Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the confluence of three rivers, is known as the city of bridges. It's also known for the spectacular skyline that appears, almost magically, as you drive in to the city through either winding mountains or tunnels. When you actually see the city as you exit the tunnel (or wind around the last mountain), the city immediately surrounds you and it's really unexpected and breathtaking.
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"West End Bridge, Pittsburgh", by CB Woodling, c. 2009
The bridge below is inspired by an old black and white photo of a bridge, but it reminded me of the many bridges along the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As you can see, I envisioned lots of color in the old black and white version of this bridge, as a sculler rows towards the sunset.
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"Sunset Over the Schuylkill" by CB Woodling, c. 2009
I love these! A bit of Warhol-meets-Monet with the bright colored bridges and city-scapes and the more subtle watery reflections.
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