I cherish those moments travelling when you stumble upon a place that really peaks your interest, stops you dead in your tracks and makes you say ‘wow’. Cloud Gate, in Chicago, more affectionately known locally as ‘The Bean’ certainly achieved this.
On a recent visit to the States, we spent three glorious days in Chicago, Illinois. This post is a city pictorial of Chicago through the reflections ‘The Bean’. Enjoy!
North edge of Millennium Park reflecting the city scape. Image: Jason Dutton-SmithShowing the ‘Bean’ as a whole; construction was between 2004-2006. Almost a giant snow-dome. Image: Jason Dutton-SmithConstructed of 168 stainless steel plates welded together and finished smooth. Image: Jason Dutton-Smith
Edge of The Bean. Measurements are 33x66x42 feet. Image: Jason Dutton-SmithCloud Gate weighs an incredible 98 tonne. Image: Jason Dutton-SmithThe design by Anish Kapoor was inspired by liquid mercury. Image: Jason Dutton-SmithA unique photo opportunity to tilt and distort the city buildings. Image: Jason Dutton-Smith
Have you been to Millennium Park to visit the bean?
About the author
Jason Dutton-Smith is a professional nomad, first-class-wannabe and curious adventurer who enjoys travel that's two parts planned, to one part self-discovery. When at home, chief tea maker.
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