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Can't See This in the 'Burbs — Balloons in Danger!

Brent Roberts — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:24:31 +0000

“This was taken during the Squidfire Spring Art Mart. The great thing about living and taking pictures in Mt. Vernon is having the opportunity to see the same places in a very different light. Often Mt. Vernon Square is quiet, but on days like this, a small event can really liven things up and that makes for some great picture taking opportunities.”

–photographer Patrick Joust

Can't See This in the 'Burbs — Druid Hill Park Conservatory in Spring

Brent Roberts — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:26:12 +0000

“[The conservatory] is beautiful and unfortunately underutilized, and as a result lacks the funding to really make it amazing. It is quite a little gem hidden in Baltimore that not too many people even know about.”

–photographer Dan Edelstein

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Can't See This in the Burbs — Baltimore Infill Survey

Brent Roberts — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:03:14 +0000

The last time we wrote about the Baltimore Infill Survey, a call for creative plans to re-purpose a vacant lot, the list of submissions was as empty as the lot itself. What a difference a month makes! Some of our favorite ideas, from the fanciful to the practical, are below; check out more submissions in the flickr pool.

Alexey Ikonomou of Diagonal proposes Trade Up!, a “low cost structure built to contain workshops for local youth to learn various trades….The temporary structure is made of shipping containers or other prefab systems…. Ideally, the lot would be drilled for geothermal heating and cooling to supply the new structure or even the entire block.”

Sukanya S. Walsh of Ziger/Snead wants “an outdoor obstacle course designed by local artists using recycled materials. To create revenue the city could promote a point to point race where competitors would be required to visit all or some of these lots across the city.”

Craig Purcell suggests a hyper-green loft building — zero carbon footprint, no plastics allowed, LEED platinum certification. “The park below is civic space and belongs to the community yet is kept up by the occupants as their responsibility and investment in the community…. promoting a cooler and softer city.”

Which one is your favorite?

Can't See This in the 'Burbs—Federal Hill Romance

Brent Roberts — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:00:54 +0000

“Me and m’lady on Fed Hill.”
– Bill Mill

(see more of Bill’s photos on his flickr stream)

Can't See This in the 'Burbs — The Angel of Greenmount

Brent Roberts — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:00:09 +0000

I took this picture over at Greenmount Cemetery. The surrounding area is in so much disarray that the cemetery stands out. While wandering through the cemetery, I noticed that some of the tombs were topped off with beautiful statues. I managed to get the perfect angel looking over Baltimore.
– Nick Fornaro

Can't See This in the 'Burbs – Mr. Boh and the Moon

Brent Roberts — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:00:40 +0000

I shot this photo from the sidewalk near the intersection of Conkling and O’Donnell streets. I looked up and the juxtaposition of circular shapes caught my eye. Art and design are all throughout the natural and man-made worlds, if we can open ourselves to seeing it. I find Baltimore a good place to look.

You can see more of Greg Karpoff’s photos on his blog, Bawlmer Pixtures, Hon.

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Can't See This in the 'Burbs—Locust Point Sunset

Brent Roberts — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:14:20 +0000

Here’s one of my many photographs from Locust Point, my favorite unsung place in Baltimore. It was taken from Tide Point, from the edge of the dock there at the end of N. Haubert St. In the foreground is the loading dock, in the background is the stadium, the base of Federal Hill just a few blocks south of the Inner Harbor. This used to be my favorite location to sit and watch sunset after sunset in the evenings before the dock became rather busy.

Sunset from Locust Point

Jon Miller Whitney is a composer, software designer, and world traveler who resides in Baltimore. When he’s not writing music for television and film he enjoys photography and frequent, extended trips abroad. You can see and purchase more of his many photos of Baltimore at www.jomiwi.com.

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