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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · May 7

Two cars passing on PJ McArdle Roadway on Mt Washington - Pittsburgh PA

Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · May 3

I had a nice evening to photograph the city when it rained and made it almost magical, but the kind of magic that is awesome but brings with it wet socks.

A black and white street scene in downtown Pittsburgh. There is a large puddle which is reflecting two skyscrapers.

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Apr 23

Spring in Pittsburgh

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Mar 19

Ever since the accident the nerves have been very sensitive to changes in temperature. Winter is not fun, but early spring is BRUTAL. The flowers are nice though.

A photograph of an ornamental pear blossom with the seventh street bridge blurred in the background

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Mar 14

Lunar Eclipse from Pittsburgh.
The night was crystal clear and quite warm. It was an absolutely delight to photograph.

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Mar 10

The popular overlooks are classic for a reason. However if you only go there you’ll miss out on a lot of really gorgeous views.

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Feb 21

Pittsburgh is a really pretty city.

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Feb 4

I have been involved in two major photography projects for the last many years. The second is photographing the social dance communities within Pittsburgh. Ballroom. Salsa. West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing Etc.

This was from the Grand ReOpening of the Arthur Murray McMurray Studio

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Jan 30

When it comes to photography, winter is a really difficult time. At times it can be ABSOLUTELY beautiful, other times it's totally bland. Pittsburgh at night in the cold is ALWAYS beautiful. And Orion is high in the sky. #winterwonderland #pittsburgh #winter

A photograph of Pittsburgh famed on either side by two of the three "Three Sisters bridges". The river is frozen. Orion has been highlighted by starbursts on each of the starts in the sky

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Jan 29

#Pittsburgh has two operational funiculars, both are very old and well loved. This was taken from inside the Duquesne Incline. #art #winterwonderland #pittsburghisawesome

A photograph of the inside of the Duquesne Incline at night. The city is visible through the windows

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Jan 25

The song “Pennies from Heaven” sung by Louis Armstrong in 1936. If it were written today based on the same spending power, would be roughly “Quarters from Heaven”.

Technically it’s $0.23 but still.

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Jan 24

Blue hour in #Pittsburgh after a short #polarvortex in which the temperatures reached the coldest we've seen in a decade. The ice on the Ohio River was spectacular. I absolutely love photographing the ice. I do not care for the cold, though.

A photograph of Pittsburgh from the West End Bridge. The Ohio River is frozen over. A Barge is iced in on the bank of the river.

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Jan 23

#Pittsburgh has experienced a deep freeze and has left the rivers frozen for the first time in a while. I love shooting in conditions like this. #polarvortex #art #winterwonderland

A photograph of Pittsburgh from the west end bridge. The river is frozen.

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Jan 22

Still sick and missing photographing the cold. Took this the day before the polar vortex and tried to capture the winter gray of the city. #pittsburgh #art #commission #winterwonderland

Black and white photograph of the city of Pittsburgh from the West End overlook

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Jan 22

Thanks. Me too.

And thank you for the kind words.

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Jan 22

I tried to get images this morning. Feeling under the weather and a wind chill at -12F was a bit too much. I hate feeling ill.

A few days ago I captured this and figured I’d share.

#pittsburgh #winterwonderland

The Rachel Carson bridge raising up from the surrounding buildings on Pittsburghs North shore. In the background are the buildings of downtown

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Jan 19

This is just such a cool view of the city of #pittsburgh. This was the first time I was over on this particular location but I’ll be back. #art #urbanphotography

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Jan 18

No one was at the park. Yes it was cold and nearing midnight and windy. And kind of cruddy weather, but it was beautiful. #pittsburgh #art

Photograph of downtown Pittsburgh from the West End Overlook. In the foreground is a snow covered lawn with a park bench and it in the background and slightly out of focus is the skyline of the city.

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Jan 18

The Allegheny River and the Roberto Clemente Bridge during a brief defrost. The ice surface went from frozen to liquid in about 5 minutes. It was pretty cool to see. #Pittsburgh #art

The Roberto clenente bridge in downtown Pittsburgh over the frozen Allegheny River.

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Jan 17

#Pittsburgh and snow look magical. Reality is more complicated of course. But I LOVE it. #photography #art #winterphotos #skyline #commission

A photograph of the skyline of Pittsburgh

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Jan 11

What exactly does “winning” look like in a game of chicken against a train?

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Jan 9

Christmas this year flew by far too quickly. Remember when we were kids and December seemed to last half a lifetime?

I’ve been trying to find a way to #photograph the Hornes Tree in a more unique way. This isn’t entirely it. #pittsbrugh #art #photography #commissions

A photograph of a wilted flower on a plant covered in snow. In the background blurred is the Hornes Christmas Tree

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Jan 4

A flock of birds flying in a #snowstorm in downtown #Pittsburgh #photography #urbanphoto #snow #cold #flockofbirds #leicaq2

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Jan 3

Looking up at the Swifts flying through downtown skyscrapers. Christmas Eve 2024 #Pittsburgh #Photography #urbanphotography #leicaq2

Black and White photograph of looking directly overhead with a small flock of birds with one building on each edge of the photo. The sky is overcast and textured.

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Paul Vladuchick @vladdythegeek.bsky.social · Dec 26

Look up can not be over emphasized when looking for unique and powerful compositions.

The US Steel Tower and the Koppers Tower in Downtown Pittsburgh against a flat white overcast sky.

#Pittsburgh #photograph #art #wallpart #commission

A photograph viewed straight up from the ground. On the left, the structure of the US Steel tower and on the entire right side of the image the flat wall of the Koppers Tower. The sky is entirely featureless white.

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