Well, it isn't Columbia. But I took it in another city where I lived for about five years, and to which I feel I owe a tip of the creative/formative hat. Milwaukee. This was the main gate into the Pabst Brewery for those desiring a tour or a tipple. The gate led into a brick courtyard, and beyond this was a stately brick building with leaded windows and a very authentic aura of old world charm and craftsmanship. The building was located on the top of a hill, near Juneau avenue. From the hill you can see a broad swath of the Milwaukee downtown. I used to park in the neighborhood and walk up the hill, with camera and tripod, to photograph in and around the brewery. This was always my first destination when I wanted to photograph, but didn't have any distinct ideas about where or how to start. I thought this photo of the gate was appropriate for our entrance into a new year, 2011. This photo was taken on a Friday night in early December, probably around 2005. I have a few friends here in Columbia who drink Pabst. I guess that is my only connection to Columbia with this image. I hope you don't mind leaving Columbia for one post....we'll get back to work on Columbia in the next one.
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