make the presentation more abstract, it undermines the aesthetic power of the swathes of blue cutting through the frame.

I thought the image was brave...and would not rate well, but for some reason, liked the simple effect of minimal image...perhaps the frame does not belong at all, just the picture standing alone ?

I don't mind the frame and I love what's inside it!

A bright and cheery note on this cold and snowy day in New England...nice !

I'm wondering if a black frame might have worked a bit better? That way, your entire focus would be on the central shapes and lines. Right now, my eyes want to wander to all of the blue and the frame should be minimally noticed, imo.

I'll give that a try, thank you !

Much better, imo! Now the frame compliments the center, instead of competing with it.

Has a much better feel now, thanks again.

Nice shot. I think I am too late for the first frame so just to say I like the rigid verticals on the left and the saggy curves on the right. Its cold here in Old England too but not quite snowing in London.

I dont get it - no lens defect I suppose, so it is wisely done.

RE....clever of you to spot this...I had to go to my software to fix the lens distortion...and did the job very carefully indeed...the lens did distort and the perspective needed correction as well...not as easy as it looks!