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A fire hydrant (also known colloquially as a fire plug in the United States or as a johnny pump in New York City, because the firemen of the late 19th century were called Johnnies), is an active fire protection measure, and a source of water provided in most urban, suburban and rural areas with municipal water service to enable firefighters to tap into the municipal water supply to assist in extinguishing a fire. Buildings near a hydrant may qualify for an insurance discount since firefighters should be able to more rapidly extinguish a fire on the insured property.
A simple shot of a fire hydrant. The red and green compliment one another nicely, while the gray street creates a clear background.
I have always been intrigue with the fire hydrants in KLCC Park. Don't get to see these kinds of hydrants. This one is situated right in front of the back entrance to KLCC and its so difficult to take it without having people around it. I had to wait for 15 mins with my camera ready before I could find a window of opportunity (my decisive moment?). Unfortunately this was taken at about 3 PM and there are no interesting shadows. But I do see a lot of potential for some shadow work. I will go back very early in the morning. Hopefully the shadow play will be interesting and especially no people.
I took this one at f/2.8 because I wanted everything else blurred out. I htink I will experiment with the DOF next time.
This is one of the odd fire hydrants in Tampa that doesn't have the yellow/mint green paint scheme that the majority of fire hydrants in Tampa, FL have. I have yet to learn who decides what ccolor which hydrants are painted.
Ulrich Wolf: Hier eins meiner Fotos aus der "Hydranten"-Sammlung. Vielleicht könnte das zu einer neuen Serie inspirieren. Wie sehen eure Hydranten aus? Sind alle rot?
First day of snow. Finally scannin it on here. If viewed in large you can see how he is lookin a the hydrant.
Watercolor painting of a shiny nickeled fire hydrant with me lying down in front and a friend leaning against it on the right (you can see her boot and jean cuffs at the bottom).
It looks abstract, but it is actually a quite realistic impression of the scene. If you go to Mississippi State University you can see this hydrant outside the back of the Library.
An artist works on her winning hydrant design. Theme? Water.
Local artists were asked to brighten up Harrisburg's historic Shipoke district by painting decorative designs on the riverfront neighborhood 's fire hydrants. Winning designs were selected by a panel of judges chosen by the Shipoke Neighborhood Association and Art Association of Harrisburg. www.artassocofhbg.com/
Deadline for design submissions were Monday, June 30. Possible designs might include children, dogs, flowers, rivers, and patriotic themes. Forbidden are themes related to sex, politics, death and religion.
Selected artists will paint the hydrants at their own expense, using materials specified by the Harrisburg Fire Department. Local residents and area businesses may sponsor individual artists by making a cash or in-kind donation of $250 or more.
Once the hydrant paintings are completed (deadline is Aug. 20), a "people's choice" contest will be held during the annual Kipona Fest to determine the winners of cash prizes: $400 for first place, $300 for second and $200 for third. Other artists will receive commemorative gifts.
Awards will be announced during a public reception on Sunday, Aug. 31, at the Conoy Street Playground.