Photograph of the Week

Little Door, Polish Hill

I love photographing the communities of Pittsburgh and finding their special idiosyncrasies and nuances.  Little doors on houses is one I found while visiting Polish Hill.  I assume that it is an entrance to the basement for coal delivery or other items not typically brought through the front door.  

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

Then and Now - Mellon Park

Mellon Park 1980's

Mellon Park was one of my first shoots back in the 1980's when I received my first SLR as a hand me down from my father.  Kodak Tri-X was always loaded and I used my meter and played with all of my dials.

Now we jump to last weekend in 2014.  A beautiful afternoon with a rejuvenated and beautiful Mellon Park!  My DSLR has no film and I haven't taken it off Auto since I bought it.  My teachers and photo friends are cringing, no doubt.  In this new summer season, I pledge to learn again the photography eye of my youthful enthusiasm.