To top off the dark & moody storm moving in on Stratton & the dams, The American Queen was also making her trip up river to Pittsburgh Pa. We followed it from WV's Crestview Park, an overlook that looks over the scene of locks, dams & Stratton OH all the way to East End of East Liverpool.
Some enjoyable July weather moments. What ever the mood or type of weather it is, each one has their mood setter. Heavenly, romantic, cool-fun in the sun, exhilerating! I enjoy weather moments! To top off the dark & moody storm moving in on Stratton & the dams, The American Queen was also making her trip up river to Pittsburgh Pa. We followed it from WV's Crestview Park, an overlook that looks over the scene of locks, dams & Stratton OH all the way to East End of East Liverpool. All images Reserved. All images ©juanitalruffner.weebly .com & ©juanitalruffner2012
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Here in NE OH, winter has been tolerable! Am very much glad about that. We've had anywhere from 2 inches and more at any given point followed by warmth - up to 50 + degrees, which melts it away. At the same time I think snow gets a bad rap, if the temps didn't get so cold, snow would be a bit enjoyable.
The first recollection of snow was when we lived in Bandon OR ( i was 2nd grade). We were with my dad on way our way home. The snow was heavy, white and beautiful. Dad stopped several times so that we kids, may peer up into it-it was dizzying & delightful. Its unusual, for the Oregon Coast climate it's normally rainy, cloudy & windy. The next morning there was 4-6 inches in the area. had lots of fun making a snow man and throwing snow balls at each other, so did my dad-he was from the Western PA and this is what he grew up with, I'm sure- he was recollecting what his life was like before he made the west his home. Love ya Dad, I still can see you in the driver seat of the car that night. It's something that has stayed in my mind, especially when the snow is heavy, white, wet and dizzying! All I could think of was East Liverpool in the fog when I woke up. How grand that would be to photograph the buildings through the fog imagining they would be popping out of the midst of it. When arrived at the destination of Chester WV-situated across the Ohio River from East Liverpool-I was hoping to find a decent view. Drove around the streets on the hill looking through and over houses, roof tops, poles and wires. Well, didn't think I was going to find any of all the city. But, okay-I will just work with I could find. There were a few unobstructed partial views-thats okay-Happy with that! Oh wait when I get home, the buildings weren't popping & standing out like I visioned, The fog was thick and could barely tell they were there. So experimented with other options to make it pleasurable. Hope the revisions were suitable! Thank you for looking!
I'm pleased to say I have been invited to photograph the insides of the old historical buildings of East Liverpool, OH. It was once known as the 'Pottery Capitol of the World' . Jimmy Alison who works with East Liverpool Historical Society has taken on the fun task of entering the old buildings to record & document info for the society. Many of them are left empty, some only are partially used for business, while others are on the block for razing and sadly some are just sitting there degrading away. It was a booming town that the 'boom' has basically moved on up to higher ground for newer developements. On the ELHS Jimmy has linked my photos to the razing of PNB/Smith Auto Bank and has used a few of my photos on the site, I am just tickled. I'd like to thank Jimmy much for including me on these adventures...Thank you Jimmy! Heres a few inside photos of the YMCA building... More Buildings-
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