Picklesburgh, July, 2015

Last weekend the City of Pittsburgh celebrated Picklesburgh on the Rachel Carson Bridge.  The weather was hot, but perfect for an outing and a happening downtown.  Booths sold foods from pickles to pierogies and ice cream and beer.  Musicians were great - especially enjoyed a singer from the Boulevard of the Allies band.  Hope you enjoy my photographs from the event.

Always looking for events and spots to photograph.  Keep in touch!

 

 

Photo Walk with John Craig

Back sometime in 2009, I attended a blogging workshop led by John Craig at Silver Eye Center for Photography.  We have corresponded by Facebook and Blogs since then, but on Sunday, we saw each other for the first time since that two-day workshop.  John is kind, supportive and non-critical.  His workshops/walks are informative and he responds to every question with information that reflects the photographic understanding of the questioner.  For that, I am most appreciative.

His wife, Elizabeth, and he are wedding photographers.  Their website is http://www.elizabethcraigphotography.com/  There is an Email you can sign up for to peek at their latest fabulous works and learn more about their services and skills.  I recommend it highly as well as the blogs and John's work that can be found there.

Below are a couple of photographs I took during our walk on Sunday.

John Craig

Willing Model

The High Points of Pittsburgh From West Park

Bridge Shadows

Hydrant Top

   

The Walk Group and the Hydrant

Three Rivers Regatta, 2015

Yesterday I ventured down to the 38th Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta.  It was a sunny, warm day after many rainy ones and the citizens were out early enjoying it.  The concession stands had a county fair/carnival feel and odor - everything possible is fried and the lemonade is freshly squeezed.  

The rain caused the rivers to be dangerous for water sports, but with the Pirates in town, music and fireworks, all is well.

Ferris Wheel

Smoke Break

Making the Cakes

Concessions

Popcorn