for your enjoyment
January 14, 2008
As I mentioned in my first impressions post, there is lots of trash here in Philly. Lots of it gets picked up by the trash people, and lots of it hangs out on the streets. This picture should give you an idea of what I’m talking about. But my reasoning for this post wasn’t to talk about trash or pictures of trash, but rather to talk about (or refer you to) pictures of things that aren’t trash.
This weekend I went on a long walk around my neighborhood and took pictures of things I saw. I’ve posted some of them on my flickr site, and I welcome you to go take a look at the things I’m seeing and how I’m seeing them. It’s complete with murals, cool walls, doors, churches, and some other stuff. I only put about 20 up, and there will certainly be more added in the not too distant future.
I’d also like to take this opportunity to again thank you for all the phone calls, texts, facebook messages, and blog comments. You guys are great. Not sure if you’ve noticed, but the past two posts have brought in double digit comments. Thank you Andy for helping me get there with less than 10 commenters.
So while I sit here at work, scanning pictures and listening to Journey’s Greatest Hits, you sit there at work and look at my pictures, then come back here and tell me what you think, if you feel so inclined.
Uncle D.O. those are wonderful! It seems so colorful there, even the trash seems to add some artistic surroundings to the sidewalks. Aims and I got our tickets and we will be in New York March 2nd-5th. That’s our details… we will figure out yours later.
The pictures are incredible! I would love all the murals — I like the one with the smoking cigar. My favorite two are the one you took underneath the cross on the courtyard and the close-up of the red doors. Very cool.
man, what a neat place with neat bikes, murals & doors. you are great with the camera, who knew?!
my pizza is ready or else this comment would be longer
doors with character are always great. Bethan and I are soon going to do a big compilation piece with different doors from around louisville. I don’t know what draws us to them, but they sure do catch our eyes.
Man, I want some pizza…
Sweet photos! Did you ever decide on a SLR or are you still using your ‘other’ camera?
I love all of the colors in the murals. They bring richness to an otherwise gray world.
I can’t believe all of the cool places for pictures around there. I’d go crazy!
yours is the only blog i’ve commented on in months.
[my pleasure]
[here we go again]
d.o.! you are only a bus ride away! i’ve never eaten a philly cheesesteak….