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Weekly Photo Challenge: Merge

This week’s challenge was something to think about on my trip from Pittsburgh to Columbus Friday afternoon. Sorting through images I had in the archives. (in my mind, obviously) Nothing jumped out. And then-

an opportunity presented itself, right in front of me. Standstill traffic. On Route 70 West, Friday afternoon.

A 3 1/2 hour trip took almost SIX hours to drive today due to congestion from road work and merging to a single lane and perhaps a bad accident that was cleaned up by the time I got to the site.

I saw police and emergency vehicles driving the other direction with lights and sirens.

A truck reflected the sky AND an old fashioned airplane is in the left door panel. It looks like a bird. The sky seemed to merge with the reflection in the shiny truck. Nature and machine-made merge. I waited to merge to the left single lane. Other interpretations of merge are here

August 18, 2012August 17, 2012 by Ruth Categories: Photography, Weekly Photo ChallengeTags: airplane, Canon 5D, interstate, merge, ohio, reflection, traffic, travel, truck 20 Comments

Jurassic Pittsburgh

April 26, 2012April 25, 2012 by Ruth Categories: Light in the City, Photography, What I Saw on the Way to SchoolTags: Birmingham Bridge, bridge, demolition, dinosaur, excavator, Fifth Avenue, heavy equipment, housing, machinery, photography, Pittsburgh, postaday, preservation, traffic, travel 12 Comments

After the Hail Storm, Before Elton John

A real snarl. — Traffic- downtown Pittsburgh, in every direction! I was on my way to class, not the concert.

You know how I like to take photographs when I am stopped at a red light. It was Wednesday night on my way to class. I had just come through the hail storm from the South Side. What could the traffic be? Rush hour for sure. The storm. And I see a guy on a corner I NEED TICKETS. Penguins? Nah. Elton John Concert traffic on top of everyone’s commute home. There is never a good way to get from Point A to Point B in Pittsburgh, especially if you are in a hurry!

Add to the List of Things Out of Your Control

Hailstorms. Stones pelt cars. Leave dents.

Severe Weather Watch turns into a Warning

but you’re out driving from work.

It looks like the world might end.

And traffic, bank lines. A snarl.

How to be patient. Wait.

A few lights cycle, you sit.

Why anyone honks is beyond me.

March 27, 2011May 24, 2011 by Ruth Categories: Pittsburgh PhotosTags: city scene, Elton John, Hail Storm, photography, Pittsburgh, postaday 2011, traffic 4 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

“Ice Sculptures Make Great Gifts”

Who knew? I admit I’ve never considered purchasing an ice sculpture as a gift. But seeing this truck made me think of ice sculptures I have seen up close. Plus, it’s hot and humid again so the idea of ice appeals to me.

Do-it-yourselfers? You’ll need to read “Ice Sculpting the Modern Way, Joseph Amendola’s Ice Carving Made Easy and Mac Winker’s Ice Sculpture: The Art of Ice Carving in 12 Systematic Steps.” (from Wikipedia)

Last summer I watched an ice carver/sculptor whir a chainsaw, spew ice and find a dolphin inside the giant block. Ellen’s daughter had an R2D2 at her wedding, and Donna’s son’s wedding had a giant heart with their engagement photo inside the ice.

You sit at a red light and there it is- the thought of the day. The company lists themselves as the coolest guys around- more info click Mastroice on Herron Avenue

Ice Sculptures Make Great Gifts — Brake lights and a message on a truck- long red light on Bigelow Boulevard

June 13, 2010June 13, 2010 by Ruth Categories: Light in the City, Pittsburgh Photos, Things, What I Found on the Way Home from SchoolTags: city scene, ice, ice sculpture, Mastroice, photography, Pittsburgh, traffic, urban scene 4 Comments

Thanksgiving Traffic at a Standstill on 70W in Maryland

November 30, 2009November 30, 2009 by Ruth Categories: PlacesTags: highway at night, Maryland, thanksgiving, traffic 1 Comment

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Merge

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