Arizona - But It's a Dry Heat!

" STEPS "

This past week I have been driving through the Historical District in Downtown Phoenix in search of old building to photograph. What I noticed is that progress continues on it's way as many new buildings are being erected and so the "old" is now mixed with the "new" in apparent agreement.

This week the theme is "steps", I was looking for a series of steps on the ground but instead was attracted to these two buildings, one is old and the other one is new. Look at the difference in architecture.

In the first building the stairs or steps are on the side as a means to escape in case on an emergency, notice the ornaments at the top of the building showing signs of our past.

In the second picture the stairs or steps are right in the front of the building and are meant to be the focal point of it.

I photographed both buildings the same day, I though I was lucky to find both examples, I hope you enjoy the pictures.

This also marks the first time that I will post the big pictures in a "portrait" format, so far I had only posted in "landscape", let me know if you would like to see more in portrait or should keep posting in landscape. I'll appreciate your input on this.

| posted by Jose, 2:39 PM