April 21, 2010

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Vollmar's Park

There was a big painted sign nailed to a tree at the footbridge that said "KEEP OUT." But did we keep out? Exploring with Holly is either going to get me killed or arrested... either way, it was fascinating exploring this defunct amusement park. Vollmar's Park closed its gates in 2001. The trees and brush have overgrown many of the buildings that are still standing. This covered bridge was especially amusing, twisted and collapsing, with gates preventing passage - not that I would set foot on this structure! I took many shots in here, one more interesting than the next. Holly told me that she once attended a wedding in the big hall/ballroom/roller rink... A scary but enchanting place, forgotten and in ruins, at one time might have been a fun place to visit as a child. We made it out and back across the crumbling foot bridge safely!

April 17, 2010

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Interurban Bridge and Rock of Beef

A nice day riding through the country with my friend Holly, we came upon this. Now abandoned and in ruins, the interurban trolley bridge was once the world's largest earth-filled concrete reinforced bridge. It spans the Maumee River in Waterville, Ohio. The bridge, built in 1907, caused some controversy when its contruction destroyed one-third of Roche de Bouef (the rock island in the foreground). The Roche de Bouef was once a location where local native Americans held council. It was so called Roche de Bouef because its shape resembled a buffalo in the river (Buffalo Rock). It's also commonly known as Roche de Bout (the end rock of the river).

I told Holly that she was a plethora of historical information. :) And then she made me eat ice cream....

April 16, 2010

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The Railroad Bridge

Stretching over the Maumee River in Grand Rapids, Ohio, this railroad truss bridge isn't being used. It was fun to explore. Highly illegal, but fun!

This Monochrome concept came from Aileni at The Monochrome Weekend

April 6, 2010

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Covered Bridge at Wildwood

Another warm and sunny day - met my friend Holly at Wildwood and walked a few miles wearing not-so-comfy shoes. Either way, my energy level has been up, so I will take my miles whenever and however I get them! We saw many deer today too!

I have photographed this bridge before, this time tried a different angle, using the 50mm and went for a shallow DoF for a different effect.

February 20, 2010

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High Level Bridge

This Monochrome concept came from Aileni at The Monochrome Weekend

February 20, 2010

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High Level Bridge

I liked this one in color, the bridge is blue. The sky was blue. I had to take advantage of blue :) Don't get to see this color too often!

Tried a different angle in monochrome for the Monochrome Weekend.. see next post!

January 16, 2010

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A bridge over frozen water

A monochrome, and a reflection! Hey, I believe that might kill two birds... :) Went over to the Toledo Botanical Gardens today. Great things to photograph in here - macro to scenic, they have it all. It was a bit cold, but I tend not to notice the cold when I am inspired.

Unfortunately, I ran out of space on my card... Ooops! It's all okay - today wasn't a very nice day; too many clouds. I am definitely going to return here on a sunnier day!

This Monochrome concept came from Aileni at The Monochrome Weekend

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

January 15, 2010

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Continuing on my path...

Yes, today's post is an extension of yesterday's post. Turns out the weather was awful today, and I was feeling very much under the weather myself, and I didn't get a chance to get out and shoot today. So since I got a number of decent shots yesterday in the outdoors, I thought I'd continue the thought for today.

Today I met with a lovely doctor and made a big decision about my treatment plan. And today I finally feel like I can see the light at the end of the..... bridge :)

January 14, 2010

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A walk in the park

Today's photo was inspired by a fellow photo-blogger toledonative and the beautiful black and white taken at Wildwood MetroPark in Toledo, Ohio.

I went to Wildwood today - the sun was out for a little while, but by the time I got there, the clouds came in. There are wonderful photo opportunities in this metropark - especially on a day like today, when not too much of a crowd. It was very peaceful, and full of wildlife. I believe that coming here after a fresh snowfall would make for some beautiful scenery!

My stock lens 18-55 came out with me today. Light was a little flat, so I spent a little time in PP to warm up this shot.