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St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Downtown Pittsburgh

Tom — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:51:52 +0000

That Just Happened

Tom — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:21:58 +0000

Today’s posted image is one of many examples I have of photographs that “just happened.” There are some images that take much time and planning. Between deciding the creatively correct aperture, shutter speed, sensor speed, etc. and then finding the best composition, some photographs are simply calculated to come out well. However, on occasion, there are those photographs that just happen and remind me that I just need to squeeze that shutter button regardless of my current settings and just “see what happens.”

This particular image occurred while walking across the Roberto Clemente bridge towards the north shore. I spent the majority of the day in town photographing the buildings, when a Gateway Clipper boat crossed underneath me. Not having the tripod set up, I initially hesitated to photograph the boat, however, I’m glad my hesitation didn’t win the battle and I followed my gut instinct instead. If I say so myself, I think the shot turned out fantastic.

What say you?

Oldies but Goodies

Tom — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:10:23 +0000

Here are some more images from last year. While I’m developing my latest batch, please enjoy these! By the way, the feedback has been great and much appreciated. If you’d like to leave a comment, please find the link under each post. Also, some have inquired about prints. All of the posted images are capable of being printed at pretty much whatever size you need. Please contact me directly for with your interest and questions. Thanks everyone!

Let’s Go Bucs!

Tom — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:27:58 +0000

I am a baseball fan. I love the game. However, I’m an even greater Pirate fan! Don’t get me wrong, I can get into a ball game regardless of who’s playing, but nothing is more enjoyable to me than sitting at PNC Park watching our very own Pittsburgh Pirates take the field. And nothing beats Opening Day! The sudden change in the weather here in Pittsburgh has me really looking forward to April 5th, the annual start to my frequent afternoons/evenings at the ballpark. In honor of the coming season and hope that 2010 is the year we’ve all been waiting for here’s a few photographs from last season at PNC Park.

Photograph of Andrew McCutchen’s First Major League Hit!

Hope of a New Day in Pittsburgh

Tom — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:27:42 +0000

Few words are able to describe the scene of a new sun rising over a beautiful landscape, especially when that landscape is the Pittsburgh skyline. No matter how difficult it might be to get out of bed early enough to experience a view like this, it’s definitely worth the trouble.

Northshore, Winter 2010

Tom — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:27:26 +0000

On my drive home from the shoot at Washington’s Landing I found it difficult to merely drive by my favorite side of the city, the Northshore. I’m glad I stopped. Here are a couple shots.

Washington’s Landing, Winter 2010

Tom — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:23:20 +0000

There are very few cloudless evenings during the winter in Pittsburgh. However, just before the “Snowmaggedon” Blizzard of last month one of those nights surprised me so I took advantage of it. There are very few views of the Pittsburgh Skyline as brilliant as the one found at Washington’s Landing. Take a look at what I mean.

A Spring Night in the Steel City, Spring 2009

Tom — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:07:11 +0000

Nothing quite like a spring evening in the golden triangle. Enjoy!

Spring Days On the Northshore, Spring 2009

Tom — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:40:16 +0000

It’s the first of March and we’re still in the midst of a classic Pittsburgh winter. There’s no telling when the snow will melt away to give life to another picture perfect spring season, but hopefully these images will serve as a slight reprieve from the cold until it does.

Haiti Relief Art Show/Concert

Tom — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:06:08 +0000

I’m lucky enough to have been invited to display some work at this amazing event being put together by the folks at Emmanuel Christian Church in the Brighton Heights community of Pittsburgh. Between the art, music, and food that are being offered, this should be a fantastic evening and to support a great cause.