Midas Light on Pittsburgh’s Casino
I’ve never been inside. So much controversy about this place when it was to be built. I remember that.
Not into gambling. It would pain me to lose money I’d worked for. But when I was up on Mount Washington I saw this light on the casino, surrounded by a total gray scene and it struck me as worth capturing.
Love the reflection and gray surrounding mood with sunlight on building.
January 27, 2012 at 4:46 am
I like the contrast. It really is a pretty building with the sun on it.
January 27, 2012 at 5:27 am
That looks like a one in a million shot.
January 27, 2012 at 7:31 am
Love the play of the sunlight on this landscape. Great photo!
January 27, 2012 at 7:56 am
Another wonderful shot, Ruth. It’s as if the Sun lit the building just for you. Love its reflection in the river, too.
January 27, 2012 at 8:12 am
Thanks John. That is exactly how it felt- and it is a gift. People can manipulate in photoshop but I like to catch it “as it is”.
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January 27, 2012 at 8:33 am
Oh wow, the casino almost seems to be a beacon amid the drab. Interesting…
I do like to gamble (mostly blackjack, some craps when I’m in Vegas) – but I look at it as entertainment, like I’m actively spending my money the way someone else would to enjoy a movie or dinner. I don’t expect to win big when I play – but it is nice when it happens! (Occasionally.)
January 27, 2012 at 8:52 am
I believe this may be the first photo I’ve ever seen of the bridges across the Ohio – not as beautiful a view as the bridges across the Mon and the Allegheny, but interesting to see downriver!! xoxox OH. Early this week, lots of news about the possiblility/ push to put gambling on-line [only a matter of time!]- so soon one will have a choice between going to a casino or gambling in one’s PJs
January 27, 2012 at 9:08 am
We get a casino in Columbus soon
January 27, 2012 at 9:16 am
Seems almost too good to be true – just like gambling
January 27, 2012 at 9:57 am
Wow, that really stands out!
January 27, 2012 at 11:01 am
That is an amazing photo of casino. I also got one of the bridge over Ohio and I was surprised at the traffic jam…almost looked like a DC shot during daily rush hour. Not what I remember of Pgh.
January 27, 2012 at 11:57 am
Never been there either, but I just learned they do have free breakfast for seniors on Tuesdays. Loved your photo!
January 27, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Beautiful light… very worth capturing!
January 27, 2012 at 5:09 pm
Wow, nice photo but the building sure stands out! Definitely new since I was last there. Isn’t that where the Carnegie Science Center is?
January 27, 2012 at 7:33 pm
The Science Center is just to the right of the Casino and out of the lens view but you are exactly right.
January 27, 2012 at 7:36 pm
What’s that old saying… all that glitters ain’t gold. Except if it is one of your pictures. Always perfect. Great shot Ruth. I’m telling you no one can photograph Pittsburgh like you.
January 27, 2012 at 10:03 pm
I would never go to a casino either! Very clever shot because you have transformed it from a dark place of greed to one of light!
February 5, 2012 at 8:46 am