Take a walk with me to an old neighborhood in Cincinnati, filled with color, art and excitement. It’s a place that the Germans built many years ago. They named it Over-the-Rhine. They built their homes, stores and offices with character and heart. Once lost and almost forgotten, it has become alive and vibrant again. No longer a haven for the criminally inclined, it now houses art students, families and young professionals. Its buildings are as rich, detailed and beautiful as its storied history. Though there is still much work to be done, Over-the-Rhine is alive again.
Character.
Grand entrance.
Gutted.
Cracked up.
What’s going on?
Empty.
Witness.
Is it my turn yet?
Good luck star.
Rainy day.
Building art.
Hanging out.
Beauty just above.
Beautiful hat.
Curvy.
Winter dress.
Bird’s eye view.
Layers of history.
Individuality.
Ready for spring.
Beautiful trim.
Old yellow.
Rising above.
One day my prince will come.
sethsnap 
I love these old buildings, but I must admit that some of them could use some TLC
Yes. They are trying.
Great pictures
Thank you.
I agree- great photos. I gues it looks so bleak because it is winter. Alot of the buiding have wonderful detail oln them/
Thanks. Yes it’s a rainy day here.
It would be nice to step back in time and see them in their heyday.
Very true.
Wow! I love “Rainy day” the cobblestone and reflection in the puddle…amazing picture! Great captures with the rest. The broken window. The girl looking out the window. I love those candid shots. You have a great eye!
Thanks Tasha.
Nice photos. I bet those art students enjoy painting the buildings. (I would!)
Thanks, that’s a good idea.
I do love seeing your posts pop up. They’re always beautiful and touching. Keep ’em coming!
That’s very kind. Thanks.
Seth, What program do you use to do color highlights? Or do you simply isolate colors and black and white everything else?
I use FX photo studio for Mac. I don’t think they have a PC version.
the old have that lovely texture and faded colour .. they look wonderful once done up!
Thanks. Yes they do.
A change of subject! I like the photos 🙂
Thx.
Those are some amazing buildings. They definitely tell a story that houses in the suburbs never seem to have. Maybe I’m just used to suburbia.
No, I agree with you. 🙂
Your pictures are absolutely gorgeous! I love the fact that you take seemingly everyday scenery and turn it into something artistic that requires several more looks. I think it’s a great metaphor for what you should do in life. 🙂 So glad I found this blog, and hope to put in some orders in the future.
~Violet~
Thanks Violet.
Nice pics Mr. Seth!! I love old buildings!! Very cool!!
Thanks Lisa.
Very nice work. Thanks for the “like” Seth
Welcome. Thanks.
Looks like it needs a few Germans to come ‘über den Rhein’ set it right. Put a ‘Germany’ tag on this post, Seth.
🙂 I’ll put one.
Its great when something old and forgotten is brought back and becomes useful again, even more so when the buildings are beautiful and steeped in history
I agree. Thanks Mike.
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Take a look at Cincinnati…
Thanks for the re-blog.
You’re welcome!
Beautiful, Thanks for sharing.
Welcome. Thanks for viewing.
I like your words paired with the images. It gives them more life. Great photos of such character of buildings.
Thanks Martina.
I enjoyed this as a virtual tour in an ancient building. Is it occupied? I could see a person there. A visitor like you? Does the building exude any special murky scent of bats or frozen paints? I sensed so.
Justine–Not sure. I saw several buildings and I wasn’t too close. 🙂
OK!
OK!
Look at all the work that went into these beautiful buildings…just amazing…I am so glad you captured their spirit…Have an awesome week…Regards, Barbara
Barbara–Thanks so much.
Whoa! I’ve been all mellowed out with the walks in the woods and now the city! I like your pictures no matter where you are. I really like that puddle picture the best.
Thanks so much. 🙂 There are a lot of nice smells in the city for pups.
Oh! I know that alright! I don’t mind cities so much. I was just sure enjoying your woods.
lovely series of pictures. love old buildings!
Me too. Thanks LB.
Not even Jerry Springer could save that street 😉
Ha, ha…Seriously though, they are putting a lot of effort into this and it seems to be working. When I first moved to Cincinnati in 1999, I wouldn’t have set foot there.. now it’s much better.
Absolutely love the angle of the shot of the star on the building! Here’s to revival !!
Thanks. I agree. 🙂
I love the character of old buildings — and your photos really have done these buildings justice. Glad to have discovered your blog.
Thanks… 🙂
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What can I say, they don’t build them like this anymore.
True. It’s sad because they are so beautiful. Now everything looks the same.
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That’s very kind of you. Thank you.
What a shame it is so run down. I love the reflection in the puddle.
Julie… It’s actually getting better.
Beautiful photos, I love how you use color. Perfect images for a late winter day 🙂
Thanks Emilia.
They just don’t make them like they used to!
Very true. Thanks…
I’ve just loved this series!
Thanks so much. 🙂 ..
For 5 years, I lived in Dusseldorf, Germany, which is right on the Rhine. These photos brought back those memories, particularly the church steeple, which so closely resembles one on Dusseldorf’s Rhine riverwalk.
Really? That’s cool. Thanks Gwen.
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I’ve always wanted to own a old building. Beautiful images I hope someone does something wonderful with that building!
Me too. Thanks. 🙂
I live 5 minutes from here. Great job!
Cool. It has changed a great deal over the last five to ten years.
I’ve lived in the neighborhood next-door to OTR for almost 7 years. The changes in that time-and especially the last 2 or 3 years-have been extraordinary. I hope some of that filters into my neighborhood sometime soon.
It’s a shame to lose beautiful architecture/history, particularly during hard economic times! Similarly, Detroit is undergoing an awakening.
That’s awesome for Detroit. Hope it goes well.
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Beautiful photography. Love your attention to details.
Thanks so much. Glad you like that. 🙂
Wonderful old buildings – love seeing the details. Definitely a labor of love when they were created. Thanks for capturing them and sharing them!
Welcome.. Thanks Elaine.
Great splash of color!
Thx. 🙂 ..
I used to live just down the road, off of Vine Street. Great post here, Seth, it made me miss home!
Also, a vast majority of the next section in my novel is mostly set in downtown Cincinnati… I’m sure you’ll be able to appreciate some of the references that’ll be popping up if you stay tuned in the future!
-Dylan
Thanks for stopping by and liking my post on http://ilovegifting.me cause it got me to your beautiful blog! Your photographs are superb Seth. You’re doing an awesome job of showing us your world.
That’s very kind of you. Glad you came over here and visited.
Wow, nice photos! I see what you mean, you could have taken those pics in Germany. I love the bleached-out look!
Thanks. Glad you like that! 🙂
I love Over the Rhine, and love that you’ve showcased it! It’s great to see what Cincinnati is doing with the area.
Thanks. It’s a unique area.
I love the buildings Seth! Brilliant places with architectural beauty! Love the details and your photography brings them out splendidly.
Thx so much. It’s a neat area of Cincinnati.
Love this series of architectural picture, it does remind me about every name of the detail that you took. Do enjoyed to look at it.
Thx so much Treedson.
Love old architecture. I’m glad more is being done lately to conserve these lovely old buildings.
Me too. Thanks Elizabeth.
I enjoy the details in these photos of buildings. I am a pen and ink illustrator of 8 historical tours in Delaware and Lancaster, those details make me smile!
Wow. Sounds like a fabulous job. 🙂 Thanks.