After having my car broken into, I spent the day having my vehicle cleaned and new glass installed. I lost my tripod and ball-head, an event lens that I kept in the car for quick access, and some sundries. I decided that a trip to Columbus, Ohio's Midwest Photo Exchange was in order for a replacement tripod -- yes, I'll drive to Columbus from Cincinnati for some damn good deals on new and used equipment. B&H and Adorama can't seem to match most of their prices.
While I was up there, I met up with a friend in Short North and dined at the Northstar Cafe, and then went on a night-time photographic shoot of downtown Columbus. It certainly helped raise my dampened spirits!
A view down North Front Street towards the LeVeque Tower.
Three Nationwide Plaza and the William Green Building along North Front Street.
A view of the Arena District.
A view of the Arena District.
A view of the Arena District.
Nationwide Arena
Three Nationwide Plaza and the William Green Building along North Front Street.
Three Nationwide Plaza and the William Green Building along North Front Street.
A view of One Nationwide Plaza.
Downtown Columbus
A view towards The Columbus, a Renaissance Hotel.
A view of the Motorists Mutual Building and other sundries along East Broad Street.
A view of eastern downtown Columbus along East Broad Street.
A view of 280 Plaza on the left and One Nationwide Plaza on the right.
I've always had issues shooting Columbus, however you really nailed the night feel. you somehow made that "inhospitable, no one downtown in this city, the streets downtown are 8 lanes wide and I would never cross them on foot" feel downtown in Columbus completely disappear. It actually reminds me a lot of some of the night shots that the some of the more gifted Houston photogs have posted. At the end of the day it's about taking photos lifting spirits in the bad times... works for me too.
Nice shots but that city always creeped me out. With the exception of High st.,Short north and OSU area the downtown was empty, shiny and clean but no people.
Nice shots but that city always creeped me out. With the exception of High st.,Short north and OSU area the downtown was empty, shiny and clean but no people.
Well, the Short North and OSU aren't downtown and the High Street portion of downtown is simply office-oriented with a couple of restaurants. Downtown Columbus is rather large and there are two areas that are generally busy after 5pm, the Arena District and the Discovery District. The Civic Center (where Sherman took the photos) is a general 9-5 state office district (standard in this country to close).
While I was up there, I met up with a friend in Short North and dined at the Northstar Cafe, and then went on a night-time photographic shoot of downtown Columbus. It certainly helped raise my dampened spirits!
I've been to the Northstar Cafe! A few years ago when i visited my friend who was in vet school at OSU
Will share more love soon.
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