:: October 2013 :: dpedu.io ::

Oktoberfest 2013

Traditional Accordion Player

I really wish this photo came out better. Oh well!
Summit

A short distance from the gondola drop-off, the peak of Little Whiteface.
Locking horns
Ticket

My "Cannon" and my ticket.
Cloudsplitter Gondola

The quickest way to the top of Little Whiteface!

Every October, the ski resort at Whiteface Mountain has a small Oktoberfest. Traditional German music, food, beer, and demonstrations are featured, and many local vendors come to show off their homemade crafts.

This is the first time I've gone in many years, and the first time I went being older than 21! It's a ton of fun and is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area during the skiing offseason.

Thu, 10/17/2013 - 09:47

RIT Center for Multidisciplinary Studies Website

The CMS Website was created for RIT's Center for Multidisciplenary Studies, and was graphically designed by Dumbwaiter Design and developed by myself. It's based on Drupal to allow the CMS staff to easily create and post content to the website.

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 13:46

Exploring Benson Mines

Abandoned Excavator's Engine
Garage Door

Outside view of another building showing the decay of the area.
Abandoned Excavator

...With no bucket. Likely a Massey Ferguson 450.
Machine Shop Roof

Outdoor view of the first building, the roof on this side is nearly rotted through. Most of the buildings were built with cinderblock walls, metal trusses, and wooden roofing.
Outside

The office/bathroom is inside this building, and the first building in the album is visible through the trees in the background.

Benson Mines is a long-abandoned iron mine near Watertown, NY. The mine was shut down in 1978 and the buildings and have been completely abandoned ever since. Abandoned man-made structures are my favorite to take pictures of, so I couldn't resist exploring!

Tue, 10/01/2013 - 09:26