Black facade of Columbia Hotel with bold white lettering against a glowing sky – Fred Gerendasy Photography
Framed fine art photograph of Columbia Hotel’s architectural sign lit by natural light – Fred Gerendasy Photography
riginal tonal image of Columbia Hotel sign with sky contrast and building shadows – Fred Gerendasy Photography

The Columbia Hotel

$50 – $75

It’s the light in this picture that draws me in!  I like the patterns in the black of the building against the bright lettering that’s in contrast with the lighter areas in the sky.  Here, I’m looking for the individual mix of tonality present (the shades of grey and subtle, light colors) within the light and dark areas of the image. The balance of light and dark appeals to me.

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Description

Turns out, this is a historic building in Ashland, Oregon. Located on the second floor of the Enders Building, according to Wikipedia, it “was the first concrete commercial structure in Ashland”  when it was built in 1910. The hotel had been in continuous operation until 2021 when it closed down.

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PAPER SIZE:

5×7", 11×17"