Expressions: Photographs from the Post-Gazette 2015

APRIL 2016 – NOVEMBER 2016 The Expressions: Photographs from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2015 exhibit featured 75 photos from 2015, including the work of more than a dozen photographers.  

A young girl in a classroom sits on a colorful floor, looking upward while holding a red object. Several other children are seated around her, all engaged in the group activity. The setting includes educational materials and decorations commonly found in a school environment.

The look of concentration on the faces of athletes and musicians. A knowing glance shared between family and friends. Joyous laughter captured during the moment of celebration. These slices of life, caught through the lens of photographers from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, highlight the human side of news stories from the Pittsburgh region during 2015.

The Expressions: Photographs from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2015 exhibit, on the History Center’s fourth floor, features 75 photos from 2015, including the work of more than a dozen photographers.

Photo Gallery

A young girl in an orange dress stands among a row of uniformed firefighters who are lined up, looking straight ahead with serious expressions during a ceremony or memorial; the girl is looking up at one of the firefighters.

Flag Raising, Andrew Rush Carly Paige Blair, 7, looks at her father, James Blair, of Pittsburgh Fire Engine company No. 4, during a flag raising ceremony at Allegheny General Hospital in honor of National Donate Life Month. Blair worked with Daniel King, a City of Pittsburgh Firefighter who became an organ donor last year. The King family and a group of Pittsburgh firefighters were on hand for the flag raising. Andrew Rush, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 2, 2015.

Three students in blue marching band uniforms sit on stairs indoors, each holding a snare drum and talking to each other. Another student sits higher up on the stairs, looking at a phone. The setting is a school hallway.

Band Break, Andrew Rush Members of the Westinghouse marching band take a break after performing during an assembly at Pittsburgh Lincoln elementary school that celebrated the school’s STAR status. Pennsylvania Acting Education Secretary Pedro Rivera visited the school for the assembly. STAR stands for Students and Teachers Achieving Results and is a rewards and recognition program in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Andrew Rush, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 7, 2015.

A man plunges into a river, creating a large splash, while five other men stand nearby in the water watching and reacting. The surroundings suggest an outdoor setting with trees and greenery in the background.

Polar Bear Club, Michael Henninger Hundreds of people jump into the Monongahela River from the Mon Wharf as part of The Pittsburgh Polar Bear Club’s annual News Years Day plunge to benefit Project Bundle-Up on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Michael Henninger, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jan. 1, 2015.

Close-up of an elderly man with a gray beard and mustache, looking slightly upward and smiling gently. His eyes are moist, suggesting emotion, and his expression is warm. The background is blurred.

Community Cares, Rebecca Droke Al Johnson of Penn Hills gets emotional during “Moving from Marches to Measurables,” a community meeting hosted by Pittsburgh Interfatih Impact Network ommunity members and Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay at Baptist Temple Church in Homewood on Feb. 26. Mr. Johnson worked in the Los Angeles Unified School District for 20 years and saw the effects of violence by and against children and teenagers. Rebecca Droke, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Feb. 26, 2015.

A basketball player wearing a blue Chartiers Valley jersey leaps in the air on the court, with other players and a crowd watching in the background.

Half-Court Shot, Matt Freed Chartiers Valley’s Matty McConnell celebrates after hitting a half-court shot to end the third period against North Allegheny in the WPIAL class AAAA championship Saturday, Feb.28, 2015 at Petersen Events Center. Matt Freed, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Feb. 28, 2015.

A soccer player in a black USA jersey takes a selfie with a group of fans behind a barrier at a stadium. The player holds a colorful phone and has sunglasses in their mouth. The fans are smiling and wearing soccer jerseys.

World Cup Champion, Lake Fong Abby Wambach fixes her hair before taking a picture with fans after practice at Heinz Field on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The US Women soccer team will play Costa Rica on Sunday and the game marks the team’s first match since winning the 2015 Women’s World Cup. Lake Fong, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Aug. 15, 2015.

A ballerina in a white tutu and tiara stands smiling among a crowd of people dressed in dark winter clothing inside a dimly lit history museum. The ballerina is centrally positioned, her bright costume contrasting with the muted tones of the other visitors. The background features display cases and exhibit panels, partially visible behind the crowd.

Light up Night, Lake Fong Gracie Swisher, 16, of Pittsburgh Ballet Theater participates into the officially Light Up Night ceremony at the City County Building. Lake Fong, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Nov. 20, 2015.

A group of men sit closely together indoors, holding their hands up in prayer. In the foreground, a man wearing a brown sweater and a silver ring is in focus, with several men visible praying in the background.

rayer Vigil, Lake Fong
Ansar Khan, 50, of Johnstown, Pa., prays at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Wilkinsburg. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community holds a prayer vigil for San Bernardino victims after 14 were killed and 17 were injured in the attack.
Lake Fong, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Dec. 19, 2015.

A steel bridge mid-demolition, collapsing in a cloud of dust and debris from an explosion; leafless trees line the riverbanks, while cars and trucks are parked along a highway visible in the background.

Greenfield Bridge Demolition, Bob Donaldson
The Greenfield Bridge falls onto the Parkway East as explosive charges go off.
Bob Donaldson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Dec. 28, 2015.

A ballet dancer wearing a maroon leotard and black pants balances on pointe behind a wooden chair, with her arms and head resting on the back of the chair, in a dance studio featuring mirrored walls and several other people visible in the background.

Rehearsal, Michael Henninger
Alexandra Kochis performs a piece in the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s studio run-through of its “PBT Premieres” show. The show was performed onstage at the Benedum on March 6-8.
Michael Henninger, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Feb. 27, 2015.

A young boy sits on an adult’s shoulders and gives a high-five to a smiling man in a suit outdoors, with several people and a blue sky in the background.

Hello, Mr. President, Bob Donaldson
President Barack Obama greets Elliot Riley, 2, riding on the shoulders of dad Andrew after he arrived at the 171st air Refueling Wing on his way to speak at the VFW Convention at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Bob Donaldson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 21, 2015.

A man sits alone on a wooden chair in the hallway of a mausoleum, surrounded by rows of flower-decorated stone crypts. He looks up thoughtfully at a gold-colored painting or mural hanging high on the wall above him. The light is soft, and the atmosphere appears quiet and contemplative.

Visiting Ruth, Bob Donaldson
Jack Beiber blows a kiss to his late wife, Ruth, during his daily visit with her at Pittsburgh’s Calvary Cemetery.
Bob Donaldson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Feb. 5, 2015.

A person lies on straw, resting with their back against a large brown cow inside a barn. The cow is lying down calmly next to the person. Red buckets are placed in the background near the wooden barn walls.

Cow, Larry Roberts
Emily Speer ,14, from Portersville, sleeps with “Frosty ” an 8-year-old milking shorthorn, in the cattle barn at the Big Butler Fair, July 5, 2015. Emily had spent the morning learning showmanship for dairy cow judging.
Cow, Larry Roberts, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 5, 2015.