The Old And The New Wood Print

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(Copyright Mel Steinhauer all rights reserved) John Augustus Roebling built this suspension bridge between Cincinnati and the northern tip of Kentucky way back in the 1860s. At that time it was the world's largest and became the prototype for the Brooklyn Bridge. Today, both sides of the river are constantly changing with new buildings and developments. The Cincinnati Reds got a new baseball stadium a few years ago and the skyline just added the city's tallest building topped off with a fancy tiara. Work is still in progress on new shops, restaurants and green spaces for everyone to enjoy. Late one afternoon as the sun cast a golden glow on the hand-cut stones, I was able to enjoy this beautiful scene of ... The Old And The New.

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My love for photography began as a boy when I was taught the basics by my father. During a tour of duty with an Army Combat K9 unit in Vietnam, I bought a professional model Nikon SLR camera and dreamed of becoming an artistic photographer when I returned home. A family of my own and a new career put that dream on hold for many years, but I had always enjoyed photography as an art form. Then, after surviving another kind of war with cancer back in 1997, I began to really see the beauty in our world. Ever since then I have been inspired with a new awareness of life and an improved photographic vision. This has compelled me to find beautiful scenes wherever I go and to share my favorite creations with others who may not have the time or...