Take Me There
August 19th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Day 231
On any given day, I can easily rattle off a list of five things I’d like to snap my fingers and have before my eyes. Lately, it’s been more people than things, but in the name of two birds, one stone I’d gladly take this breakfast date I shared with Carrie back in January where we enjoyed a gorgeous meal, great conversation and of course, lots of photography. It was the first time I’d tried muesli and oh my goodness was it amazing. Life-changing. So great I think about it from time to time. You know a meal is good when someone who is far from a foodie lets their mind drift to it every now and then. And if you don’t believe me, you know someone is definitely not a foodie when they don’t try to recreate that amazing dish themselves. Did I mention it was the only time I’ve ever had muesli?
Pittsburgh By Way of iPhone
July 18th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Day 198
These were the last few pictures I took with Hipstamatic before I got fully sucked into the love I have for Instagram. Follow me at @thetwentyfifthyear. I know I’m not the only one addicted.
Precipitation Studies
July 10th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Day 190
It’s pretty ironic I was so focused on taking pictures of this fountain. Not 10 minutes later, the skies opened up and rain poured down on us. My fellow Texans will understand how shocked I was to see such a sight. Rain! What is that?
Phun With Photos
July 5th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Day 185
Do you remember those photo booths they used to have in the mall where the picture looked like someone sketched it and you could chose from Leonardo Da Vinci or Rembrandt to “paint” your photo? When I grow up, I want one in my house. For now, apps on my iPhone and editing software will just have to do.
On The Road Again
June 10th, 2011 § 1 Comment
Day 160
I’m headed up to my home state of Pennsylvania this weekend for a wedding. I made sure to pack my BFF Tiffany as well as my two little obsessions of late – pinky rings. A girl must always remember to accessorize. Have a great weekend, friends!
Here We Go
February 6th, 2011 § 5 Comments
Day Thirty-Seven: Feb. 6, 2011
If I can’t be in my City of Champions, at least I can be in the state where they’ll take the title yet again.
Clearly these kind of occasions call for indoor wearing of sunglasses in the bathroom.
Ready
January 23rd, 2011 § 2 Comments
Day Twenty-Three: Jan. 23, 2011
Forget the imitators, the nay-sayers and those that doubt. There has never been and never will be anything like Steelers fans.
Don’t believe me? Go read this.
Oh, and enjoy the game. Boys, we’ll see you in Texas.
‘Tude
January 19th, 2011 § 6 Comments
Day Nineteen: Jan. 19, 2011
So what if you’re out taking photos during the tailgate for the Steelers playoff game and hoards of passersby gawk and stare at you?
Just throw ‘em some ‘tude. After all, hanging on bridges is normal. And fabulous.
Clearly, I know nothing about this.
Muse
January 18th, 2011 § 5 Comments
Day Eighteen: Jan. 18, 2011
Sometimes, the muse strikes you. As a writer, I’ve known this for a very long time. As a photographer, I have found it to be true very quickly. I spotted this alley on our way to the Andy Warhol Museum last Saturday and stopped to snap a quick picture. What can I say? I’m a sucker for brick. After we absorbed ourselves in the Marilyn Monroe exhibit and played on the bridges, we passed this alley again and I knew I had to peak in and see what images I could capture. Everything seemed to just play to our advantage that day – especially the lighting. I used my 55 mm lens, set the white balance to cloudy, the exposure at 1/50 (0.02 sec) and shot at a 400 ISO with an f/6.3 exposure. Don’t worry if that means nothing to you, it didn’t to me a few weeks ago either. Andrew was the perfect model, taking direction from me and adding some of his own touches. When the camera swapped hands, he took some of the best photographs of me I’ve ever seen. We loved what came out of this tucked away alley so much I took Carrie back the next day and turned out another series of what I believe to be fantastic shots with another gorgeous subject. Hope you enjoy!
This post made possible by our sponsor Cailyn & Brian.
Lessons in Travel
January 17th, 2011 § 9 Comments
Day Seventeen: Jan. 17, 2011
One year has the power to bring things in life completely full circle. We met back at the same spot we first shared a meal at last January. These two blends – blogger (turned) friend – have been my confidants this year. I’ve run with Abby in the freezing cold, devoured half a dozen of Jessica’s cupcakes over girl talk, taken trips, had serious conversations and laughed – a lot.
Wearing glasses in lieu of contacts makes flying much more enjoyable.
Airplanes bring out the best – and absolute worst – in people. I’m looking at you, aisle crowders.
Also, nothing is scarier than landing. Except, maybe, clowns.
Sometimes, you just have to laugh at yourself. Like when you get lost in a city you spent six years living in or when you find yourself perpetually running 20 minutes late all the time.
Never underestimate the power of having a hand to hold.
There’s no such thing as no time for coffee.
If ever you forget your way, you only need to turn to your friends to find direction.
Path Home
January 16th, 2011 § 5 Comments
Day Sixteen: Jan. 16, 2011
I just read that as of a few days ago, 49 of the 50 states had snow on the ground. Despite pink freezing fingers, sniffles, layers and wearing boots nonstop, I am really going to miss the change in weather. Call me crazy, but there is something to be said for bundling up.
I’ve had an amazing time here in Pittsburgh – incredible really. So much so that I can’t quite wrap my head around what to say here about it. I’m saving that lovely flow of pen to paper for when I board my flight tonight, watching as my twinkling town disappears below.
How do you feel about snow?
