Pittsburgh High Points #1 - Robert Williams Reservoir - Hill District
In a part of Pittsburgh one would never expect to go for a view of the city, sits a reservoir with easily the most unique view of the city I have seen. The highest point in the Hill District gives visitors a 360 degree view of surrounding neighborhoods, from Downtown and the North Side, to Bloomfield, Oakland and East Liberty.
Pittsburgh High Points #2 - Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
The view of Pittsburgh from the I-279/I-579 Corridor is the most comprehensive view of the Golden Triangle. Due to the high traffic and inability to stop at the best viewing points, this secluded cemetery at the top of Spring Hill allows for optimal viewing at one of Pittsburgh's highest points. The unique foreground contrasts perfectly with the skyline background.
Pittsburgh High Points #3 - Cathedral of Learning
At 42 stories tall, the Cathedral of Learning is the highest point outside of downtown. At the 36th floor (the highest anyone can go) you can see the city skyline towards the West, the Pitt and CMU campus, the South Side and Hazelwood, Lawrenceville and East Liberty as well as the North Side,
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Arches of Steel - 16th Street Bridge
The 16th Street Bridge connects two historic sections of the city, Troy Hill and the Strip District. The standard Pittsburgh Yellow arches curve above the Allegheny River, perpendicular to the Golden Triangle. A prime example of Pittsburgh's unique architecture, the 16th Street Bridge stands as a Pittsburgh landmark, helping bridge the gap of history.
Arches of Steel - Birmingham Bridge
The Birmingham Bridge gets it name from the blue collar neighborhood it once connected with Oakland. Now known as the South Side the former blue collar neighborhood still shows its history among new age resilience across the river from Pittsburgh's educational stronghold. The bridge connects the two with a simplistic yet distinct design, and for some serves as an iron canvas.
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Pittsburgh Fountains - Ebb and Flow
Pittsburgh has always been devoted to developing civic space, and that is physically evident in the water features spread throughout the city. Flowing like the city streets around them, these fountains are a symbol of the city's devotion and progress.
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Pittsburgh Renaissance - Brushing off the Soot
Pittsburgh's transformation to a commercial and civic stronghold came about through the determination and innovation of its citizens. With the need for industry declining after the war, the region needed to develop itself into a desirable destination for different types of industries while removing the cloud of soot and smog that lingered over the city. Through resilience and hard work, the city became and continues to become a hub for unique structures and industry leading companies.
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Changing of the Seasons - North Shore #1
As October begins, weather in the region begins to fluctuate and wildlife begins to plan for its journey South, Colors change and lighting becomes optimal for photography with high contrast and a new color palette.
Changing of the Seasons - North Shore #2
As October begins, weather in the region begins to fluctuate and wildlife begins to plan for its journey South, Colors change and lighting becomes optimal for photography with high contrast and a new color palette.
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Look Up Series #1
Pittsburgh is filled with unique architecture, but the most apparent is the architecture created during the Pittsburgh Renaissance. The Golden Triangle is dotted with structures built with local materials through the use of groundbreaking methods. Pointing a camera upwards provides a new perspective and amazing photographs filled with contrast and unique angles.
Look Up Series #2
Pittsburgh's Architecture has always reflected a merging of opulence and modernity, demonstrated in the longstanding landmarks that came about through the philanthropy and ideas of former Pittsburgh greats. Today's architecture mimics its predecessors, blending history with innovation through industry leading methods and preservation of the environment.
Look Up Series #3
With Pittsburgh being such a condensed urban area, capturing its unique high rise architecture is quite easy. With modern steel and glass structures standing beside old works of stone, typically in specific clusters, Pittsburgh's unrivaled collection of architecture provides unique photographs around every corner. Unfortunately after some time the subject matter is photographed an excessive amount of times and a new perspective must be found. Luckily the lighting and the constantly changing facade of a building under construction aided in creating new views.
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Rocky Mountain High Series #1
Along the Front Range in Colorado, a progressive city flowing with beer and filled with rows of bicycles sits flat in contrast to the 10,000ft+ peaks in the near distance. Fort Collins, with its origins as a military camp, keeps its old charm with a well kept "Main Street" while employing a forward thinking attitude towards its surroundings and citizens.
Rocky Mountain High Series #2
Steamboat Springs, known as Skitown USA has produced more
winter Olympians than any North American town, sending 17 athletes to the 2010
games alone, more than most countries. The next destination was Crested Butte,
made famous in recent times by Bud Light's Whatever U.S.A campaign, being the
town you see in the commercials. The small town with its origins in mining sits
at around 9,000ft with the peak of the mountain at just around 12,000ft. A Main
Street that makes it a true old school american town, world renowned
back-country skiing and a surprisingly amazing food scene have made it a must
see for any Colorado visitor.
Rocky Mountain High Series #3
Aspen Colorado, destination for the lifestyle of the rich
and famous began as a mining town in the 1800's that saw a steady decline after
the silver market plummeted. With the intervention of industrialist Walter
Paepcke, Aspen was redeveloped and helped introduce skiing to the United
States. The city became a popular international destination and was
sensationalized by famous authors and songwriters like Hunter S. Thompson and
John Denver who's lyrics motivated the name of this series In between Aspen and
a second trip to Crested Butte sits Kebler Pass, home to one of the largest
organisms in the world. Up for debate as the largest in the world the aspen
grove has not been studied fully but grows through a singular root system. A
quick pull off from the long dirt road allowed for a photo session among the
aspen trees. The final stretch of the trip took us through San Isabel National
Forest, containing nineteen of Colorado's Fourteeners and then through South
Park County, made famous by the animated series, South Park.
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Sunshine State Series #1
Miami quickly grew from its humble beginnings as citrus groves to a worldwide center for the arts and culture. Vibrant streets are lined with museums, unique architecture and artwork with this first installment of the series highlighting locations full of free expression and artistic representation of local residents that create the city's unique social tapestry.
Sunshine State Series #2
Miami has the worlds largest collection of Art Deco architecture, with sharp edges, vibrant colors and unique decor lining ocean side streets. Tucked away on these streets are one of a kind eateries, markets and events highlighted in the part of the Sunshine State Series.
The Sunshine State for obvious reasons can also be the sunset state, with vibrant colors cutting through silhouettes of new and old architecture. Regardless of the time of day the southern Florida skyline is always a grand one whether seen from a rooftop, balcony or along the beach.
Sunshine State Series #4
Edits of the previous three sections utilizing vibrant colors such as blue green purple and yellow.
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