Tag: architecture

  • Picking Your Point of View on the Tower

    DSC_0770 - Version 22012-11-29-stonework- angles- First church-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    As you walk through historic neighborhoods, look at buildings from many vantage points. Ed took this photo of the First Church in Boston tower from a different point of view than most of our photos of this building. 

    I like the way his shot highlights the colors of the stonework and the softly curving angles of the corners. 

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2012 Ed Cherubino 

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  • Picking Your Point of View on the Tower

    DSC_0770 - Version 22012-11-29-stonework- angles- First church-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    As you walk through historic neighborhoods, look at buildings from many vantage points. Ed took this photo of the First Church in Boston tower from a different point of view than most of our photos of this building. 

    I like the way his shot highlights the colors of the stonework and the softly curving angles of the corners. 

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2012 Ed Cherubino 

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  • The Fenway Studios Door – Before and After!

    Last week, we told you we couldn't wait to see the newly restored doorway at the Fenway Studios on Ispwich Street. We are so impressed with the wonderful job by a talented team that, today, we're showing off the new-look portal on their behalf. 

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    Here's the wide view of it today!
    PMC_6793 - Version 22012-11-05-fenway-studios-restored-door-2012-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    The details really pop with this restoration.

    The artists who reside and work in this historic property have always done their best to preserve and honor the legacy they have inherited. The door was beautiful before, but just look at the difference now!

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    Here's the before in a photo from 2008.

    The wood had acquired a dark stain over the years and the wonderful details of the ornamentation were less distinct.

    If you love this wonderful structure and the concept of an art community that it represents, consider joining the Friends of Fenway Studios or donating what you can to the non-profit that assists with the upkeep and protection of the building.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012, 2008 Penny Cherubino  

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  • The Fenway Studios Door – Before and After!

    Last week, we told you we couldn't wait to see the newly restored doorway at the Fenway Studios on Ispwich Street. We are so impressed with the wonderful job by a talented team that, today, we're showing off the new-look portal on their behalf. 

    PMC_6796 - Version 22012-11-05-fenway-studios-restored-door-2012-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Here's the wide view of it today!
    PMC_6793 - Version 22012-11-05-fenway-studios-restored-door-2012-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    The details really pop with this restoration.

    The artists who reside and work in this historic property have always done their best to preserve and honor the legacy they have inherited. The door was beautiful before, but just look at the difference now!

    Dsc_8779 - version 2 - Version 22008-10-20-fenway-studios-restored-door-2008-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Here's the before in a photo from 2008.

    The wood had acquired a dark stain over the years and the wonderful details of the ornamentation were less distinct.

    If you love this wonderful structure and the concept of an art community that it represents, consider joining the Friends of Fenway Studios or donating what you can to the non-profit that assists with the upkeep and protection of the building.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012, 2008 Penny Cherubino  

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  • The Fenway Studios Door – Before and After!

    Last week, we told you we couldn't wait to see the newly restored doorway at the Fenway Studios on Ispwich Street. We are so impressed with the wonderful job by a talented team that, today, we're showing off the new-look portal on their behalf. 

    PMC_6796 - Version 22012-11-05-fenway-studios-restored-door-2012-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Here's the wide view of it today!
    PMC_6793 - Version 22012-11-05-fenway-studios-restored-door-2012-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    The details really pop with this restoration.

    The artists who reside and work in this historic property have always done their best to preserve and honor the legacy they have inherited. The door was beautiful before, but just look at the difference now!

    Dsc_8779 - version 2 - Version 22008-10-20-fenway-studios-restored-door-2008-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Here's the before in a photo from 2008.

    The wood had acquired a dark stain over the years and the wonderful details of the ornamentation were less distinct.

    If you love this wonderful structure and the concept of an art community that it represents, consider joining the Friends of Fenway Studios or donating what you can to the non-profit that assists with the upkeep and protection of the building.

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     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012, 2008 Penny Cherubino  

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  • Season of Abundance: Gardens

    PMC_5848 - Version 32012-08-09-abundance- September-labor-day-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This is the season to enjoy the lush abundance of gardens & parks around the city. This Back Bay front yard is lush with fully developed plants layering against the architectural elements.

    IMG_5688 - Version 22012-08-25-abundance- September-labor-day-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    On a side street, someone has created a window box with that same abundant impact. 

     

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny Cherubino  

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  • Season of Abundance: Gardens

    PMC_5848 - Version 32012-08-09-abundance- September-labor-day-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This is the season to enjoy the lush abundance of gardens & parks around the city. This Back Bay front yard is lush with fully developed plants layering against the architectural elements.

    IMG_5688 - Version 22012-08-25-abundance- September-labor-day-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    On a side street, someone has created a window box with that same abundant impact. 

     

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny Cherubino  

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  • Season of Abundance: Gardens

    PMC_5848 - Version 32012-08-09-abundance- September-labor-day-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This is the season to enjoy the lush abundance of gardens & parks around the city. This Back Bay front yard is lush with fully developed plants layering against the architectural elements.

    IMG_5688 - Version 22012-08-25-abundance- September-labor-day-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    On a side street, someone has created a window box with that same abundant impact. 

     

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny Cherubino  

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  • Framing the Square

    DSC_6538 - Version 22012-07-03-copley-square-framed-by-library-doors-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Copley Square seen through the frame of the doors at the McKim Building of the Boston Public Library.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012  Ed Cherubino  

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  • Where is this Bridge? Play Attention to Detail.

    Do you pay attention to the architecture around you in Boston? Penny’s Attention to Detail newspaper columns run in the Back Bay Sun and Beacon Hill Times. But, often, we see great details in other neighborhoods. Like this one…

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    Do you know where this bridge between two buildings is located? Hint: it’s in Kenmore Square.

    Think you know? Add your guess to the comments. Tweet with @BostonZest in your message. Or Send us an email.

    Click through below the ad or scroll down for the answer.

     

     

     

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