Oh Christmas Tree

Disrepair

Latimer Courtyard

Basement Stairs

Ghost Sign

The theft of a dedication plaque reveals the sign of a former tenant of this center city building currently occupied by The Curtis Institute.

The Violin Maker

Fall Foliage

The trees are finally showing their fall colors...

Philly Architecture

Thoughts under construction....

Urban Renewal

A wrecking ball bringing down an abandoned building as part of the Convention Center Expansion project. The juxtaposition of the "Pedestrian Entrance" sign made me laugh out loud when I noticed it while snapping the wrecking ball in full swing. Do Not Enter would be more appropriate....

Storefront Sculpture

This sculpture displayed in a storefront caught my eye during a recent lunchtime walk to the Reading Terminal Market. The reflection of the building on the opposite side of the street gives the look of a double exposed image.

Zagat Rated

The facade of one of the many new restaurants opening in former grand Center City row homes. I love how the opposite side of the street is reflecting in the glass panels of the door and window and yet you can see inside, making out the details of the wine bottle, the white table cloths and that familiar burgundy sign "Zagat Rated."

Amazing Grace

The Emerald Society Pipes & Drums prepare to accompany Officer Chuck Cassidy to his final resting place. Officer Cassidy was shot when he walked into a robbery in progress in a Dunken Donuts on Wednesday October 31 and died from his wounds the following day. He is survived by his wife, three children his mother and brother. "No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends."

Reflecting on City Hall

With one of the lowest turnouts in a general election, Michael Nutter defeated his Republican opponent in the most lopsided victory in Philadelphia mayoral history. The Mayor Elect will need a significant turnaround in voter participation in order to address the very real problems of this great city. Godspeed Mr. Mayor.

Shelby Cobra

Sunday Drive

Candle & Calla Lilies

New York, NY

A spectacular night view of the Manhattan skyline from a vantage point across the Hudson in New Jersey.

Bartender Art

Fall Fog

While driving to work this morning, I noticed this layer of radiation fog hovering over the grounds of the Armenian Church in Wynnewood. I pulled into the parking lot and took some shots...a brief but interesting detour. Fall is in bloom and its almost Halloween!!..one of my favorite holidays.

Night Lights

As I exited the rink in Exton tonight following a lopsided loss, I noticed this tree with it's colorful fall leaves illuminated by the parking lot lights. As is often the case, others heading toward their cars were staring at me with a bewildered look wondering what I was doing. Its not what I'm doing...Its what I'm seeing. I see pictures...all the time...everywhere.

Off to the Slammer

The fascination with prisons and the human interest stories that emerge from behind their walls are the subject matter of every art form. I caught this Eastern State Penitentiary tour trolley waiting to be boarded in the the late afternoon on 17th street. I have to plan a visit with my camera.

Examining Light

I visited with my favorite dental hygienist this morning and found myself examining the examination light. Yes..I had my camera with me.

Centre Square Atrium

Reflections in the Creek

Covered Bridge

One Liberty Place

Pacific Coast Breakers

Reading Terminal Market

Literate Angel

Morning Flight

Shutters

Pennant Fever

With two games to go, the Phils had a one game lead on the New York Mets atop the NL East and their destiny in their own hands. The Mets trashed the Florida Marlins 13-0 and the Phils fell to the Washington Nationals 4-2. So after 161 games, with the Phils and Mets tied for first, it comes down to the last Sunday of the regular season. What a wild ride and exciting season for a win starved city and franchise. Citizen's Bank Park will be crazy tomorrow!

Sign of the Season

Fall has arrived with all its splendid colors. I stumbled across this pumpkin patch on my way to a hockey game. Reminds me of the animated feature "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown."

Early Morning Fog

A early morning fog rolled in on Tuesday and appeared to shroud the upper floors of the Comcast Center.

Blooming Jungle

A bugs eye view of a floral centerpiece....a blooming jungle of colors.

Reflections in the Sand

A brief pause from a productive meeting to take a reflective walk on the beach. I love this shot!

Living Fossil

The Horseshoe crab is an arthropod that is more closely related to spiders, ticks and scorpions than true crabs. They are often referred to as "living fossils", as they have not changed much in the last 350 to 400 million years.

The Dunes

The path to the beach cut through the dunes has been the subject of an endless number of drawings, paintings and photographs. In the early morning, this scene quietly screams "peaceful" and always brings a smile to my face.

Seashells

...down by the seashore.

Beachfront Property

This beachfront property sits just beyond the dunes at the southern most part of Avalon. No one was home this September morning...the light in the windows is the reflection of the rising sun.

Fire in the Sky

Before beginning the exploration of "Good to Great", I spent the early morning exploring the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Avalon. I never tire of watching the sun rise and set. This morning's rising set the sky on fire...or so it seemed.

Street Vendor Florist

Some view the street vendors of Philadelphia as less than desirable and believe they detract from the city's cultural renaissance. For me, the sights, sounds and smells that emerge from the carts and stands of these small business entrepreneurs are an integral part of this city's personality and culture, reminiscent of a time when business was conducted in open marketplaces. My favorite are the flower vendors who beautify our city with their floral arrangements one corner at a time.

Baby You Can Dry My Car

The blow dryers of the car wash created some interesting water formations as pooled water was forced from my cars windshield. Multiple clicks of the shutter captured the process.

Cadillac Reflections

This Cadillac DTS reflecting the tree lined street, overhead wires and cloud formations seemed to have a mural painted on its trunk. Pictures within pictures are everywhere!

Car Wash

I was just about to enter the car wash when I noticed the colorful brushes and wraps as they swallowed the vehicle in front of me. I reached for my camera which was sitting on the front passenger seat and snapped this photo.

Skate Board Prodigy

I was killing time today waiting for my son's hockey game to start. Adjacent to the rink is a public park that includes a really cool skate park with a variety of ramps and rails. This young prodigy was the best of the skaters enjoying this beautiful day.

Those Summer Days

The days are getting shorter and there is a hint of fall in the air..a time for one last reflection on those summer days. "That's when I had most of my fun, back...high high high high there. Them summer days, those summer days." - Sly and the Family Stone

Cloud in the Centre

Cira, derived from Cirrus, the most common form of high level cloud characterized by thin wispy strands and tufts. I caught this Cirrus reflecting off the Cira Centre. Does it appear to you to be a cloud in the Centre?

Art Behind Bars

I took this shot on the upper east side of Manhattan. This abandoned gated building entrance served as a canvas for some unknown artist.

Incredible Planet

It has been six years since the horror of September 11, 2001. The graphic images of that day are indelible and are a reminder of the violence and hatred humankind is capable of...the atrocities we have committed against each other stain our history and cast a shadow on the evolution of our species. I could think of only one image to post this day...."Earth Rising." We are fortunate to share this tiny blue planet. I hope I will live to see the day when we recognize we are all human beings and learn to revel in our diversity and differences.