The Glensheen Mansion is a popular stop in Duluth for those wishing to experience the history and grandeur of Lake Superior living. On occasion the grounds and buildings are opened to the public for free for photography events. I made my first trip this morning to scout it out and capture a few images.
A slightly different take on the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge.
Lines of light, atrium grid work merge to create patterns on the ceiling over the pool.
Evidence, what once was, is no longer.
Nice view of Lake Superior, large yard, needs some updating. Perfect for the do it yourself type.
Nice clean lines, an almost cathedral like effect. Lines drawing the eye up and over. I came, I saw, I crossed. I am satisfied with the journey.
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Walking from the east river side overlook, this was the first impression of the bridge. From this perspective the viewer is presented with the geometry of the construction, shadows from the morning sun and the white on blue of bridge and sky. The arch gives the sense of leaping into the sky as one crosses from one side to the other.
The monochrome version strips away the color which emphasizes the lines, shapes and shadows. Multiple leading lines take the eye from one side of the bridge to the other. Unlike the cars and pedestrians, the eye can fly up and over the arch, perhaps taking the opportunity to imagine the view up river, all the way to the headwaters, or downriver toward the skyline of the city and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
Canon 5D Mark ll, ISO 100, 62mm, f/7.1, 3 image bracket, HDR Efex Pro 2, Silver Efex Pro 2
The conservatory at Como Park in St. Paul, MN.
Sony RX100 V, ISO 250, 14.7mm, f/2.8, 1/2500 sec
Looking for a place to keep warm on a cold winter night?
A bit of fun from October, 2012, using an iPhone and a creative use of one of my photo apps for something other than it was intended for.
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