Liberty Bridge

The Liberty Bridge’s name in Hungarian is called (Szabadság hid).  They call it Liberty Bridge or Freedom Bridge in English.  This bridge spans the Danube River connecting Buda and Pest.  It was the first bridge rebuilt after World War II in 1945.  The original construction started in 1894 and ended in 1896.  It is a beautiful truss bridge in a beautiful city.

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Liberty Bridge

This is the Szabadsag Hid bridge in Budapest Hungary.  Translated that means Liberty or Freedom Bridge.  It took 2 years to completed with the opening in 1896 with Emperor Franz Joseph putting the last silver rivet in the iron structure on the Pest abutment.  The bridge connects Buda and Pest across the Danube River.  It features art nouveau design, mythological sculptures and the country’s coat of arms on the sides.  Interestingly, this was the first bridge in Budapest to be rebuilt after being badly damaged in World War II.

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Elation Piano Bar

Here’s a silly photo for you.  I took this on board the Carnival Elation cruise ship, within their piano bar.  The entire bar is designed with a New York City theme and that includes this giant replica of the Statue of Liberty’s head.  Sort of a weird thing to find in a bar, but it sort of worked!! 

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ELP

I’ve visited this cathedral a few times in the past.  And I’ve posted a number of photos from this location on my blog over the years.  Here is another pic from the East Liberty Presbyterian church in the Pittsburgh area.  Pretty spot right??

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Pittsburgh View

Today’s post is from the East Liberty area of Pittsburgh.  The larger tower in the background is the amazing East Liberty Presbyterian Church.  In the foreground are the new Fairfield Apartments.  I liked the new/old contrast of the photo.

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Liberty Bridge

Here is a picture from last night.  Blair and I planned to go out earlier in the week and we didn’t because I kept changing my mind.  So we didn’t end up going out until last night.  The weather was nice, but the sky didn’t turn out very pretty.  I think we missed a few beautiful skies early in the week.  Oh well……..

I scouted this spot before we left and it didn’t disappoint.  It was fairly easy to get to and the view was great.

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Pittsburgh's Liberty Bridge

Pittsburgh's Liberty Bridge

East Liberty Presbyterian Cathedral

I’ve posted photos from this location in the past.  This church is a great architectural accomplishment and I’ve enjoyed visiting it a number of times.  This perspective is slightly different from the typical view.  How do you like it?

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Liberty

Tonight’s post is from our last trip to NYC.  MJ and I had a great time exploring Manhattan and the surrounding areas.  We’ve never visited the Statue of Liberty, but we’ve traveled by it a couple of times.  I took this photo from our site seeing boat trip around Manhattan. 

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Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty

Cathedral Of Hope

Here is another photo from inside the East Liberty Presbyterian Church.  The cathedral’s construction was completed in 1935 and was designed by Ralph Adams Cram, who was out of Boston.  He referred to this cathedral as his masterpiece.  Weekly planning meeting took place over four years at the Duquesne Club to prepare for this design and the construction.  The committee’s time and effort paid off with this wonderful facility. 

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East Liberty Presbyterian Church

Last weekend, I got a chance to photograph the inside of this wonderful church with a few other photogs.  This great facility is an architectural wonder.  If you’re in East Liberty, it is worth a visit regardless of your religious beliefs.

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Lady Liberty

The Statue of Liberty (her real name is “Liberty Enlightening the World”) was dedicated on October 28, 1886.  France gave the United States a wonderful gift when they gave this to us.  It is a must see for every American.  Have you visited this spot?  Leave a comment below.

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Colorful Ruins

Here is another photo from inside the abandoned St. Peter and St. Paul Church.  I’ve included a black and white version of this photo as well.  I liked both versions.


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Black and White

Black and White

Schools Out…..Forever!!!

I went on a nice photo walk yesterday with Jay Cassidy, Dave and Brad Truxell.  We went to an abandoned church (St. Peter's & St. Paul's Church) and school (Larimer Elementary) in the East Liberty area of Pittsburgh.  Here is a photo of the school hallway.  More pictures from these two sites in the future.

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Stairs To No Where!!!

I really had no idea what to share with you tonight.  So I’m keeping it simple.  This is a picture from within an abandoned school in East Liberty area of Pittsburgh.  I just liked the railing and thought you might like it as well.  Let me know what you think.

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Old School Gym

Here is another picture from the abandoned school in East Liberty area of Pittsburgh.  Interestingly, this gym was on the 4th floor of the school.  Back in the day, I bet this was an amazing room for the school kids.  Now it is homeless heaven.  There was evidence throughout the building of homeless using the building.

Photo Technique:

I created this photo with a 7-exposure auto-bracket set.  I merged the images together with Photomatix Pro and edited it in Photoshop CS6.  

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The picture below is of Brad and Dave from earlier in the day prior to us going to the abandoned school

​Brad & Dave Truxell

​Brad & Dave Truxell