Omaha, Nebraska

[gnagel1]

During my recent 14 day road trip, I spent two days in Omaha, Nebraska. Here are a dozen photographs that I captured--all within walking distance of my hotel:

1- The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge crosses the Missouri River and connects Omaha with Council Bluffs, Iowa. It's 3,000 feet long.

2- The Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement was located across the street from my hotel. I visited several times during my two day stay as it provided endless compositions for architectural abstracts.

3- The Farnam Pier in the Heartland of America Park

4- Omaha's Largest Coffeehouse

5- The First Financial Bank Tower. This is the tallest building in Omaha for now. Soon, it will be surpassed by the Mutual of Omaha Headquarters Tower which is currently under construction.

6- Dungeon of the Damned in the Old Market area of Omaha

7- Omaha Police Department...the brutalist architecture with is massive geometric forms, repeating patterns, exposed concrete and fortress-like construction is designed to project power, permanence, and civic authority.

8- Another abstract from the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement

9- First National Bank Tower

10- Farnam Pier

11- Yet another Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement abstract

12- Douglas Fountain and Conagra Lake...the tallest building in the skyline is the Mutual of Omaha Headquarters Tower--which is under construction and will stand at 44 stories high.

Thanks for looking...onto Kearney, Nebraska!

Glenn

 

[Hardus Nameous107]

Nice. I like number ten and twelve but five is my favourite.
From that angle in 12 the Mutual of Omaha tower reminds me of the Goldman Sachs building in Jersey City.

 

[gnagel1]

Nice. I like number ten and twelve but five is my favourite.
From that angle in 12 the Mutual of Omaha tower reminds me of the Goldman Sachs building in Jersey City.

Thank you...I had to look up the Goldman Sachs building. There is a resemblance.

Glenn

 

[Jeff1538]

A very good set ....

 

[CherylL1]

Great set! I like how you not only captured the forms, but also the light and shadows.

 

[terri26]

These are excellent architectural abstracts! Great compositions here.

#2 is my favorite. In fact, I think the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement building gave you the best shots - great model!

The Omaha Police Dept building is also very strong; the B&W is a good choice here.

Terrific set, Glenn!

 

[Tinstafl106]

I drove thru Omaha last month. These are nicely done. I have been a people shooter for years now but I am liking your architectural abstracts make me think that I might like to shoot some of those too. Made me think so that is good.

 

[denum107]

Very nice set. Who knew Omaha had such sights? Well done.

 

[kayumanggisnapshot1]

During my recent 14 day road trip, I spent two days in Omaha, Nebraska. Here are a dozen photographs that I captured--all within walking distance of my hotel:

1- The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge crosses the Missouri River and connects Omaha with Council Bluffs, Iowa. It's 3,000 feet long.

2- The Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement was located across the street from my hotel. I visited several times during my two day stay as it provided endless compositions for architectural abstracts.

3- The Farnam Pier in the Heartland of America Park

4- Omaha's Largest Coffeehouse

5- The First Financial Bank Tower. This is the tallest building in Omaha for now. Soon, it will be surpassed by the Mutual of Omaha Headquarters Tower which is currently under construction.

6- Dungeon of the Damned in the Old Market area of Omaha

7- Omaha Police Department...the brutalist architecture with is massive geometric forms, repeating patterns, exposed concrete and fortress-like construction is designed to project power, permanence, and civic authority.

8- Another abstract from the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement

9- First National Bank Tower

10- Farnam Pier

11- Yet another Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement abstract

12- Douglas Fountain and Conagra Lake...the tallest building in the skyline is the Mutual of Omaha Headquarters Tower--which is under construction and will stand at 44 stories high.

Thanks for looking...onto Kearney, Nebraska!

Glenn

Great architectural photos! The patterns were stunning!

 

[terri26]

Nominated #2 for June POTM!