As you’ve probably noticed, I love my drone. Not only do I like flying it, but I love the photo perspectives I can get with it. Today’s post is from a recent flight in downtown Pittsburgh. This is the top of PPG Place. If you’ve never seen it, the complex is amazing.
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Tonight’s post is from our last trip to NYC. As part of the trip, MJ and I were in Manhattan towards the end of July. Every time we go to NYC, I have a great time. On this night, we went to a rooftop bar near Times Square to grab a drink, some food and great sunset photos.
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Here is the follow up video from my last blog post. I created this with my drone. Blair and I are standing at the point within the Point State Park very early in the morning…..
Yesterday, Blair and I got up early in an attempt to catch the sunrise at The Point State Park. Unfortunately, we had two events happen that prevented our planned photo. First, the Fountain was turned on when it was supposed to be turned off. Second, the sunrise was a bust!! So, we made the best with what we were given. I captured this photo as part of this excursion.
Come back in a day or so to see the next blog post, which will be a drone video from this spot.
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I finally got around to editing some of my Chernobyl videos…… some of them. I probably have dozens left that I haven’t even looked at yet since our trip last year. I put this video together with drone video and photos I took during our time at DUGA which is an abandoned Russian early warning ballistic missile system.
I took this photo with my drone above the Cargill salt flats in Bonaire about this time last year. I loved the pink water ponds in contrast to the blue ocean and sky. This photo demonstrates the salt collection device and salt piles.
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I don’t have much to say tonight, so I’ll just leave you with this photo of the Clemente Bridge (6th Street) and the Pittsburgh skyline beyond it.
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During our trip to Chernobyl, we got a chance to visit this children’s summer camp outside of Pripyat in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Like everything in the Zone, mother nature is taking over. There is something beautiful about this scene, in a sad way.
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Here are a few small video clips I captured during the game two weeks ago from down on the field while I was photographing the action. Steelers vs. Ravens at Heinz Field 2019
A few months ago, Blair and I went to an Art Talk put on by Trey Ratcliff in downtown Pittsburgh. There were less than 15 people in the audience, which was the limit for the event, making it was very personal. We got to ask all kinds of questions and interact with him. Following the talk, he hung out with us for about an hour.
On this Friday night, I have a photo of JuJu Smith-Schuster for you. I took this a few weeks ago when the Steelers were playing the Seahawks. JuJu is about the only star offensive player the Steelers have left at this point. James Conner is a good player, but I don’t think he has reached star status yet….. Have a great weekend.
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Blair and I went to this spot after listening to a presentation by Trey Ratcliff a few months ago. I posted a photo of this building back then, but sort of forgot about the rest of them until tonight. So, now you get another (belated) Pennsylvanian building photo. I love this part of this building. Anyone know what this architectural feature is called?
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We had a great trip to NYC in August. MJ and I explored parts of the city we’ve missed in past visits. But one of our routine stops is always Gray Papaya Hot Dogs. Close to the mid-town location is the New York Times building. I’ve never really paid much attention to it in the past. It’s simple, clean, beautiful!!
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It was a scary scene at Heinz Field yesterday, when Mason Rudolph was knocked unconscious by Baltimore Raven’s Earl Thomas II. Thankfully Mason only suffered from a concussion (which is serious) and didn’t have a critical life-threatening injury.
I was moved by how much Mason’s team members cared about his situation. Below are a series of photos documenting the aftermath of the hit. I hope Mason has a speedy recovery.
Team members helping him to the tunnel
Climbing on the cart in the tunnel to be taken for medical evaluation.
Joe Haden is the Steelers’ cornerback. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns out of the University of Florida. He played for the Browns for seven years before joining the Steelers. I took this game two weeks ago when the Steelers were playing the Seahawks.
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Here is a wonderful scene from our South Africa trip. I loved all the safaris within and out of Kruger National Park. I want to go back…. Can someone help me with this?
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I don’t remember which factory building this photo came from. I’ve visited so many, they blur together…. I loved the reflection in the standing water.
By the way, I’m sorry I’ve been absent from my blog and social media. Life has just been very busy, but I won’t bore you with that. Enjoy tonight’s photo and have a great Friday tomorrow.
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I love this abandoned hotel. The ball room where I took this photo and the attic are great spots. I’m not sure who painted this mural and I wish I knew. I love the colors and general design. The artist has talent.
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I was messing around Sunday with my drone and created this little video while sitting on my deck…. Not exactly a cinematic classic, but fun!! Have a great week.
I don’t know about anyone else, but I think Washington DC is a beautiful city filled with history, culture and patriotic symbols. I always enjoy walking around the monuments and buildings by myself at night. During my last trip, I spent some time capturing a ton of images around this beautiful architectural marvel.
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