photoblog – Page 3 – Ruth E. Hendricks Photography

HERE WE GO! Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Jets Playoff Game- Single Digits on the Thermometer Predicted

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Reporting from Pittsburgh- I put myself on assignment. Saturday morning I was thinking about a post for Sunday’s game. It was all blue sky and about ten degrees. Got out of bed and drove through the Strip District on my way down to Heinz Field. The guy who sold me the Croatian STEELERSFan T-shirts last year agreed to a shot. Fans lined up for breakfast outside DeLuca’s. Dumptrucks were being filled with snow from the stadium parking lots. Rows of Porta-Potties stood empty, waiting for the Sunday tailgaters. Up in the stands I saw an army spreading salt left and right. Went for coffee in Aspinwall afterwards and ended in the J & W Variety Store (EST. 1969) where I purchased a tiny 99 cents pencil sharpener. Lots of STEELERS gear and accessories for sale. I asked if it would be okay if I photographed the display and the proprietor said – Sure! Handed me a complimentary HERE WE GO button as I left. Everyone’s pumped! I read a letter to the editor (5th one down)in the Post-Gazette from the guy in the New England End Zone Militia asking us to drown out the JETS fans and win! Similar to the players message to the fans click here– BE LOUD!!

January 23, 2011October 22, 2011 by Ruth Categories: Pittsburgh PhotosTags: AFC championship, Aspinwall, celebration, city scene, DeLuca's, football, Football Fans, Heinz Field, J & W Variety Store, Jets, photo of the day, photoblog, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Photographer, Pittsburgh Photography, Playoffs, Post-Gazette, postaday2011, sidewalk, snow, sports, Steelers, Steelers Fans, team spirit, urban scene, winter scene 11 Comments

My Answer to 9 Degrees Temperature? Homemade French Onion Soup

A bowl of onions on the kitchen table has been talking to me saying “Onion rings in the cast iron skillet, onion rings in the cast iron skillet.” But I came to my senses and sliced them up and sauteed them in butter and olive oil to carmelize them. Toasted a slice of Allegro Hearth Farmgrain Bread and thin parings of Parmesan. Ladled the hot broth over the toast and cheese. Used my Grandmother Hendricks’ silver soup spoon with just the right bowl of a spoon for the soup. Found a wealth of information and recipes for Onion Soup. Click the link to read the history and simple directions on how to make it perfectly. And the birthday pasta bowls from V make a lovely soup plate for this winter meal.

January 22, 2011January 21, 2011 by Ruth Categories: Cooking and EatingTags: cooking and eating, foodpress, French Onion Soup, kitchen, photo of the day, photoblog, photography, Pittsburgh, postaday2011, recipes, soup, winter meal 14 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

Steelers Inflatable in a Silver Pick-Up

Arlington Avenue. Driving down the curvy slope, slick tracks under your tires make a distinctive sound. Note the trolley tracks and wires. They still run! I had to turn around and get this inflatable. From the rear. Drove up the hill again and came down, took a shot of him from the front. It was the unexpected sight of a huge Black and Gold inflatable, leaning over the cab of the silver pick-up. This view was the better one. Playoff fever mounts as Sunday night’s game with the Jets is on everyone’s minds. Well, most everyone. It helps us make it through the winter. And if you want to purchase one of these blow up football friends, get down to Mike Feinberg Company”The Party King” in the Strip on Penn Ave. Fans have a variety of ways to express team spirit and I know everyone will sport Black and Gold at school on Friday. Throughout the city! I find team allegiance an interesting study. Where you are born, where you live, family traditions, civic pride. There are photographers who photograph the Steelers Fans for years.

What determines the level of team pride? — My headlights reflect on the truck, the headlights from the oncoming car on the wet street...

January 20, 2011January 19, 2011 by Ruth Categories: photo of the day, Photography, Pittsburgh Photos, What I Found on the Way Home from SchoolTags: arlington, city scene, inflatable, Mike Feinberg, photo of the day, photoblog, photography, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Photography, postaday2011, snow, sports fans, Steelers, team spirit, trolley, urban scene, winter scene 14 Comments

Carnegie Library in the Snow

Carnegie Library at Night — Night light refelcted in the city, one of my favorite things to shoot- add the snow factor.

