Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week on Cee’s Photography at http://ceenphotography.com/2014/02/11/cees-fun-foto-challenge-large-subjects-2/ is Large Subjects.
There may be larger buildings, fountains and monuments in the world but these are some of the largest that I’ve seen.
When it opened in 1930 The Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago was said to be the largest building in the world. With 4,000,000 square feet of floor space, The Mart was so large that up until 2008 it even had its own postal ZIP code.
The Ferris Wheel on Navy Pier in Chicago is 150 feet tall and has 40 gondolas seating up to six passengers. It was modeled after the fist Ferris wheel constructed for Chicago’s 1893 World Columbian Exposition where it was the largest attraction standing some 264 feet tall.
Sears Tower, or Willis Tower as it is now called, was once the tallest building in the world, reaching 1,451 feet into the sky. It no longer holds that distinction and is now only the eighth tallest but it still looms large over the Chicago skyline.
Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park is still one of the largest fountains in the world. Dedicated in 1927, the fountain is in operation from mid-April to mid-October and draws many visitors. After dusk the water shows, which occur every hour on the hour, are choreographed with lights and music.
The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in downtown Indianapolis towers 284 feet over Monument Circle. There is an observation deck at the top of the monument which you can reach by climbing 331 steps or paying $2 to ride in the elevator.
Getting the Picture 
I never knew about the Merchandise Mart. That is one HUGE building. Who says photo challenges are not educational? Love your photos.
Thanks, Iris! It’s true, I think you pay more attention to things when you do photography. I never really though much about the Merchandise Mart until I went downtown to take pictures in that area.
I would say that all your photos quality are large objects. Wonderful walk around Chicago too!! Thanks.
Thanks, Cee! Looking forward to the next round of challenges.
Once again you have met the challenge well.
Thanks, Tootlepedal! It’s nice to get the opportunity to use some of these shots otherwise they might never see the light of day.
Wonderful images. I had the privilege of going to the top of the Sears tower in 1989 when it still was the tallest building in the world. I have never forgotten that view.
Thank you! The view is amazing and although I don’t have much of a head for heights I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to go up and take a look. Like you, this was back in the days when Sears was still the tallest building.
Wow, did not know about the observation deck on the monument in Indy; will have to put that on my to-do list! Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome, Sheila. I hope it’s still open as it’s been a while since I was there.