Photographs of the Week: Alley Sightings and Reflections

Alley

Yellows

Raindrops

Fleurs

Carriage House

Reflection

     Recent walk in the alley after one of our many rainstorms.

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.

Image of the Day

Buds

Receding Tide

Yesterday I walked several of Aspinwall's alleys on our fifth sunny day in a row here in Pittsburgh. Quite a few signs of spring popped out to be photographed - snow drops, crocuses, bulb shoots and tree buds. Residue of winter remained with snow piles, puddles, detritus and lost personal items. I had quite a few conversations with the residents as I passed through. More pictures from my walk can be seen in the flickr photostream.

Today I turned 56 years old. In honor of this milestone, tomorrow I will start a new series both on the blog and in the flickr photostream. Black and white photography has always been a passion. Although I am borrowing the idea from others, I plan to post a black & white photograph every day for the next 56 days. Some of them may be familiar to friends and family as I will be posting old favs as well as new finds. This daily posting will be in addition to any other posting that I make, but will culminate in a 56 image set on flickr entitled "Black and White at 56". I hope you will enjoy them. As always, comments and suggestions are welcome.