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jeffmeyers
Dec-03-2008, 06:20 AM
Built in 1898 this is one of 7 water towers that remain in the USA from this era. There used to be over 400 in cities accross the country. St. Louis has 3 of the remaining 7. This one is located on the SE corner of 44 and Grand.
http://jeffmeyers.smugmug.com/photos/429580092_jBAye-XL.jpg

The base of the tower.

http://jeffmeyers.smugmug.com/photos/429579931_LeDos-XL.jpg
boblu262
Dec-03-2008, 07:09 AM
Nice shots!

My neighboring city, Lawrence Massachusetts has a similar water tower. I will try to get over there for a few shots this weekend and post some shots.
black mamba
Dec-03-2008, 11:30 AM
Hi Jeff,

It's a very interesting subject and very nicely captured. I cropped out the bricks with the trash on them at the very bottom....made it better, but that's purely a personal preference.

Tom
redleash
Dec-04-2008, 05:51 AM
Nice job, Jeff. I like the second one best. You really have a good eye and some fascinating subjects--I enjoy watching to see what you post next.
Awais Yaqub
Dec-04-2008, 09:31 AM
:clap Great job
dlplumer
Dec-04-2008, 11:07 AM
Great images Jeff. I know these are not HDR, but whatever techniques you are using, they give it that high dynamic range look. That's a good thing :clap
jeffmeyers
Dec-04-2008, 11:12 AM
Great images Jeff. I know these are not HDR, but whatever techniques you are using, they give it that high dynamic range look. That's a good thing :clap

Thanks, Dan and everyone. These are not HDR shots, but they are definitely processed to give the best dynamic range. I always shoot landscapes in RAW and process in Nikon's Capture NX2, which I LOVE.
Dogdots
Dec-04-2008, 04:56 PM
I've never seen water towers like this before. Very interesting. Are they still used?

#2 is a :thumb
Travis
Dec-04-2008, 05:02 PM
Supercool and I would have never guessed that they were water towers. Y'all is fancy like!
jeffmeyers
Dec-04-2008, 05:59 PM
I've never seen water towers like this before. Very interesting. Are they still used?

#2 is a :thumb

No, they're not still used. They are historical monuments now. And I have no idea how they actually functioned when the were in use.
Dogdots
Dec-04-2008, 08:31 PM
I wonder if they were used more like a water house....probably not. I'm going to have to look it up.

Really enjoyed your photos and seeing a part of history. I learn something new every day :D