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Category Archives: Photography
The Lit Brothers Building
I was running errands in town yesterday, when I passed The Lit Brothers building on 8th and Market. Built in 1859 by architects Edward Collins & Charles M. Autenrieth, the façade is a Renaissance Revival style. It reminds me of a wedding … Continue reading
The Portrait Sitter
Posted in Collage, Photography
Tagged black & white photos, collage, postcards, vintage photographs
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Figs!
I’m happy to report that my bird proofing experiment worked like a charm, the figs were perfectly ripe and delicious!
Summer Visitor
This beautiful boy made a trip into the city and was waiting to be unloaded from a trailer at 16th & Catherine on Tuesday. He and his buddy were about to give rides to a bunch of city kids who … Continue reading
Posted in Looking South, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged horse trailers, horses, pony rides, South Philly
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The Pope and the Pussy Cat
One of the great things about living in South Philly are our neighbor’s window displays!
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged ceramic cats, Pope Francis, South Philly, window displays
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Blueberries
One of my favorite things about summer besides swimming, are blueberries! I love baking with them, stirring them into yogurt for breakfast, or eating them as is. The market is now loaded with locally grown berries, and there is nothing … Continue reading
Looking South – Freezer Orders Filled
Neon sign in the window of Cappuccio’s Meats – a fixture on 9th Street since 1920. Their sausage selection is nothing short of amazing!
Posted in Italian Market, Looking South, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Cappuccio Meats, Italian Market
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JUMP!!!
Neighborhood kids cooling off in the dog days of August.
Posted in Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged city pools, South Philly, summer
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Carnations
Flowers spotted on Saturday morning on 9th Street.
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, carnations, flowers, pink
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