The Mary Schenley Memorial Fountain, also known as A Song to Nature stands with the Cathedral of Learning in the background. Tunnel at Point State Park with Christmas tree in the background. North Shore Trail with the city of Pittsburgh in the background. Statue of Mister Rogers overlooking the city of Pittsburgh in the background. See […]
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WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: IN THE BACKGROUND
May 24, 2013GLASS WINDOWS
May 21, 2013PPG PLACE PPG Place sits atop a 5.5 acre, three-city-block site in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, adjacent to historic Market Square. The shimmering glass complex is centered on a 40-story office tower, reflecting the skies, hills, rivers, and buildings of one of America’s most livable cities. The gleaming glass and steel structures, known […]
UNUSUAL PERSON
May 21, 2013Flickr Comments has the letter “U” in his Tagged Challenge for this week. Click here to see other responses to the challenge. I was attending a ceremony to honor the EMS units of Pittsburgh when I spotted this person in the crowd. It was at least 80 degrees and I found their manner of dress […]
TRAVEL THEME: FOUR ELEMENTS
May 20, 2013FIRE Fire is a purifying, masculine energy, and connected to strong will and energy. Fire both creates and destroys. Fire can heal or harm, and can bring about new life or destroy the old and worn. WATER Water is a feminine energy. Used for healing, cleansing, and purification. AIR Air is another element , connected to […]
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: ESCAPE
May 20, 2013MEANS OF ESCAPE Weather you are escaping aboard a fast boat on one of Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers, Or from a fire escape on a local apartment building, or a personal home escape ladder Or one of the old business building in downtown Pittsburgh. Maybe you are aboard one of our buses, and need an emergency […]
HEADSHOTS
May 16, 2013It’s prom season here in the United States, so I thought I’d share some head shots of my granddaughter and her date that I took right before she left for her high school prom a couple of years ago. The entry is in answer to the Digital Photography School Challenge: Headshots. I’m very proud […]
TAGGED: “T” FOR TRANSPORTATION
May 14, 2013Transportation has come a long way since the Americas were discovered. From the landing of the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria to carrying men on a space ship to a space station high above the planet Earth, America’s transportation system is reaching for the stars and beyond. “We may run, walk, stumble, drive, or fly, […]
MUSIC IN THE STREETS
May 13, 2013It doesn’t matter where you live in the world you can always find good street music. Above is a view from my neck of the woods of some of our street musicians. The last time I was in Times Square I recorded this wonderful street band. Take a listen. I think music in itself […]
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: PATTERN
May 11, 2013Patterns are everywhere around us. View the ones found on The Daily Post at WordPress.com. Here is what I found below. LIGHT THROUGH GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS FORM PATTERNS As we begin to become aware of the narrative patterns around which we structure our lives, we learn how to take charge, revise, refine, and even completely […]
CEE’S FUN FOTO CHALLENGE: SIGNS
May 8, 2013SIGNS OF OUR TIMES I live in a city that has a lot to add to one’s enjoyment of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Although not perfect, there are signs of good things taking place here. I hope you enjoy seeing some of the signs of our times in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. WELCOME TO […]
