Ode to Cedar Rapids’ Skyline

Last week, after two of my shoots had been rained out, I was assigned to shoot buildings in downtown Cedar Rapids to put into our new online banner. At first glance, this might seem like a typical “intern assignment.” But there was good light, so I strolled around and I had freedom to shoot basically whatever I wanted.

The Tree of Five Seasons sculpture located where 1st Avenue crosses the Cedar River on Friday, June 19, 2009. (Chris Mackler/The Gazette).

Smulekoff’s building on 3rd Ave SE on Friday, June 19, 2009. (Chris Mackler/The Gazette).

Roosevelt Hotel in downtown Cedar Rapids on Friday, June 19, 2009. (Chris Mackler/The Gazette).

Alliant Energy tower in downtown Cedar Rapids on Friday, June 19, 2009. (Chris Mackler/The Gazette).

Gazette Communications building, 3rd Ave SE, on Friday, June 19, 2009. (Chris Mackler/The Gazette).