Photo 365 - On Assignment

Hello There Everyone and Welcome to the Blog

I have three sets of photos here. The first is my photo project (the original page) entitled Photo 365 - On Assignment. It was a spin on a 365 photo project. I love the idea of the 365 project, but I needed a little more structure. I also needed some help getting out of my photographic comfort zone. I decided to take suggestions for monthly themes from the people around me and those who view my photos. I finished the project on January 15th, but please feel free to go back and enjoy my year in pictures.

The second page is dedicated to my favorite photographic subject, nature. Right now that page contains just photos I have taken in Everglades National Park. I just finished updating it, adding more photos, captions, and common and scientific names for all the shots. Please enjoy!

The third page is from the second UM Spring Football game in 2010. This was my first foray into sports photography. I was "working" this event with a friend of mine who blogs for a Hurricane's sports blog. All the shots came from the stands because we didn't have sideline passes, but I still got some decent shots. I hope to update this page with shots from this year's spring game. Go Canes!

Enjoy the blog!

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - October (Architecture)

Alhambra Water Tower

Good old George Merrick really did work hard to make the City Beautiful (Coral Gables) very beautiful. This water tower is one the many structures that helped accomplish his goal. As it's plaque reads:

"This "lighthouse" which has never seen the sea, serves as a testament to founder George Merrick's vision for the City of Coral Gables, and a time when everyday things could be turned into art."

The water tower was built in 1924 and was used by a local utility company for city water up until 1931. The tower actually is two structures in one. Inside their is a steel water tank and it is surrounded by the decorative outer shell. The tower was eventually purchased by the city in 1958 to save it from destruction. It was completely restored in 1993 by utilizing original pictures from 1926. This is very cool, very unique, structure that adds to the character of the City Beautiful.

Shot on Canon Rebel at f/20, 1/125 sec, 20 mm, ISO 200
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