New Sun Rising

NSR is pleased to announce this years First Ray Grant recipient:  " Pittsburgh's Industrial History".  Project leader, Ben Peoples, seeks to 'Explore Pittsburgh's Past from the Skies of the Present'.  Through use of Kite Aerial Photography techniques integrated into the development of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle; Peoples will select 6 abandoned industrial sites to visually document.  While working with the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area organization, he has identified a list of 40 local sites to survey and consider.  Ben plans for the project to culminate with mapping from the images produced, holding a photography show, compiling a book, and keeping an active website with images freely available.  The birds eye view images of these abandoned sites are historical, educational, and breathtaking.  Kicking off his efforts in March 2010, New Sun Rising is excited to be partnering with such a creative approach to fostering a new understanding of our industrial heritage here in Southwestern PA.