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Plane Over BloodBank

Photography Urban/Cityscape posted on May 23, 2009
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When I moved into Albany Park, back in the spring of 2006, I kept noticing streams of half-derelict-looking men walking around the neighborhood with big band-aids on their arms. I thought it was curious but didn't pay it much mind; I was working 70 hour weeks and writing a book, after all. A full year later, I happened to notice the late-afternoon sun glancing off the facade of this wonderfully ornate building that I'd suddenly just noticed even though I'd been by it over 100 times. I saw several of the guy's I'd mentioned earlier, milling about the front of it. I still didn't totally make any connection. Several weeks after that, I did happen to notice the 1-foot high lettering above the front door that blared Red Cross Blood Bank. How stupid did I feel? From that point on, I became completely fascinated by the ornateness of the facade, and made many pictures of it during the next year. This is one of the earliest ones, and with typical beginner's luck, a plane flew overhead just as I snapped the shutter. Photographed on Lawrence Avenue in Albany Park on June 10th, 2007.

Comments (5)


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elfin14doaks

11:27PM | Sat, 23 May 2009

It's a great capture, you were not stupid. You were just working your self into an oblivious state, I can almost relate. This is a very cool looking building. How is the book coming along?

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Chipka

12:06AM | Sun, 24 May 2009

I agree, you were not stupid. It wasn't until I read today that I even realized that place was a blood bank. I've been having Prague withdrawals, and it's great to see a building with actual decoration on it. The details are fantastic, and the plane--something in the 727 family--adds a perfect, unexpected touch. Great light/shadow contrast, and great contrasts all around. I was going to say something else smart in this comment, but I'm quite distracted...something to do with the need to consume liquid refreshment.

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MrsRatbag

12:06PM | Sun, 24 May 2009

Fantastic building, and love the POV. Great capture!

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durleybeachbum

1:51PM | Sun, 24 May 2009

What a superb composition! Such a great narrative and a beaautiful building, too.

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jeroni

2:34PM | Mon, 25 May 2009

Wonderful and very creative work


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Photograph Details
F Numberf/6.4
MakeNIKON
ModelCOOLPIX L6
Shutter Speed10/9500
ISO Speed50
Focal Length6

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