#alleghenyriver

What a view, every time. #pittsburgh #3rivers #alleghenyriver (at Downtown Pittsburgh)

 Note: By far this was the most difficult Pittsburgh Story photograph I’ve attempted to pull off. The idea was first conceived last fall when Don and I met, however we had to wait until late spring before we could put our plan into action.  Besides finding an evening that fit everyone’s schedule we had to contend with Pittsburgh’s monsoon season and wait for a few days when the weather and river calmed.  In addition to Don’s rowboat, which I rented off Craig’s List, there were 2 other boats involved.  Accompanied by Don’s wife, Jan Grice, I was in, friend and fellow photographer, David Kelly’s boat.  My assistant, Tim Cox, was in Josh Gettig’s boat manning the light source.  Navigating the 3 boats into position while grappling with the Allegheny’s strong current and wakes created by other boaters was a Keystone cop nightmare, and I was lucky to get a photograph.  In addition, in full Pirate gear Don had to endure a hot humid evening while balancing himself so not to become a man overboard.  Meanwhile the Pirates were playing the Brewers and one of the outfield cameramen directed his lens upon us, and in the middle of our shoot David received a text from his mother informing us that we had been on TV.  Besides my gratitude to David, Josh, Tim, and Don, I must give a huge shout out to my Intern, Michael Kropiewnicki, Don's first mate who, with only one eye, had to row the boat backwards.

Pretty view of the Allegheny River. #pennsylvania #alleghenyriver https://www.instagram.com/p/CUNtWzhrWnj/?utm_medium=tumblr

At the Allegheny Grill in Foxburg. #lunch #alleghenyriver #foxburg #pennsylvania https://www.instagram.com/p/CUNtJAqLvhK/?utm_medium=tumblr

The Allegheny was as still as I’ve ever seen it on my run earlier today. #running #fall #alleghenyriver (at Oakmont, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHZHizVs-Zf/?igshid=l3kjvzuwqad9

For just $25.00 I spend large amounts of time in pursuit of beautiful places and wildlife, often having to wait until just the right time. Here we see colorful Pittsburgh, PA and her skyline. Pittsburgh is a city in western Pennsylvania at the junction of 3 rivers. Its Gilded Age sites, including the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, speak to its history as an early-20th-century industrial capital. In the North Shore neighborhood are the modern Andy Warhol Museum, Heinz Field football stadium and PNC Park baseball stadium. 4 choices on this item, 2 sizes of matted prints, and 2 sizes of prints only. Please select a size in print only or matted print. If matted print is chosen then another choice of mat color is needed. Color option is irrelevant on print option, please simply choose white for a print only order. All choice will be sent flat except 13x19 print only and that will be shipped rolled via a shipping tube. This item is your choice of 8x10 in an 11x14 double mat, or an 11x14 print in a 16x20 double matted enclosure, ready for easy to find standard size framing. Or prints with no mats of 8x10 and 13x19 inch sizes. Artwork was created with the finest photography gear, fast clear lenses and lightning. Then printed with pigment not dye ink, and will last several lifetimes. Printed on the finest archival paper, then assembled with acid free materials, before sealing in an archival sleeve. This piece is signed by the artist on the print and again on the artists bio backing. Outer Matting colors offered are White, Black, and Grey, please chose in drop-down. + Ready to drop in ready made inexpensive frame. + Printed on the best exhibition fiber paper available + Print is archival assembled no glue or acid + Created by an internationally published artist + Standard size and dimension + Signed by the artist

Spent a great time this weekend yaking and camping! Will post more of the adventures on my website! #yak #kayaking #alleghenynationalforest #alleghenyreservoir #alleghenyriver #camping #peacocksandpurls (at Allegheny National Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDbVxj7J5YZ/?igshid=c2uwc1hpchfn