Terry Evans - Millennium Park Lurie Garden by TJ Socolofsky

gigapan with Canon SX100

Designed by Gustafson Guthrie Nichol Ltd, Piet Oudolf and Robert Israel, this 2.5-acre garden pays homage to the City's motto, "Urbs in Horto" (City in a Garden), which refers to Chicago's transformation from its flat and marshy origins to a bold and powerful city. Highlights of the garden include the dramatically lit, 15-foot-high "shoulder" hedge. This physical representation of Sandburg's famous description of the "City of Big Shoulders" encloses the garden on two sides and protects the delicate perennial garden. A graceful hardwood footbridge over shallow water divides the garden diagonally between "light" and "dark" plates.
About this picture: Terry Evans, a Chicago artist photographer, was recruited by the Chicago Office of Tourism to create a Gigapan. She selected the subject, time, and orientation and the Gigapan equipment was run by Ted Socolofsky, a local Gigapan enthusiast. You can see more of Terry Evans work at www.TerryEvansPhotography.com 
www.millenniumpark.org , Location: 201 E Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601)

This image was taken in partnership with the City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs, Office of Tourism.