Former YMCA

Blair and I were given a wonderful opportunity to photograph the inside of the former YWCA.   It’s been abandoned for a number of years and will get completely renovated in the next year, as it becomes the home of Tripil (a local non-profit).  They plan to renovate and restore most of the building to its original condition.   I felt so honored that the agency trusted us and allowed us to photograph this wonderful local treasure.  I can’t wait to see the structure after the renovation is complete.

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Wonderful Aruba

Tonight photo is from the wonderful island of Aruba.  I took this photo right on L.G. Smith Blvd. in downtown Oranjestad.   We had a great time during our short stay in Aruba.  We spent the afternoon driving UTVs across the desert landscape.  It was one of many highlights from our trip.   

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Machu Picchu Pano

Tonight’s photo post if from Machu Picchu again.  I’ve been working my way through our Peru trip.  I’ve been processing lots of photos from this trip.  And I have to say, the photos remind me of what a great trip it really was.  I know my dad enjoyed it as well.  Anyway, here is Machu Picchu again.

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Carnival Sunset

Sorry that I’ve been absent.   As you probably figured out, I was off taking photos.  Tonight’s photo is from a recent cruise out of Miami.  As we were leaving Miami, this Carnival cruise ship followed us out of the harbor.  Lucky for me, the position of the ship, the sunset, and the city of Miami made for a great photo. 

I love how simple this photo is.  The subject, composition, and color are simple, but so beautiful.  Anyway, I hope you like it as well.

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Machu Picchu

Here is another great photo from our trip to Peru.  This isn’t the typical view of Machu Picchu.  That’s probably what I like best about it.  It’s different.  MJ and I explored every angle and aspect of the wonderful “must see” location.  

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Pittsburgh Light Trails

Last week, Brad, Dave, Blair and I went into Pittsburgh to take advantage of the warm weather and capture some great photos.  We went to a location; we’ve never been to before for a slightly different perspective of the skyline.  I hope you like it.

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Farwell Building

Last November, Blair and I got a chance to explore Detroit for a short period of time.  One of our stops was the Farwell building.  The building wasn’t the most interesting I’ve ever been in, but this central atrium was wonderful.  This building also had the most interesting access point.  It involved rain, climbing, tight spaces, etc….  Anyway, I hope you like the photo.

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Pittsburgh Skyline

I took this photo last summer with Michael Shilo Luzano.  I met Michael in Peru and we setup a time for him and I to shoot together a few weeks later.  We spent a good part of the day photographing many of Pittsburgh’s most popular spots.  I particularly liked this photo from that day.

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Cruise Port

We did a private island tour toward the end of our time on St. Maarten.  I made the driver take us up to the top a hill, which had a gated community at the top.  We couldn’t get into the neighborhood, but we got this great view.  It was a wonderful stop on our tour that provided a view of the cruise port that most people don’t see.  I hope you enjoy it. 

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St. Barts Church

On our trip to St. Barts, I darted into the St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church to capture some photos of the inside.  I ran into the Parish Administrator (Philip), who gladly allowed me access.  I was and still am appreciative because I captured this great image during those few moments.  Thanks Philip!! 

 

By the way, St. Barts is an outstanding place.   I recommend you put it on your travel bucket list.

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South Pool

On our last trip to NYC, we visited the 9/11 Memorial site for the first time.  I captured a ton of photos from every angle trying to capture this wonderful memorial….at least until the anti-tripod police stopped me. 

 

This is a “must see” location for every American.  

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Fisher Body Plant

Here is another from the Fisher Body Plant in Detroit Michigan.  It was a fun experience and cool to see so many other photographers in the same place at the same time.  You can see my other post from this location here:  http://brook-ward.com/blog/2015/11/28/fisher-body-plant-assembly-line

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Carnegie Mellon University

On a recent photo walk with Brad and Dave, we were looking for something unique.  Something that hasn’t been photographed a million times.  That’s when we decided to photograph CMU.  We got access to Baker Hall and I captured this amazing stairwell.  The security guard told me that it is the best stairwell on the campus and I think he was right.

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