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Category Archives: Photography
Caturday
You can consider this the Caturday Cheapskate Edition in that I use a formally stray cat, a used camera and a free image editor on an old computer. Continue reading
Posted in Caturday, photo manipulation, Photography
Tagged cat, frugal, GIMP, Joe Williams, photography, Plywood the Cat, USA
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Jerry Blavat
I found out this morning that Jerry Blavat passed away. He was a Philadelphia DJ/institution who hosted Philly’s annual Columbus Day Parade. As a popular DJ, he was as important to Rock and Roll music as the musicians. He seemed … Continue reading
Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged "The Geator with the Heater", Connie Francis, Danny Aiello, Deana Martin, DJ, Jerry Blavat, Philadelphia
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A Neon Reminder
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, antique store, neon signs
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Friday Five – Number One Hundred Thirty Two
One hundred thirty second in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.
Posted in Collage, Friday Five, Photography
Tagged collage, Friday Five, vintage photographs
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May I Borrow Your Crib?
Judging from the squawking of a squirrel early this morning, he was none too happy that a hawk had taken temporary residence in his nest waiting for his breakfast.
The Three Food Groups
Sign for Federal Donuts.
Christmas Food Shopping on 9th Street
Despite the rain, shoppers came out in droves to buy their produce and meat in the Italian Market.
Posted in Holiday, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Italian Market, South Philly
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Tree’s Up!
My collection of midcentury ornaments.
Posted in Holiday, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Christmas ornaments, midcentury, vintage
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