Philadelphia’s skyline has changed dramatically in the past 15 years. The city itself is not big in terms of population when compared to Los Angeles or Houston, but it has a skyline that is much more impressive than those cities. In addition Philadelphia also has a vibrant downtown area (known as Center City) that both…
Everything You Need To Know About The Rittenhouse Square Farmers’ Market
Rittenhouse Square is one of the five original squares of Philadelphia. The square is in the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia and is close to Market Street and JFK Boulevard, where most of the major companies have their offices. Read my article on Rittenhouse Square for additional information about how to get to the square,…
The Best Photos of Philadelphia – May 2020
I take a lot of photographs every month. During lunch time or after work, I like to walk the streets of downtown Philadelphia and take photos. It is a way for me to relax and unwind. I wanted to present my favorites from the month of May 2020. Stars and Stripes Last Monday of May…
Guide To The Origins Of Modern Photography
When was photography Invented? The invention of photography revolutionized the world with its ability to immediately capture a scene in an instant while creating an indelible and lasting record of people, places and events. The first permanent photograph that was ever captured was taken by the French inventor Joseph Nicophore Niepce at his estate in…
Why Is No One Policing The Bicyclists In Philadelphia?
One of the first things that comes to mind when we talk about Amsterdam is how bike friendly the city is. It is true that the city is very bike friendly. But is it pedestrian friendly? NOTE: The featured photo above shows a cyclist trying to squeeze between two elderly cyclists and me in Rittenhouse…