Portraits

The "Snowpocalyptic" Landscape

Landscape Photos

When I first shot this photo, I was struck by the various colors in the bridge supports. I also really like the sense of depth seen in the bridge as it extends toward downtown. The city itself sits in the background, a goal which can be reached only after crossing the bridge. I also like the way that both the bridge and the city are reflected in the river and creates a bit of symmetry.

After taking a few shots of the city skyline by itself, I found the pictures to be kind of flat and lifeless. The statue in the foreground gives a bit of context and depth to the photo, as if I'm looking over the man's shoulder as he watches over the city beyond. A little editing in Lightroom got rid of the bright white of the sky and brought out the rich blues and a few feathery clouds.

Pittsburgh isn't all bright and beautiful. In this alley, I felt crushed and surrounded by buildings. Only a small sliver of very white sky pierces the shadows of the alley. Not the most pleasant view, but it shows a less publicized reality of the urban landscape.

A "Not so Good" Photo

I shot this photo on auto mode in my apartment. Because the camera decided to fire the flash, the living room in the background is completely obscured, and the bag has a distorted color.

Brottier Hall

I took this picture from the patio at Brottier Hall. I shot this photo with my camera in "auto" mode, although it did not use a flash. I like this perspective for its converging lines and reflections.

I found this photo on a site called Your Best World Spots, which has a lot of travel photography. It shows mountains reflected in the Merced river in Yosemite National Park. The mirrored reflection of the mountain in the water gives a striking sense of symmetry, with the bright white of the mountain and its reflection split by the shadow on the objects in the foreground.

First Post

I'm Dan, a Psychology major at Duquesne university.