The Season of Light
As winter sweeps in to the region, some shots from Light Up Night, Pittsburgh Opera and Neville Island.
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An Afternoon at the OperaPhoto by Robert IsenbergIt may be a lazy Sunday, but opera fans still line up for a matinee of Lucia di Lammermoor, the tragedy by Gaetano Donizetti. Produced by Pittsburgh Opera, Lammermoor is a story of feuding families, a lady in distress and sweet revenge.Photo by Robert IsenbergIt may be a lazy Sunday, but opera fans still line up for a matinee of Lucia di Lammermoor, the tragedy by Gaetano Donizetti. Produced by Pittsburgh Opera, Lammermoor is a story of feuding families, a lady in distress and sweet revenge.
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Deer SeasonPhoto by Robert IsenbergDeer hunters are particularly prolific in Pennsylvania, so the safest areas for these ruminant mammals is … well, the city. A white-tailed doe plods through the woods of Chatham University campus.Photo by Robert IsenbergDeer hunters are particularly prolific in Pennsylvania, so the safest areas for these ruminant mammals is … well, the city. A white-tailed doe plods through the woods of Chatham University campus.
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First FlurryPhoto by Robert IsenbergA Port Authority driver scowls as the season's first snow pelts his windshield. Luckily, traffic was light as his bus coursed through Neville Island.Photo by Robert IsenbergA Port Authority driver scowls as the season's first snow pelts his windshield. Luckily, traffic was light as his bus coursed through Neville Island.
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For the BirdsPhoto by Robert IsenbergA flock of pigeons form ranks among power-lines in Point Breeze. All kinds of Pittsburgh fowl fly South in the winter, but not pigeons.Photo by Robert IsenbergA flock of pigeons form ranks among power-lines in Point Breeze. All kinds of Pittsburgh fowl fly South in the winter, but not pigeons.
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Mass ExodusPhoto by Robert IsenbergA spiral of celebrants descends into a downtown parking garage. With the finale of Light Up Night, legions of walkers and drivers attempted a quick evacuation with mixed results. Cars and buses were swallowed by sea of people.Photo by Robert IsenbergA spiral of celebrants descends into a downtown parking garage. With the finale of Light Up Night, legions of walkers and drivers attempted a quick evacuation with mixed results. Cars and buses were swallowed by sea of people.
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Mill TownPhoto by Robert IsenbergCaught in a snowstorm, Neville Island is covered by a pall of darkness. While the island is often disregarded as an industrial park, the area is also home to more than 1,000 residents. The Island Sports Center, owned by Robert Morris University, is active year-round.Photo by Robert IsenbergCaught in a snowstorm, Neville Island is covered by a pall of darkness. While the island is often disregarded as an industrial park, the area is also home to more than 1,000 residents. The Island Sports Center, owned by Robert Morris University, is active year-round.
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Ooh! Ah!Photo by Robert IsenbergLight Up Night always culminates in an explosive fireworks show, but this year was particularly special: The annual holiday festival celebrated its 50th anniversary. Authorities estimate 100,000 spectators visited Downtown during the two-day affair.Photo by Robert IsenbergLight Up Night always culminates in an explosive fireworks show, but this year was particularly special: The annual holiday festival celebrated its 50th anniversary. Authorities estimate 100,000 spectators visited Downtown during the two-day affair.
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Party FoulPhoto by Robert IsenbergMoments after shots are fired at Light Up Night, pedestrians flee the scene. Although a young man was shot in the groin and several juveniles were cited for disorderly conduct, there were no fatalities. The rest of the festivities proceeded smoothly.Photo by Robert IsenbergMoments after shots are fired at Light Up Night, pedestrians flee the scene. Although a young man was shot in the groin and several juveniles were cited for disorderly conduct, there were no fatalities. The rest of the festivities proceeded smoothly.
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Shop ’til You DropPhoto by Robert IsenbergJim Barricella chats with a customer at Off the Avenue Antiques and Collectibles, located in Coraopolis. The shop is a veritable emporium of old-timey decor. As the holiday season reaches its zenith, Barricella crams his store with Christmas trees and Noel knickknacks.Photo by Robert IsenbergJim Barricella chats with a customer at Off the Avenue Antiques and Collectibles, located in Coraopolis. The shop is a veritable emporium of old-timey decor. As the holiday season reaches its zenith, Barricella crams his store with Christmas trees and Noel knickknacks.
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Stuck TogetherPhoto by Robert IsenbergThe Stickers perform in Market Square for Light Up Night. The Pittsburgh-based band, made of up three brothers and their childhood friend, has toured the U.S. and Europe.Photo by Robert IsenbergThe Stickers perform in Market Square for Light Up Night. The Pittsburgh-based band, made of up three brothers and their childhood friend, has toured the U.S. and Europe.
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Wheel SpacePhoto by Robert IsenbergA painted bicycle designates an official bike-lane in Highland Park. In the past few months, such zones have been designated all over Pittsburgh. The message: Share the road.Photo by Robert IsenbergA painted bicycle designates an official bike-lane in Highland Park. In the past few months, such zones have been designated all over Pittsburgh. The message: Share the road.
