Category Archives: Photography

An Ode to Summer

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Tina Garceau

As Labor Day approaches, another marvelous summer comes to an end – days at the pool, backyard tomatoes, barbecues, mosquitos, and fruit pies. I found this photo in my neighborhood antique store, while sifting through the stacks. It was taken in Atlantic … Continue reading →

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Fiddling Around in Photoshop Alternatives

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Joe_Williams

I have a number of less than great photos shot with point-and-shoot cameras, and I decided to have a little fun exploring the possibilities of image editors other than Adobe’s Photoshop. Above is a daytime shot of the Drake in … Continue reading →

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What Would Tippi Hedren Do?

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Living dangerously at 5th & Washington.

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Portrait of a Grandmother as a Young Woman

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Pardon the James Joyce reference. Another photo of the grandmother I’ve only heard vague stories about from my father, who was six when she died. I love everything about this photo – the pince-nez, her choker necklaces combined with the … Continue reading →

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The Gates of Hell

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Joe_Williams

 I know that we’re basking in the dog days of summer, but Halloween is just around the corner! With October 31st in mind, I decided to take a spooky shot and see what I could do to push it a … Continue reading →

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School Photo

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Tina Garceau

This is a photo of my grandfather that I forgot I had. He was born in 1891 – so a guess on my part is that this was taken in 1902 or 1903. What I definitely know is that it … Continue reading →

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Arm Wrestling

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Another mysterious family portrait, the man in the middle holding the stop watch is my grandfather. The other two guys –  they may be co-workers from American Thread, brothers, cousins, or friends, hopefully someone chimes in. I do love the staged … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Dan!

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Tina Garceau

A very happy birthday to our friend Dan – Vietnam Vet, Phillies fan, photographer extraordinaire, and all-around-good-guy. Hope you have a swinging’ day!

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Beating the Heat at Dilworth Plaza

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Shot at Dilworth Plaza at the center of the city where Broad and Market Streets intersect — City Hall.

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