Posted June 17, 201014 yr A while back, I was given permission to access Queen City Square to photograph the tiara and other construction developments on the city's tallest structure. The first trip had to be postponed midway through because of high winds, but the second trip proved to be more fruitful. I was able to ride the exterior elevator to the top and climb scaffolding for these photographs, which provide a unique view of the skyscraper and downtown. It will be even more impressive when the tower is complete. Enjoy these photographs! I am normally very much afraid of heights, but for some reason, riding up on the exterior construction elevator and climbing scaffolding had no effect on me. Note the workers below who are attempting to align a piece of the tiara into place, so that it could be bolted and secured. And it's the Great American Ballpark. I remember coming to Cincinnati two years and praising one of the best names for a ballpark. "Look! We have the Great American, Bill Cunningham, in this great American city. And we have the Great American ballpark!" Then I realized it was an insurance company! It's a team effort to guide the tiara into place, inch by inch, so it can be secured. Workers pause shortly after threading a bolt and nut to hold a tiara component together. A job well done.
June 17, 201014 yr Great photos! I'm not sure if I'd be able to be up there taking photos like that. That's pretty awesome.
June 17, 201014 yr Not bad. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 17, 201014 yr Just fabulous photos. What focal length lens did you use if I may ask? Also, Carew tower and the PNC building look so New Yorkish. I bet you've head that before.
June 17, 201014 yr Incredible photographs!! Thank you very much for posting them. How in the world are the workers able to function at such heights?! Several of the pictures remind me of photographs I've seen of steel workers during the construction of the Empire State and Chrysler buildings. Truly amazing!! Thanks again!
June 18, 201014 yr I'm sorry - I just can't help but think of a huge steel rollercoaster when I look at these pictures. How cool would it be to have one that tall? LOL! Just kidding. Anyway, Sherman, I really admire your photos and talent as a photographer. I'm a HUGE fan of B&W photography and dabble in it myself.
June 18, 201014 yr Thank you all, and much thanks to those who arranged for the visit. @tedolph: I used anything from a Nikon 20mm f/2.8 to a Nikon 60mm f/2.8 and a Nikon 35mm f/2.
June 22, 201014 yr Nice choice of black & white for the shots. Thanks! Where in the hell have you been!?! Like a phantom ... you're here, then you're gone. Sherman, these are great. I can see that you have taken away great skill from my photography classes.
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