Laurie

Spooky in Charlotte

Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography

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It was a lovely evening walk, checking out the Uptown sites in Charlotte, NC.   Once converted to monochrome this image took on a decidedly more sinister appearance.  Visit this post on Life on the Bike  to see a similar image in color.

How’s that for a sweet Valentines Day post?

Monochromania, Barrel Vaulted

Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography

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The P&LERR (Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad) terminal building, or the Landmarks Building, was constructed in 1900.  Located in Pittsburgh, this historic landmark, once a busy passenger station and hub of the P&LERR railroad, has been renovated and now contains shops, restaurants, and is a wedding venue.

I just have to tell all my Monochromia friends how much I have loved each and every one of the posts.  Thank you for making me smile with each one.

A very grateful thanks to Joe for adapting the image for me!

The Cobbler’s Shelves

Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography

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Those of you who have followed me these past few years, know about my love for these 35 year old fire fighting boots.  When I dropped them off at the Cobbler’s shop for repair, I saw that the shelves were loaded down with shoes and boots of every style.  In our throw away society, it is reassuring to know that others have a love for old boots and shoes, and that a third generation cobbler has the skill to restore these treasures.

The Cobbler’s Shop

Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography

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My beloved boots needed repairing, and this time the job needed to be done right.  Fortunately, a third generation cobbler opened a little shop not far from my home.  I’ll share a photo of the shoes and boots on the shelves another time.  This time, it’s all about the shadows.

Steam Heat

Black And White Photography, Laurie

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“Yeah …. I’ve got  ::cling cling::  fsssss steam heat”

How many of you hummed that song as you read those words?  Or, sadly, how many of you have never heard of that 1954 song from The Pajama Game soundtrack?

For more images of the annual visit to my city by these historic steam engines, please check out the following links:

http://lifeonthebikeandotherfabthings.com/2014/04/10/those-great-steam-engines/

http://lifeonthebikeandotherfabthings.com/2014/04/13/train-day-in-radford-now-in-color/

Glass on Glass

Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography

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After hours of preparation, I found a few quiet moments before the event began to wander around the room shooting the scene. I kept coming back to the bar.  The light from the window was bright on the glasses that would soon be filled with the delectable Divatini.

If you’d like to view another image from this event, this time in bright, beautiful color please visit Brighter.