Recently, I discovered a new app (Waterlogue) for the iPhone. I made an image of the Christmas decoration on the walk from light rail to work. I used this image in Waterlogue, to convert to a watercolor-like image that can be seen below.
Christmas Decorations, Arapahoe Station
This last week has been one with really frigid weather. We have had two days with ice and freezing rain. Leaving the light rail station, I pass Chinook Tavern. At this time of the year, the low sun streams through the glass windows at the entrance. I have made similar images at this location in previous years. The orange cover is for an outdoor umbrella that sees use in warmer months of the year.
Orange Cover And Long Shadows
Further along the walk to work, a thin sheet of ice formed in a shady road intersection. The sun reflects off the building to light up the road surface.
Street Reflections, Araphahoe Station
Currently, construction of the Arapahoe Station III building is in progress. Construction cranes are in continuous use to hoist precast concrete sections into place. Looks like they are busy with the 9th floor in the image. On a clear day, the red booms of the cranes contrast against the blue sky, as can be seen below.
Construction Crane Over Arapahoe Station Building
I stopped by Samson Park to make some iPhone images in the snow. Later I processed in Snapseed and Tangled FX.
Snow In Samson Park, Tangled
Later in the week, we had the second day of icy weather, with freezing rain that formed ice on roads, cars and sidewalks. During the commute on light, an elderly guy on the other side of the train was preparing for walking through icy conditions. I captured and image and immediately gave it the Waterlogue treatment. This app also finds and exaggerates any bright colors that appear in the image. The purple backpack of the girl (on the left) and her blond hair were enhanced by the app, as were the red stripes in the light rail seating.
Light Rail Commuter
The icy conditions lasted most of the day, under warmer conditions at night caused melting to occur.