Photograph of the Week

Up River in Early Spring

(Watercolor Filter)

Things in Line

     I enjoy photographing the Allegheny River every season at the James Sharp Landing at 13th and Main Streets in Sharpsburg, PA.  Even though it has been a late spring here, I always find a trip there uplifting.  People were there over the last few weekends fishing, feeding the ducks and geese and walking the paths.  Soon kayakers, boaters and day camp attendees will be flocking there!

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!

 

 

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

River Walk June, 2014

Beach Iris

Duck Egg

Beach Gear

Fire Kindling

Yesterday I took my annual spring walk along the Allegheny River.  The requisite afternoon fishermen and lunching couples were there enjoying the beautiful weather with me.

"Duck Egg" was a total surprise to me.  I scared off a mallard couple and found this where they had been standing by the river's edge.  There was no nest nearby, yet there was a similar egg about 3 feet away.  Has anyone else experienced this with mallards?

"Fire Kindling" is time appropriate as last days abound and graduation parties are heard from afar.  It reminded me of the childhood ditty sung on the bus on the last day of the elementary school year, "No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers' dirty looks!"  (Please, no offense to my teacher friends.)  But, it also has traces of, "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it" and Fahrenheit 451.

More pictures here:
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/foxchapelimagesllc/sets/72157645032294912/

Allegheny River and Aspinwall Alleys

Seagull

Seagull Two

Seagull Three

Jackie

Maple Leaf

Racing Steed

Garage Handle

Had a great time with my high school friend Jackie Bruno Carden visiting the 13th Street Launch in Sharpsburg and walking around some Aspinwall alleys.   

I read yesterday that the number of seagulls on our rivers this winter has increased due to the freezing of the Great Lakes.  I love seeing and hearing them as they remind me of being by the seashore.

The alleys are always fun to walk and shoot.  I am always spotting new details.

Downtown

Pink Falls

River Walk

Waves

Yes, the Duck was big stuff this fall in Pittsburgh, no argument there.  I posted photos of it in one of my latest blog posts.  But, Pittsburgh and its rivers are always a big part of my photography story.

Pink Falls is an example of Pittsburgh's Breast Cancer Awareness when pink-dyed water runs under the Convention Center.  Walking down the river walk is always grand, but on a bright fall day with the Duck in the distance, it was truly a special treat.  The stiff breeze off the Allegheny even caused waves in the Convention Center pink pools.

More photography from this shoot here:

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/foxchapelimagesllc/sets/72157637017833694/

Thanks for looking!  I am always happy to get comments and suggestions.

River Walk June, 2011

Poles

Littered Beach

Dark Weather Approaching

On Friday afternoon, I walked along the trail at the 13th Street Boat Ramp, Sharpsburg Borough.  The weather was warm and humid with the sky suggesting a change.  Fishing poles lined up near the dock.  The beach and upper ground showed evidence of the flooding of the last few months.  Glistening spots on the water captured great contrast to the dark clouds coming from the west.  More shots in the flickr photostream.

The Allegheny River Walk

River Goddess

Butler Street

Last week I took a walk along the Allegheny River in Sharpsburg. It was a beautiful early fall morning. The trees on the opposite mountain were just beginning to change and many summer wildflowers were still in bloom. More images in the flickr photostream.