Polish Hill

USA | Monday, 14 January 2013 | Views [279] | View Smaller Image

Afternoon Encounter: His "Fire Obama" signs on the front yard landed me in the middle of a political conversation regarding youth in america and their decision making abilities. When Joe saw me standing in front of his house, cautiously taking pictures, he did not hesitate to loudly ask me what I was doing and walk over his holster in plain sight. Intimidated by Joe, his outfit, and his dog, I decided to defend my camera and explain myself. After an hour of street discussion, I made a portrait that I had waited an hour to make.

Deep Set: It is hard to explain the quirks of Polish Hill- the tight knit backyards, the sloping roads, or why it's the best kept secret of Pittsburgh. As I walked the streets on a sunny, not very Pittsburgh-like day, I came across a house that I could not see. The surroundings indicated that it should be there in front of me; I peered down the wooden gate to find it resting down the hill. These houseless houses are just as common as the houses stacked on one another, come see for yourself.

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Reliable Trails: Pittsburgh boasts of endless staircases that lead to the best views of the city. Polish Hill smugly claims several of these staircases that residents use daily to cut across streets while soaking the sun's last rays. I accompanied an artist and his two year old daughter on their evening walk along one such set of stairs. I lingered to find a space which captured the enigma these rusted rails and crooked steps help for the residents.

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