The_Philadelphian
@the-philadelphian
Artist Photographer Part - time introvert Philadelphia born and raised Lover of art, music, the human conditon and funny shit.
This was my favorite cut from the album. They're still at it too.
Yesterday was the 100th year of the Ben Franklin Bridge celebration and NJ, Philly closed it off to vehicle traffic, allowing pedestrians to walk back and forth all day, vendors, etc. Pics 1,2: Courtesy / Elevated Angles Pic 3: Mid 1920s Pic 4: My version of #3 taken in 2012 #photography
With over 80yrs in the business, singing gospel and RnB, civil rights activist Mavis Staples celebrates her 87th birthday today. Mavis, born July 10thi 1939, is the last surviving member of the family band, Staple Singers. #musicsky #BlackHistory
"memphis mirror" Shelby Farms Lake Memphis TN August 2020 #nature #photography
"cottage life" Fairmount Park Philadelphia Pa August 2020 #architecture #nature #Philadelphia #photography
"liberty place" #architecture #photography #philadelphia 17th and Chestnut Sts Looking west 25th Floor
"philly jesus" Summer 2010 #streetphotography #blackandwhitephotography Michael Dennis Grant. Former Philly 'street celebrity' at one time. Personal hardships, former addict, multiple loitering arrests, community service aside, he now drives Lyft when he's not preaching. Good to know he's alive.
"hot sausages" Times Square, NY Fall 2017 #streetphotography #photography #NewYork
"night market/Chinatown" 11th and Race Sts. Philadelphia Pa #streetphotography #blackandwhitephotography #Chinatown #Philadelphia
In the end, she never realized how much she was loved. Remembering songstress 🎤🕊 Phyllis Linda Hyman July 6, 1949 – June 30, 1995
Time for lunch. Grabbed my hat, shooping bag and switched off the cookout tunes on the bluetooth speaker. GM pokes head in the door: "You get your red, white and blue flowered lei for the 4th?" Bruh, I'm not wearing that today.
Its all fun and games til your cat slaps your camera like mine did.
Today's high: 103° Feels like: 112° Drink water. Mind your business. Listen to some music.
When it's over 100° in Philly and you look at anyone longer than .01 seconds.
Happy Birthday Missy Elliott 😎 🎤⭐️ Born on this date July 1st 1971 #SupaDupaSky
"urban renewal" This has always been a fave shot of mine. I was getting gas across from a group of old row homes, and notice how the the apt. complex towered above. The apartment was a few blocks away which added to the odd depth. #photography #architecture