I have been unbelievably fortunate this past year — I’ve worked with some great couples, some super seniors and have had the chance to explore both New York and D.C. in greater depths. A special thank you to all of those I’ve had the opportunity to work with. Below are some of my favorite images from 2011. Enjoy!
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I recently had the opportunity to check out some work that a friend of mine is doing (along with other members of the IAC – Industrial Arts Co-Op) at the old LTV Mill site. This is a work that is 15 years in the making and is nearing its end (fingers crossed). Some more details can be found in a recent article found on Pop City Pittsburgh (an AWESOME site, by the way…). I was caught up to date on the project itself and we just wandered for a little bit on an incredibly foggy day. I love what these guys have done – the work itself stands on its own, in my opinion – but it’s great to see an industry that literally built the city of Pittsburgh honored in this manner.
In addition to the work on this specific project, I had the opportunity to just observe — if you know me at all, you know that I’m fascinated with the creative process — whether that be a painting, a poem, a song or a sculpture.
I love to talk to people about how they’ve come up with what they’ve come up with and I really enjoyed learning about the history of this project.
Here are some behind the scenes type pics, if you will — some shots that lend an idea to all of the little things that have gone into creating the entire project as a whole.
Yes, that is a Charlie’s Angels sticker on that welding helmet…
It’s also really cool just to see some cool objects — and this site was filled with them.
It feels weird for me to say that a computer is ancient – but this one obviously was. Loved it sitting on the boxes with fragile and please do not drop and handle with care on them…
Finally, we just went for a walk – it was a beautiful, foggy morning — great to just see what’s going on…
Found this truck to be sadly representative of the times many in our area have faced…
and lastly one of my favorites from the day… really looking forward to seeing the rest of this project…
best of luck to the members of the IAC as they continue to bring art to the area…
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It would be tough to walk the streets of New York City and NOT find great things to photograph. Here are some of my favorites from my recent trip…
I loved being able to capture this image of the Statue of Liberty, Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges...
While I didn't hit the Statue of Liberty because I've done it before, I did spend some time on Ellis Island. Great visit - it's almost eerie to walk through those rooms and the grand hall upstairs...
The building in the middle that's undergoing construction is the new World Trade Center.
The Brooklyn Bridge (new World Trade Center in the background).
A couple different looks at the Empire State Building...
My favorite building in New York City - the Flatiron Building...
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated with bridges – not exactly sure why that is, it just is. I had the opportunity to go boating on each of the three rivers for the first time last night and had a blast. I’m not really sure what it is about being on the boat, but it’s just incredibly relaxing to me – absolutely love it – and the views of Pittsburgh – and the bridges – from the boat are absolutely amazing.
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I live in a town that’s got an interesting blend of architecture – yet it seems as though it goes unnoticed by most of those who live in it. Admittedly, I hadn’t noticed much of it either until a friend once turned me on to it by simply demanding that I look up while walking. Thankfully, I took this advice — now rather than just looking at things, I tend to actually see them — and it’s made a world of difference for me, especially when I get the chance to visit other places. It’s not about seeing the big things, necessarily, it’s about seeing everything…