January 18, 2011January 17, 2011 by Ruth Categories: In the snow, Light in the City, Pittsburgh Photos, Things in the SnowTags: available light, Carnegie Library, city scene, night photography, Oakland, photoblog, photography, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Photography, postaday2011, snow, winter scene 21 Comments

Laurel Highland Weekend

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January 17, 2011June 1, 2011 by Ruth Categories: Childhood, FamilyTags: Champion PA, childhood, family, Laurel Highlands, photo of the day, photoblog, Pittsburgh, play, playing in the snow, postaday2011, Seven Springs, ski, skiing, snow, snowball, winter scene 11 Comments

Seven Robins and the Female Cardinal in the Backyard Tree

At Least Seven Robins and a Female Cardinal — I thought the robins used to fly south! Find the female cardinal.

The other day there were two red cardinals in the tree in the backyard. I couldn’t see them no matter how I squinted. Could really see with the 70-200mm camera lens though. The neighbors in the back must have a feeder and the birds congregate. As I waited for the stunning red cardinals, which did not appear, I counted at least 7 robins in the tree. I didn’t see the female cardinal until I put the photos into the computer. Don’t robins fly south anymore?? I thought they were the first sign of Spring so that isn’t right. I am glad I am not a bird. Especially in winter. And what about all the cats in the neighborhood? Can’ t be easy.

January 16, 2011January 14, 2011 by Ruth Categories: In the snow, photo of the day, PhotographyTags: birds in winter, cardinal, HIghland Park, neighborhood, photo of the day, photoblog, photography, Pittsburgh, postaday2011, robin, snow, winter scene 12 Comments

Steelers Train at S. W. Randall Toys Downtown Pittsburgh

Big game Saturday afternoon against the Ravens. Go Steelers! This Steelers train goes around and around in the toy store window. Waited until it came around to catch the engine. Everyone is psyched to watch on Saturday and it’s Black and Gold Day in the city on Friday. Matthew and Mary will be at Ship of Fools Sports Bar in NYC watching, before he heads back to Croatia. Check out S.W. Randalls in Shadyside, for quality toys. Mark, Matthew and Laura used to browse and shop there after school when we lived on Howe Street in ’89-’91. Two floors of every LEGO. Playmobil and doll you can envision!

Steelers Train in S.W. Randall Toys Window Downtown — Playoff game 4:30 Saturday. GO STEELERS.

January 15, 2011January 14, 2011 by Ruth Categories: Childhood, Light in the City, Pittsburgh PhotosTags: Black and Gold, childhood, city scene, downtown, football, model train, photo of the day, photoblog, photography, Pittsburgh, postaday2011, S.W. Randall, Ship of Fools NYC, Steelers, Terrible Towel, train 11 Comments

One Pound of Imperfect Assortment- Chocolates by Betsy Ann

Imperfect Assortment of Betsy Ann — Perfect taste! Imperfection not a problem.

The Imperfect Assortment tasted perfect to me. V. brought them to dinner last night, a sendoff for Matthew returning to Croatia. Made in West View. Available once a year. And the golden box of perfect Betsy Ann truffles was delicious as well. I went to get a Waterford candy dish that sits in the china closet. I thought the Imperfect Assortment deserved a proper presentation. Love ya Betsy Ann!

January 14, 2011January 13, 2011 by Ruth Categories: Cooking and Eating, FamilyTags: Betsy Ann, Betsy Ann Chocolate, chocolate, photo of the day, photoblog, photography, Pittsburgh, postaday2011, West View 8 Comments

Standing Right in Front of Me

Last night we heard this song in the Rain show and today I was humming it and a few other Beatles tunes, all mixed up. A couple of friends are going to see Rain this week and then Sally wrote that she saw the Beatles THREE times as a teenager in the ’60s. Just ran through my thoughts throughout the day. Steve was starting to walk down the hill in the snow to catch a bus. I drove him to work in the all wheel drive and as we turned onto Friendship Avenue I saw this statue of Mary in front of the convent in Bloomfield. Shrouded in snow. Since school had just been closed for the day, I got out and photographed the figure in the snow thinking of the words to this song- since she was standing right in front of me…….

from Let it Be by John Lennon and Paul McCartney

When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.



Lucille said a touch of red improves the shot. Find the tiny roses.

January 13, 2011January 12, 2011 by Ruth Categories: In the snow, Light in the CityTags: Bloomfield, city scene, Mary statue, Mother Mary, neighborhood, photo of the day, photoblog, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Photography, postaday2011, winter scene 11 Comments

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