Tag: Urban
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Seattle Architecture
The twin towers of the Westin Seattle are 47 and 40 stories high, respectively, and were constructed between 1969 and 1982. Fun fact: The towers were featured on the cover of the Modest Mouse album, The Lonesome Crowded West. Westin Seattle, (2013)
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Philadelphia Dreaming
Philadelphia Dreaming is a simple digital collage created by blending two jpeg images. The image below left was found via Google image search using the search term “Philadelphia skyline view.” The image below right is a photo collage based on the painting, “Flaming June,” by Sir Frederic Leighton. Each image was scaled to match the…
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Shutter-Happy
Sixteen photos inspired by Philly Photo Day. Biker along Kelly Drive East Coast Boxer Midvale Avenue Vain Futility Baby Girl the Boxer A woman searching for In Riva Restaurant. (I know this because shortly after I snapped this photo, she turned around and asked me if I knew where it was located.) John, the landscaper…
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Reflections of Minneapolis
“All that you are seeking is also seeking you. If you sit still, it will find you. It has been waiting for you a long time.” -Clarissa Pinkola Estes Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA: I’ve left her behind time and again, but I always return. Whenever I’m away too long, I miss the city dearly. Recently, I…
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Turning the Mundane into a Photo Essay
Twice a week, I have a routine: park my car on 21st Street, walk to the Philadelphia Shambhala Center, meditate with friends, and afterwards head to Trader Joe’s to pick up a few items. In the two years I’ve been living in this city, the routine has become second nature. Last night, I mixed things up…
Virtually Gina 