Category Archives: Photography

The Fifth Beatle

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Joe_Williams

This is another of The Photo Elective series of photographs that Tina, I and every other illustration major attending The Philadelphia College of Art were required to shoot, process and print. This is a self-portrait of Ms Garceau.

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Looking South – Now That’s a Door!

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Tina Garceau

Running around South Philly as much as I do – every once in a while I’ll stumble upon an architectural gem like this door. I love the keyhole shaped leaded glass window, and the quilted tin that surrounds the mail slot. … Continue reading →

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Mario Lanza’s Birthplace Demolished

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Tina Garceau

I just discovered that Mario Lanza’s boyhood home, located at 636 Christian Street, is being demolished to make way for two multi-family homes. How is it that the home of  a famous opera singer who made movies in Hollywood, and … Continue reading →

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More Tiled Entryways

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Tina Garceau

A shopping trip down East Passyunk Avenue with the boy, yielded more tiled entryways to shoot. I tried to research DiBiase located at 1623, to get an idea of the kind of business and a time frame – but I … Continue reading →

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Tiled Entryways Part III

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Tina Garceau

Since I began shooting these tiled entryways, I now find myself running into them all over the neighborhood. This green and white beauty, almost serves as a welcome mat to a private residence, while the two under the cut provide … Continue reading →

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Another Tiled Entryway

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Tina Garceau

This one is located on 9th and Bainbridge. SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave

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Looking South – Music in the Park – The Belleville Quartet

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Tina Garceau

On Tuesday night, The Belleville Quartet – a Philadelphia based acoustic jazz ensemble played at Bardascino Park at 10th and Carpenter. It’s the first in a series of summer concerts my neighbors and I look forward to. SaveSave SaveSave

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Tiled Entryways

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Tina Garceau

They’re all over South Philly, tiled entryways that marked former businesses – bakeries, drug stores, and butchers. I walk by them on a daily basis, and this week I decided to take some photos to showcase the various shapes, styles, … Continue reading →

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Chrysanthemum

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Tina Garceau

In Victorian times, the chrysanthemum represented honesty and truth. In Japan, it’s a symbol of the Emperor and the Imperial family. Buddhists use them as offerings because of their powerful Yang energy. I love them for their texture!   SaveSave

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