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Category Archives: Photography
A Walk ’round the Pond
Back in the 1980s, I went to art school, and I along with all of the other illustration majors were required to take a minor course in photography. We had to shoot the photos as well as process the negatives … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, Photography, The Photo Elective
Tagged 1982, New Jersey, Parkview, pond, Westville
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Alice Lajeunesse Vertefeuille
Last week’s photo which had a number of names scrawled on the back, turned up some interesting information. Lisa, a woman from my hometown, led me to her family’s Facebook page. I was able to identify one of the women in … Continue reading
Neo-Classical Sunrise
A little after six in the morning on Broad Street. Shot of the Ridgeway Library which is now the front of The Philadelphia High School for Creative & Performing Arts.
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Broad Street, Joe Williams, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, photography
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The Spice Corner
Sunday morning on 9th Street.
Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, hand painted windows, spices
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Sunday Morning on 9th Street
Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, produce stands
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Under 95
In South Philadelphia
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 95, concrete, convergence, dirt, grime, highway, Joe Williams, overpass, Pennsylvania, perspective, Philadelphia, photography, rust, South Philadelphia, urban
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Storm Drain Near Gateway High School
Back in the 1980s, I went to art school, and I along with all of the other illustration majors were required to take a minor course in photography. We had to shoot the photos as well as process the negatives … Continue reading
A More Fashionable Time
Another studio portrait taken of my grandmother and a relative/friend that I restored over the weekend. As I zoomed in to fix the creases and dust specks, I noticed that she was wearing pince-nez with a chain attached. These particular types … Continue reading
Posted in News, Photo Restoration, Photography
Tagged Rhea Lajeunesse Garceau, vintage photographs
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Broad & Pine
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Joe Williams, Philadelphia, Philadelphia College of Art, photography
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