Laurie

It Just Won’t Work

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As I ride along, I am often entertained by the messages on church signs.  This one made me laugh out loud and I just had to stop.

Knowing that with work and preparing for travel I might not have a chance to spend time with the camera, I pulled this image from the archives.

Hope you got a little chuckle, too!

Spooky in Charlotte

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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

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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

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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

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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.