Monongahela River – Page 7 – Ruth E. Hendricks

‘Twas the Night Before Superbowl, Fans Asleep in Their Beds-Visions of a 7th Ring, Float in Their Heads

But not overconfident. Just hopeful. And the Packers fans are dreaming the same vision I’m sure. (Actually photographed Thursday night Feb 3rd.)

Settling Down for a Long Winter’s Nap

And then you turn on the TV-
warm up
for the big game.
Have to wait all weekend long.
A two hour delay for Monday–
school, already called!

Twas the Night Before Superbowl — View of Homestead Over the Mon

Heard Giant Eagle was packed and fans are loading up their carts with salsa, ribs and Tostitos and chips. Iron City and Yuengling, some Penn Pilsner at the Beer Distributor– you can’t purchase beer in the grocery store in Pennsylvania. Fans are careful to follow rituals and are aware that their actions might jinx the outcome. Some can’t stand to watch.

February 5, 2011May 24, 2011 by Ruth Categories: Night Light in the CityTags: Black and Gold, city scene, Monongahela River, night photography, photo of the day, photoblog, Pittsburgh, postaday2011, Steelers, Steelers Fans, Superbowl 11 Comments

Red Sky in Morning from the Birmingham Bridge

Left the house a bit earlier to get to the other side of the city this morning. As I hit the Birmingham Bridge I saw the sunrise. I pulled to the edge, hit the flashers again and sat quietly, and shot the sky over a few minutes time. The other direction I could see cars on the Parkway with their headlights on. A nice way to start the day. But the Red Sky,Sailors Take Warning turned out true as it is snowing (about 3 inches so far) and already they have called for a two hour delay at school. The dark band along the bottom of the photo is the Jersey Barrier. Unretouched photograph!

Red Sky in Morning, Sailors Take Warning — Finding more beauty in winter.

January 21, 2011January 20, 2011 by Ruth Categories: Light in the City, photo of the day, Pittsburgh Photos, Pittsburgh RiversTags: Birmingham Bridge, bridge, city scene, January sunrise, Monongahela River, photo of the day, photoblog, photography, Pittsburgh, postaday2011, red sky, south side, sunrise, traffic, urban scene, winter morning 13 Comments

Snowstorm Softens Skyline Edges

Coming back from training in the West End I pulled into the Cigna lot and took a couple of chilly shots. Although a color photo it appears to be black and white. Looked for lights in the city but the snow blocked the view. You can see the snowflakes against the river background. The railroad tracks, partially covered, made for nice lines. The best thing about being asked to drive across the city in the snow (when it feels like you shouldn’t get on any road!) is that you get to see a view you wouldn’t have seen if you hadn’t made the trip. You might remember the blogpost – same vantage point- without the snow.

December 14, 2010December 13, 2010 by Ruth Categories: In the snow, PhotographyTags: Allegheny River, available light, city scene, city skyline, Monongahela River, photography, Pittsburgh, snow, Snowstorm, urban scene, winter scene 7 Comments

Full Moon Over Pittsburgh

Not Light Up Night tonight. My friend Ray called. Said there was a huge orange moon on the horizon but by the time I threw on my jeans, wool sweater, hat and scarf, drove up to Mt. Washington, the moon had risen and appeared off white. Clear, cold and windy, met two couples from Minneapolis on their way to the Macy’s Parade in NYC. Ray told them how to drive off the mountain to Fathead’s or Primanti’s on Carson Street. The city lights looked brighter to me than Friday night. It was an impromptu shooting session but a lot of fun. Posting the Radio Tower on Shiloh Street tomorrow.

Shot from the Duquesne Incline Observation Deck — The temperature dropped that twenty degrees they said it would....brrrrr. A clear night.

November 24, 2010November 23, 2010 by Ruth Categories: Night Light in the City, Pittsburgh PhotosTags: Allegheny River, available light, bridge, bridges, Christmas Tree, city lights, city scene, Duquesne Incline, Monongahela River, night lights in the city, night photography, Ohio River, photoblog, photography, Pittsburgh, skyline, urban scene 8 Comments

Light Up Night Pittsburgh

From the the sidewalk by the Monongahela Incline. Not the usual view. Drove up Sycamore Street after the Madwomen in the Attic Poetry Reading/ Party at WYEP on the South Side. Easy to park as it was after 10 PM. I missed the fireworks. Walked up and down Grandview and took a series of shots of Light Up Night, wishing I had taken the tripod and cable release.

