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Canon EOS-1DX Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
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Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren stop view of S Dearborn St

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Above the bustling city, you'll find one of the coolest elevated perspectives of the South Loop. The platform gives a unique vantage point of downtown and it's the perfect place for a classic Chicago portrait shot.

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Skill level

Easy
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Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

$2.75 CTA fee

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  • Wide-angle lens (24mm)
  • Model

How to get there

N41° 52' 36.9336"W87° 37' 45.3684"
This image was taken on the elevated train station of the Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren stop, looking north on South Dearborn Street. To get here, you can either walk or take public transportation. If you're walking, approach the stairs on W Van Buren and S Dearborn St. They'll lead you up to the train, where you can get this north-facing view of the city. Reference the GPS and you'll find the specific spot where I shot this photo. By subway: - Closest station: Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren (Brown, Pink, Orange or Purple Line)

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