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Tulips, Garden, Independence National Park, Philadelphia 
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Bill (@oraclebill)

Indy Hall, Philadelphia.

Bill (@oraclebill)
Indy Hall, Philadelphia.

Lara.

Bainbridge St Barrel House, Philadelphia.

Lara.
Bainbridge St Barrel House, Philadelphia.

Adam on the roof — surrounded by fairies. @adjoterus

Adam on the roof — surrounded by fairies. @adjoterus

A photographer’s photographer. Spencer rocking his Sony NEX + manual 70-200m flea market gem of a lens. Bastard takes awesome photos AND looks great in front of the lens too. Just not fair …. 

https://www.facebook.com/spencer.skelly

A photographer’s photographer. Spencer rocking his Sony NEX + manual 70-200m flea market gem of a lens. Bastard takes awesome photos AND looks great in front of the lens too. Just not fair …. 
https://www.facebook.com/spencer.skelly

Shots from a beautiful spring day weekend visit to the Philadelphia Zoo. 

Lives - Created Over Years - Changed In Minutes

I hesitated to publish this over the last few weeks. Too much crap hitting the news fans. Too much destruction. 

But now I’m feeling it’s alright to do so.  

This is the aftermath of a fire on Fabric Row in South Philly on April 6th, 2013. A firefighter lost their life doing their duty .. making sure that everyone else was safe and out of harms way. There were no other casualties or injuries.

I went by the site a week ago and took a series of shots. The power of fire never ceases to amaze and horrify me. A decade ago in Chicago I almost lost everything I had to a fire from a neighbor’s apartment. Ten more minutes, the fire crew said …. 

I think it’s important to remember that this can happen any time and be vigilant. Especially in a city of row houses. 

Lives - Created Over Years - Changed In Minutes
I hesitated to publish this over the last few weeks. Too much crap hitting the news fans. Too much destruction. 
But now I’m feeling it’s alright to do so.  
This is the aftermath of a fire on Fabric Row in South Philly on April 6th, 2013. A firefighter lost their life doing their duty .. making sure that everyone else was safe and out of harms way. There were no other casualties or injuries.
I went by the site a week ago and took a series of shots. The power of fire never ceases to amaze and horrify me. A decade ago in Chicago I almost lost everything I had to a fire from a neighbor’s apartment. Ten more minutes, the fire crew said …. 
I think it’s important to remember that this can happen any time and be vigilant. Especially in a city of row houses. 

Babe, burgers & bokeh. Still lovin’ my X100 :)  @Good Dog Bar, Philly

Babe, burgers & bokeh. Still lovin’ my X100 :)  @Good Dog Bar, Philly

Springtime and bird houses. Fitler square neighborhood, Phila.

Blackboard drawing and words from the artist regarding his latest show: “Fast, for a Catcher” that is currently on display at Indy Hall. 

http://alrightmike.tumblr.com

Blackboard drawing and words from the artist regarding his latest show: “Fast, for a Catcher” that is currently on display at Indy Hall. 
http://alrightmike.tumblr.com

Playtime in Fairmount Park. Went out to the cherry blossom festival at the weekend and thought we’d have a little fun with a hat, a lady and some cherry blossoms. Given all the crap that’s been going on currently, hopefully this might make someone smile.