Capture Cincinnati | Jerome Strauss' Photos

Andy Murray signing autographs by Jerome Strauss

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:21:10 -0400

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Scottish tennis player Andy Murray signing autographs after winning the 2008 Cincinnati tennis masters.

Andy Murray posing with a fan by Jerome Strauss

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:20:40 -0400

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Scottish tennis player Andy Murray posing with a fan after winning the 2008 Cincinnati tennis masters.

Ninth Street Elephant by Jerome Strauss

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:27:25 -0400

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I heard this building used to be headquarters for the Republican Pary in Cincinnati, hence the elephant.

Downtown parking garage demolition by Jerome Strauss

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:53:18 -0400

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This downtown parking garage will not resist too much longer the blows of the wrecking ball. The site will later be used to erect the new Queen City Square Tower.

TV Crew covering the NAACP Convention by Jerome Strauss

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:13:11 -0400

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Local TV station crew waiting near the Convention Center during the NAACP Convention.

Gorgeous Scenery at Friendship Park by Jerome Strauss

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:12:43 -0400

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The Friendship Park, just a few minutes away from downtown, is one of the nicest places to relax and enjoy nature.

Over-the-Rhine Courtyard by Jerome Strauss

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:11:38 -0400

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I love looking at the buildings on Main Street, but I recently discovered that there is a whole other world hidden behind them.

View from Christ Hospital by Jerome Strauss

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:18:20 -0400

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Christ Hospital offers great views of the surrounding neighborhoods. I am always amazed how green the city looks just minutes outside of downtown.

Me on Fountain Square's jumbo screen by Jerome Strauss

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:21 -0400

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This was part of the "1000 Faces of Cincinnati" project. Ten-second video recordings of 1000 people from Cincinnati were shown on the giant screen facing Foutain Square as part of the re-opening celebration in 2006.

Friendly faces by Jerome Strauss

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:23:11 -0400

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I took this picture of my friends from the upper level of the Carnegie Arts Center in Covington.

Ceiling of the Carnegie Arts Center by Jerome Strauss

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:22:52 -0400

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It's always a good idea to look up in beautiful old buildings. This is the ceiling of the Carnegie Arts Center in Covington, KY.

Architectural details of the McAlpin by Jerome Strauss

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:02:19 -0400

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Once of the most iconic architectural details of Fourth Street, this lady wearing a pearl necklace is on the facade of the McAlpin.

Architectural details of the PNC Tower by Jerome Strauss

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:02:03 -0400

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The beautiful architecture of the PNC Tower, which was once the 5th tallest building in the world.

Kiss break by Jerome Strauss

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:01:41 -0400

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An innocent kiss break in the middle of a downtown walk. But my camera does not know how to take breaks!

Sinking boat! by Jerome Strauss

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:01:22 -0400

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During Paddlefest 2008, I took a shot of a boat clearly headed in the wrong direction. Actually, this was a short kayak whose owner was playfully taking nose first into the water.

Queen City Bike & Dine 2008 by Jerome Strauss

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:47:20 -0400

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About 50 bicycle enthusiasts participated in the first Queen City Bike & Dine this year. The event was organized by Park & Vine store owner Dan Korman; it combined a 15-mile bike ride around the city with sampling of food from 3 local restaurants.

Queen City Bike & Dine 2008 by Jerome Strauss

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:46:17 -0400

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Queen City Bike & Dine 2008 by Jerome Strauss

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:45:14 -0400

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Queen City Bike & Dine 2008 by Jerome Strauss

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:44:06 -0400

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Queen City Bike & Dine 2008 by Jerome Strauss

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:43:08 -0400

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Jim Tarbell in Findlay Market by Jerome Strauss

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:50:14 -0400

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Jim Tarbell in his Bavarian outfit at the 4th Annual German-American Citizens League cultural celebration in Findlay Market.

Why is everybody staring at me? by Jerome Strauss

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:49:27 -0400

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Watching kids is one of the most entertaining part of the Butterfly show at Eden Park's botanical garden. This little girl was wondering why she was the target of all photographers at the show!

Butterflies love me! by Jerome Strauss

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:49:17 -0400

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This little girl was a real butterfly magnet at the Butterfly show in Eden Park's botanical garden.

Historical vehicle the Gateway Quarter by Jerome Strauss

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:49:03 -0400

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Historical vehicle in a historical Cincinnati neighborhood.

Butterfly magnet! by Jerome Strauss

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:47:09 -0400

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This little girl was a real butterfly magnet at the Butterfly show in Eden Park's botanical garden.

Bromwell's cats by Jerome Strauss

Mon, 26 May 2008 21:53:15 -0400

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Those cats in the Bromwell store are always a source of entertainment when walking on 4th Street downtown in the evening.

TV reporter at West End gas station by Jerome Strauss

Mon, 26 May 2008 21:52:56 -0400

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Gas station west of downtown Cincinnati on Friday before Memorial Day weekend.

Coke/Mentos geysers on Fountain Square! by Jerome Strauss

Thu, 22 May 2008 19:30:09 -0400

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On May 24, 2007, Cincinnati became the site of a new world record as the largest number of Coke/Mentos geysers ever was launched on Fountain Square. Diet Coke was used, otherwise all those people would still be stuck to the floor!

Guilford School by Jerome Strauss

Wed, 21 May 2008 23:37:29 -0400

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The Guilford School is one of the most beautiful downtown buildings, especially at night.

Merry Weather Leather by Jerome Strauss

Wed, 21 May 2008 23:37:14 -0400

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That's what downtown is all about: businesses you can't see anywhere else!

Olesya at the Hilton by Jerome Strauss

Wed, 21 May 2008 23:36:56 -0400

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My wife Olesya with the beautiful art deco of the Hilton in the background.

Downtown alley by Jerome Strauss

Tue, 20 May 2008 23:30:14 -0400

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This is a shot of the alley next to the Mercantile Library Building on Walnut.

Bay Horse Cafe by Jerome Strauss

Tue, 20 May 2008 23:30:01 -0400

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One of the greatest ghost signs in town, fading away a bit more every day.

800 Broadway Building by Jerome Strauss

Tue, 20 May 2008 23:27:01 -0400

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The former Times Star Building is yet another art deco treasure in our city.

Looking down Main Street by Jerome Strauss

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:26:58 -0400

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The spendor of Over-the-Rhine with Main Street and its beautifully-preserved collection of Italianate architecture.

Plum Street Temple by Jerome Strauss

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:16:59 -0400

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Plum Street Temple is one of those places in Cincinnati that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime.

Art deco at the Hilton by Jerome Strauss

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:10:22 -0400

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Beautiful art deco in the Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel.

Downtown alley by Jerome Strauss

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:10:01 -0400

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This Cincinnati alley would be perfect for a ganster movie scene!

Human connection at Findlay Market by Jerome Strauss

Sun, 18 May 2008 22:34:45 -0400

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This is what makes Findlay Market so special:human connections. I just loved this scene of a little boy and a street musician, probably complete strangers to each other, finding this connection in the middle of all the hustle and bustle of the market.

Human connection at Findlay Market by Jerome Strauss

Sun, 18 May 2008 22:27:47 -0400

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This is what makes Findlay Market so special: human connections. I just loved this scene of a little boy and a street musician, probably complete strangers to each other, finding this connection in the middle of all the hustle and bustle of the market.