Find the Christmas tree and the American flag — Find the American flag.

November 21, 2010November 20, 2010 by Ruth Categories: Night Light in the City, Pittsburgh PhotosTags: available light, city, city at night, city scene, Lght Up Night, Monongahela River, night light in the city, night lights in the city, night photography, photoblog, Pittsburgh, river, skyline, urban scene 10 Comments

Silvery Skyline

Can someone explain the building the jail (the four red brick structures) on the Monongahela River Front?

Riverfront Jail Makes No Sense to Me — Arlington Avenue view of the city on the way home from school.

November 2, 2010November 1, 2010 by Ruth Categories: Light in the City, Pittsburgh Photos, Pittsburgh RiversTags: arlington, autumn, city scene, Liberty Bridge, Monongahela River, photo of the day, photoblog, photography, Pittsburgh, skyline, urban scene 5 Comments

Pittburgh from the Air at Night

Taken Sunday 10-10-10 Through the airplane window, flying fast. One quick shot. Can you find any recognizable landmarks? Wish I could have a “do-over”- try again.

Pittsburgh from the Air at Night — Prepare for landing.

October 19, 2010October 18, 2010 by Ruth Categories: Night Light in the City, Pittsburgh PhotosTags: aerial view, airplane, Allegheny River, city scene, Monongahela River, night photography, Ohio River, photo of the day, Pittsburgh, urban scene 7 Comments

Train Along the Mon

Steve drove over Rankin Bridge and you know how I love red lights? Easier to shoot as a passenger. This is narrow cause I cut out the bridge rails. I love to hear the train’s whistle along the Allegheny River at night. This train was at a standstill. I wondered what was in the cars.

Shot from the Rankin Bridge Headed to West Mifflin — Not much light left- we were headed to West Mifflin.

September 7, 2010September 6, 2010 by Ruth Categories: Night Light in the City, Pittsburgh PhotosTags: available light, bridge, Monongahela River, night photography, photo of the day, photoblog, Pittsburgh, train, traintracks 5 Comments

Headed for the Big Drop

After photographing family in West Mifflin Sunday afternoon, I drove a couple blocks to the Free Parking lot at Kennywood. Sat in the car with the 70-200 lens and watched a few loads of Phantom’s Revenge Riders speed by at different angles. It would be a long two minutes and fifteen seconds for me. People love the thrill of roller coaster rides. How about Rob and Bradley in Illinois going from park to park on tour? Will fill you in on their stats when I receive them. A new coaster is going to be on the site of the Turnpike Ride (my speed) and the numbers they tout are zero to fifty in three seconds, 90 degree drop. Any mention of G force and I am opting out! WOW.

Phantom's Revenge Roller Coaster at Kennywood Park West Mifflin PA — Sunday early evening roller coaster ride.

June 15, 2010June 14, 2010 by Ruth Categories: Pittsburgh Photos, PlacesTags: amusement park, childhood, Kennywood, memories, Monongahela River, Phantom's Revenge, photo of the day, photography, Pittsburgh, roller coaster, thrill ride, West Mifflin 10 Comments

3 Figures Across the River at Birmingham Bridge

Full photograph of Birmingham Bridge on the Monongahela. Detail of crop from same photo-scroll down. The shadow of the bridge on the sunlit river made a cool pattern. The people showed up when I enlarged the photo.

Birmingham Bridge Afternoon View — After dropping off Mill at Night at the Pittsburgh Technology Center on the Mon

IMG_0476 - Version 2 — 3 Figures Across the River at Birmingham Bridge

April 20, 2010April 21, 2010 by Ruth Categories: Light in the City, photo of the day, Pittsburgh Rivers, PlacesTags: Birmingham Bridge, bridge, city scene, Monongahela River, photo of the day, photography, Spring, urban scene 7 Comments

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‘Twas the Night Before Superbowl, Fans Asleep in Their Beds-Visions of a 7th Ring, Float in Their Heads

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