The Harp Pub

May 16, 2025 - Sitting along West Main Street in Belleville, IL (where I live) is the The Harp Pub. It’s easily recognizable from a distance because the building is painted bright, vivid yellow. It’s a fantastic structure that’s been undergoing renovations for some time (due to open in late Spring 2025?). Click here for a history of the building and the latest update. I’ve visited The Harp many times to photograph its unique character from the street view and sides to capture every angle. However, with the image below, I wanted to zero in on the contrasty yellow and black colors complimented by the brickwork, shadows, and electrical line running across the image. It’s a simple photo with clean lines, but compelling with all of those textural elements combined. Building stories on frame at a time!