February 17, 2010

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Toledo Architecture

I am very much enjoying a visit this week from a good friend of mine from Washington. It's nice to have a familiar face spending time with me in Toledo. Unfortunately, it's not the best time to have any decent sight-seeing or fun activities, between the predictably snowy and gray weather, and the fact that I'm not at the top of my physical game at the moment.

For the meanwhile, we are happy to drive around and appreciate the architecture, while also indulging into a little rest and relaxation indoors.

February 12, 2010

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A door in downtown

A little reflection for the weekend... Walking through downtown Toledo there are so many old buildings, so many have such great architectural character. Unfortunately, there is a suffering in Toledo's downtown - a lot of abandoned buildings, boarded up windows, and glimpses of urban decay.

I think that there are a lot of great photo opportunities with urban decay - images that evoke a feeling, an emotion or a story. Not every image has to be visually pleasing, and not every image has to tell a happy story. I do find urban images to be visually interesting with textures, colors, imperfections, and much like the human spirit, even old buildings go through their metamorphoses and transformations - sometimes falling victim to collapse and failure, and sometimes an incredible revival!

*This reflection is inspired by Weekend Reflections thanks to James at Newtown Area Photo. Click on the link to see other wonderful reflection shots!

January 9, 2010

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Another reflection (cheat)

OK, so it was a long drive from Minnesota to Ohio, and I didn't have a chance to take any photographs today - so here is another reflection shot from yesterday. It's the inside of the Gonda building of the Mayo Clinic. The architecture here was beautiful, and so I picked a few lines and curves that I liked, and included a reflection of the outside on the glass wall.

It's been a very long week, and I am ready to chill! Not to mention, I am having a lot of difficulty without my computer, and it's very frustrating not having the tools that I need (including a mouse). I hope to get back in the game here soon with a new computer!

January 8, 2010

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TGIF - my weekend reflection

OK, I am completely lost now without my computer. I've been trying to pick out a daily photo from my camera for over 2 hours now. I was focusing on a reflection theme today - since it is weekend reflection time.... Lots of great reflection photos. HOWEVER, since I am without a computer, I am limited to what I can work with - and how. Now I am frustrated, so this is what I picked for today.

My last day here at the Mayo Clinic. While it was a physically uncomfortable time for me, I am almost sad to go. I had a phenomal experience - It was a once-in-a-lifetime chance for world-renound healthcare, and I got to consult with some of the best doctors in the world, and was exposed to some of the most cutting edge technology in medical research and education.

Today was the first day that the wind and snow wasn't blowing sideways and the sun came out to allow for some beautiful reflection shots. I have some great reflections, however, I don't have the patience or the means to get them on my page. They say that tonight it will be 15 below zero. I don't know if the car will start tomorrow... but I am staying warm in my habitrail, and will be hitting the road with a new direction first thing in the morning.

*This reflection is inspired by Weekend Reflections thanks to James at Newtown Area Photo