John Bulmer Photography + Media Development : Blog + Newswire : www.throwingpixels.com: April 2024

Monday, April 22, 2024

Jack's Oyster House | 04.22.2024

Early morning sun fills the former Jack’s Oyster House, now permanently closed and up for sale. Jack’s had been in business since 1913 and had been frequented by every New York governor since.

Albany, New York

The Teddy Roosevelt Gargoyle | Albany, New York

The Teddy Roosevelt Gargoyle hiddon on the facade of the former D&H Building
Albany, New York.

You can read about its history here.

Friday, April 19, 2024

Ethereal | 04.16.2024

Ethereal | 04.16.2024
The Spirit of Life
Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, New York

Thursday, April 11, 2024

The Unknown Faces of the New York State Capitol Building, Albany, New York

Here’s another spotlight on the distinctive features of Albany's architectural landscape: The New York State Capitol Building. Much like its remarkable counterpart, the Deleware and Hudson Building, located further down the State Street hill, this structure is adorned with hidden meanings and intricate stonework details. Constructed over a span of 32 years, from 1867 to 1899, it was spearheaded by three teams of architects. The construction carried a staggering cost of 25 million dollars, equivalent to 774 million dollars in today's currency.

A meticulous fusion of Italian Renaissance, French Renaissance, and Romanesque influences distinguishes the structure from any other in the Capitol District area.

Embedded within the stonework are lifelike sculptures of numerous individuals. After completing the commissioned faces that were included as a nod to historical figures promoting in New York’s history, the stone carvers—many hailing from places like Scotland, the United Kingdom, and Italy—were granted the liberty to carve personal memories into the sandstone. Some chose to immortalize the countenance of their wives, while others opted for the youthful likeness of a beloved daughter. Both inside and outside the building, an array of stone faces can be found. Some depict prominent figures from the State's history, while others reflect the individual whims of the carvers. Many of these faces are encircled by intricately carved details relevant to the person they portray. Here is a collection of these remarkable stone portraits, along with other concealed meanings and carved elements adorning the Capitol.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Albany In Bloom | 04.10.2024

Albany In Bloom | 04.10.2024

SUNY Administation Building, Albany, New York

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Found Gargoyle | 04.06.2024

Found Gargoyle | 04.06.2024

If you've followed my previous project mapping the ruins of Grafton Lakes State Park, you'll understand my fascination with uncovering the hidden history of our public lands. Here's a medium-format image capturing a fierce gargoyle just off the grounds of Saratoga Spa State Park. Traditionally, gargoyles were thought to ward off evil spirits, so stumbling upon one in such an unexpected location suggests there may be ruins nearby waiting to be discovered.

You can read up on the ruins of Grafton here: https://www.johnbulmermedia.com/search/label/Ruins?m=1

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