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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Sep 18

This morning in #Pittsburgh the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch was visible from the West End Overlook and it was incredible to see. The rocket and exhaust were illuminated by the rising sun just as it was centered over the city. My favorite rocket launch image to date.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Sep 17

Made a little reel of the tour as well to help give you a better idea of the new terminal. It’s so streamlined as well, and you can really get a sense of that here.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Sep 17

Meant to post these last week! On Friday I had the opportunity to tour the new terminal at @pitairport.bsky.social and it was such an amazing experience. It’s so close to being complete, and I loved seeing how open it was. The ceiling is a work of art, and I can’t wait to travel when it’s all done.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Sep 15

I haven’t been to the incline for sunrise in a while but just responded to the thread. Thanks!

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Sep 9

The farthest away I was to #Pittsburgh to capture the moon was 12.4 miles, and last night I was just shy of that at 9 miles but it worked out perfectly. The moon rose right beside the Steel Building, making for an unbelievable composition.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Sep 8

Downtown #Pittsburgh looked incredible tonight at moonrise, and I was even able to capture it behind the Gulf Tower. Even though the river wasn’t smooth, I kinda dig those shimmering reflections.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Sep 7

A view from yesterday morning and what might be one of my favorite images of the Iron City clock in #Pittsburgh. I actually captured this one from a few blocks away, and I think it's kinda cool how the clock just looks like it's floating above the South Side.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Sep 5

A foggy start to the day in #Pittsburgh this morning, and the view from the West End was the perfect spot to capture it. The fog was actually rolling in from the east (it normally comes up the Ohio from the West), so it was cool to see a wall of fog behind town.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Sep 5

Flying home from Iceland last week I had the incredible opportunity to pass over Greenland. It was something that I never even thought of doing, but when I looked out the window it was like looking at an alien landscape. Just incredible to experience.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Sep 3

A few recent film scans that I got back, all captured in the Strip District in #Pittsburgh. My favorite one is that first image of the pigeon walking in the crosswalk...it's just the type of image that film is made for.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Aug 30

Spent the week in Dublin and man was it fun. Bit of a whirlwind trip but I packed a lot into it, from Trinity College to pubs to churches and the bridges. So many images to share, but we’ll start with a view of the Temple Bar. It was a bit packed for my taste but still fun.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Aug 24

A few images of Edgar Thomson Steel outside of #Pittsburgh yesterday morning. I biked from downtown to McKeesport (about 34 miles round trip) and captured a bunch of images along the way. The light yesterday was perfect.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Aug 22

Never really thought the focus of one of my #Pittsburgh timelapses would ever be a clock, but that was the case last night. This is a little over an hour of the Iron City Clock before it was turned on yesterday evening and it came out way cooler than I thought it would.

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The Iron City Clock in Pittsburgh

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Aug 22

The Iron City Beer clock is officially lit in #Pittsburgh and it’s the perfect addition to the South Side. So many images and a timelapse to share but these are some of my favorites from tonight.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Aug 19

Trying to nail down just four images to share for World Photography Today is nearly impossible, but I'll try. From #Pittsburgh to Italy, and Death Valley to upstate New York, photography brings me a lot of joy and I'm so happy that I get to share it with so many people everyday.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Aug 17

A few days ago I headed into #Pittsburgh to capture some views of the old Duquesne Brewery clock, which is now a fiery red now that Iron City Beer has taken it over. It won't be turned on until later this week, but last week in the morning sunlight it looked so cool.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Aug 12

Yep!

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Aug 12

Some incredible scenes in #pittsburgh this morning as the Perseid Meteor Shower was visible over the Steel City. The first image is a 470 shot composite of stars creating steaks over the city, and the second one is just the meteors. Also pictured: Saturn and its rings and Jupiter with its moons.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Aug 11

The moon looked amazing last night as it rose behind PPG Place in #Pittsburgh from the West End Overlook. It’s been a while since the moon lined up with the city from here and I tried to take full advantage. Lots more images to come!

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Aug 10

Thanks. Yep, a little over 5 miles.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Aug 10

Both of these images of the moon and PPG Place in #Pittsburgh were captured this evening, as the moonrise in the city was incredible. I have so many images to share, but these are definitely some earlier favorites.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Aug 7

Recently got some film back that I shot at Kennywood Park and I think I may exclusively shoot film there. The vibe just could not be more perfect, and these images just make me feel like I'm back there as a kid.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Aug 5

Last week I launched my 2026 #Pittsburgh calendars and completely forgot to share them here! This is my 14th year doing a calendar, and I have a special anniversary edition, where I took 13 images from each of the prior year.

Thank you so much for the support over the years!

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Jul 25

Took a little break from social media as we were in Virginia Beach for a week, but I made sure to catch the Schwirian Farm sunflower festival last night. I was shooting some portraits in the fields but spent some time capturing the actual fields before and after the sessions as well.

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Dave DiCello @davedicello.bsky.social · Jul 18

Finally checked out the drone show at Kennywood earlier this week and it was so cool to see the history of the park presented over the Racer. These are some favorites, but I have a ton more that I captured, including a timelapse of the entire show.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbvP...

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