Pittsburgh Photography – Page 6

Late Afternoon at U of Pitt Campus

Friday afternoon I was photographing senior portraits of two young women by the Cathedral of Learning at Pitt. ( no one actually says “University of Pittsburgh”)

In between their outfit changes, I photographed the tall tower in different lights.

see how the sun changes the color of the Indiana limestone? Magic

Then a bride and groom walked by, just married!

I asked if I might photograph them and they said, sure!

I even asked the groom to move a bit so his mouth wasn’t hidden. Sweet.

Those were some killer heels (in blue)

And then a woman walked by with balloons.

There was a beautiful tree

It was fun to see some different sights. And capture them, too.

All in all it was a magical afternoon, especially with the unexpected barefoot bride and the balloon woman.

Magic is the weekly photo challenge.

November 18, 2016 by Ruth Categories: Light in the City, Photography, Pittsburgh Photography, Weekly Photo ChallengeTags: autumn, autumn afternoon, autumn tree, balloons, bride, bride and groom, Cathedral of Learning, Killer Heels, magic, Pittsburgh PA, postaday, sunset, University of Pittsburgh, wedding, weekly photo challenge 16 Comments

Gingkos in Cloud and Sun

These ginkgos are the most wonderful color.

But look how the light changes the very same trees.

November 13, 2016 by Ruth Categories: Photography, Pittsburgh PhotographyTags: autumn, ginkgo, light, photography, postaday, trees 3 Comments

Cauliflower Chysanthemums

My friend, blog follower and frequent commenter, Sue R, told me she saw some Chrysanthemums that looked like Cauliflower. I said, WHERE?

She couldn’t remember exactly but I know she sent me here somehow. I found them.

There they were right on a front lawn. I couldn’t believe it. Thanks Sue!

cauliflower-mums and I did get out of the car for the second shot. Are these the ones you were referring to. Sue?

cauliflowerchrysanthemums

November 7, 2016 by Ruth Categories: Photography, Pittsburgh PhotographyTags: autumn, cauliflower, chrysanthemums, driving, fall, flowers, Front Yard, garden, photography, postaday 11 Comments

Exploring Homestead

Saturday afternoon in Homestead PA. Just across the Monongahela River.You take the Homestead Grays Bridge.

Annex Cookery has moved across the street into a wonderfully restored building and is now Art Space as well, featuring lots of interesting furniture, sculptures and art. Check out those fun and creative clocks! Delicious coffee will be served in a couple of weeks, once the rest of the chairs are delivered.

David and Judith

Reflection in a Glass Table

Sculpture in the Atrium

Love these creative clocks

Sculptor, Architect, Artist David Lewis

Trib Article David Lewis

Meet the Mayor of Homestead Betty Esper

Just down the block is Studio AM (available for private events-catering

open Thursday and Sunday- check link for hours and menu)

Retro on 8th sent out the invitations. They have everything from furniture music, books, toys, jewelry, clothing and even a huge mid-century orange ashtray.

Nixon Watch

Giant Ashtray

Meet RetroOn8th Co-Owner Hayley

In the same building as Annex Cookery and Art Space– I got the tour (thanks Daniel)

if you need well lit office space….just $1500 a month- if you’re interested leave a comment below.

and upstairs is a spacious 2stories of fabulous loft apartment to rent……

You can live and work in the same building.

November 6, 2016 by Ruth Categories: People at Work, Photography, Pittsburgh PhotographyTags: Annex Cookery, architecture, art, artwork, Betty Esper, cooking, David Lewis, Homestead PA, loft apartment, office space, postaday, retro, Retro on 8th, sculpture, store 12 Comments

So, what’s photo worthy today, anyway?

You see lots of bugs on the gas pump- they look like fireflies but with a red chevron..need to identify them later……

You see the trees reflected in the iPad surface as you sit on the front porch.

You go get in the car and see a puddle with leaves. Puddle reflections are a favorite thing to capture.

You see the shopping cart corral reflected in a parking lot.

The maple has finally turned yellow in about four days time. The leaves in the garage gutter need to be cleaned out.

You drive by the neighbors, put the car in reverse and put a blinker on, consider getting out of the car but don’t –

shoot the flaming ivy from the driver’s seat. Later you are filled with regret that you’ve gotten so lazy.

You see a throne-like chair at the mall

for Santa Claus -you think it can’t be

it’s November 3rd.

November 3, 2016November 3, 2016 by Ruth Categories: Photography, Pittsburgh PhotographyTags: autumn, fall colors, front porch, insects, iPhone photography, photography, postaday, puddle, reflection, Santa Claus 13 Comments

Backyard Color Amidst the Weeds

Ailanthus and asters amongst the weeds.

In fact the tree is a weed tree.

The asters pushed up and survived despite neglect. As the sun was setting the colors called to me through the kitchen window and I went out and caught them.

November 3, 2016 by Ruth Categories: Photography, Pittsburgh PhotographyTags: Ailanthus, asters, autumn, autumn leaves, autumn light, color, garden, leaves, photography, postaday 11 Comments

Halloween Sign on Highland Avenue

You can’t see the large spider and weblike barrier to the darkened house. Carloads of kids are brought along this avenue. I can only imagine how they stockpile treats.

The spooky wild Halloween house on the corner of Jackson was in full swing again this year. Eerie sounds and flashing strobe lights. Skeletons climbing trees.