Art of Construction – XI: This is a very short b/w visual chapter of an on-going story: I was able to have another visit to the (not completed) 60 story high rise office/residential...

RonDavis Loc: Chicago, IL

This is a very short b/w visual chapter of an on-going story: I was able to have another visit to the (not completed) 60 story high rise office/residential building that I have been following since ground breaking. As usual I took public transportation and shot the first frame through the window and caught a light flare reflection as I approached the building….
I got to the site grounds and immediately took the “skiff” to the upper floors, starting on 34. There wasn’t much action there, except for a little deck welding. Looking for more action, I went to the 45th floor to witness some more window hanging…capturing (again) the reflection in the glass (with noise) of the crew member on 46 that was hoisting the 800 lbs. window for placement on the floor below.
This was a short visit and I felt like the photos were starting to get a little repetitive since I had captured similar scenes earlier on lower floors. I went home…still looking forward to capturing those elusive Iron Workers at the top; placing and walking on the beams…..maybe on my next visit?

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rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Ron, this is really a good photo essay. Keep up the good work.
--Bob

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chasgroh Loc: Buena Park, CA

...nicely done. I worked high-rise as a glazer hanging off the sides of buildings...fun stuff!

RonDavis Loc: Chicago, IL

rmalarz wrote:

Ron, this is really a good photo essay. Keep up the good work.
--Bob

Hi Bob....I've seen your wonderful work....and gives me great appreciation for your complementary comment on mine.....thanks pal.....I appreciate it. Let's keep shooting!

RonDavis Loc: Chicago, IL

chasgroh wrote:

...nicely done. I worked high-rise as a glazer hanging off the sides of buildings...fun stuff!

Thanks Chas.....photographing this environment is a real privilege that I cherish. It's always good to hear from someone familiar with the construction process. Keep shooting......

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Interesting B&W shots Ron - I am not normally attracted to this genre, but I do like the crisp effects you show, and the view in #4 down to the river speaks to me - then of course I do like that literal spark in the color image in #5 and the juxtaposition with the B&W pendant - well done!

RonDavis Loc: Chicago, IL

weberwest wrote:

Interesting B&W shots Ron - I am not normally attracted to this genre, but I do like the crisp effects you show, and the view in #4 down to the river speaks to me - then of course I do like that literal spark in the color image in #5 and the juxtaposition with the B&W pendant - well done!

Joe....you make me smile.....here's a different (processed) view, looking south from my other camera while on site.

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RonDavis Loc: Chicago, IL

RonDavis wrote:

Joe....you make me smile.....here's a different (processed) view, looking south from my other camera while on site.

Oops....here's what I meant to send:

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machia Loc: NJ

Nicely done. I’ve been in construction work for over 35 years. You captured a lot here. Good photo essay.

See_the_shot Loc: Bluffton, SC

I love the shot where the crew is hoisting the window, and the worker’s reflection is captured assisting on the next floor up. Being in construction most of me life, I really appreciate your efforts on chronicling this project.

Physlab Loc: Portland, OR

Enjoyed this photo essay. Particularly the long image with all the bridges.

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ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

I really like your b&w renditions.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Really interesting, Ron. Nice work--enjoyed.

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

jaymatt wrote:

Really interesting, Ron. Nice work--enjoyed.

Thank you immensely for posting this most interesting series...miss this type of photographic endeavor...and old Life Magazine's!!

RonDavis Loc: Chicago, IL

See_the_shot wrote:

I love the shot where the crew is hoisting the window, and the worker’s reflection is captured assisting on the next floor up. Being in construction most of me life, I really appreciate your efforts on chronicling this project.

Thanks See….that reflecting shot is the most difficult to capture and only last about three seconds while the window is swinging out. The skilled crew really has to concentrate on what they’re doing….over and over….in cold windy Chicago weather

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