Anxious Riders

Anxious Riders, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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The Boss checks her watch as we wait for the Northbound train to Glenside, PA, at SEPTA's 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA. After an exhausting day in NYC, we anxiously anticipated its arrival.

LUMIX 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 on a G2
[ 0.2 sec (1/5) | f/3.5 | FLength 14 mm | ISO 400 ]

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On Edge

On Edge, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Al fresco diners anxiously wait for their lunch to arrive. Seen at the Comcast Center, Philadelphia, PA.

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.001 sec (1/1600) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 100 | Manual exposure ]

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luscious mouth watering..., firm fries, hot burgers, .... shakes,pop, ... tasty soda, ....

luscious mouth watering..., firm fries, hot burgers, .... shakes, pop, ... tasty soda, ...., a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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These are but a few of the descriptive phrases that will surely wake up your taste buds as you enter the Pop Art Bar & Restaurant on E 58th St., New York, NY.

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on 1Ds

Sax Man

Sax Man, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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A jazz band entertains the lunchtime crowd at Commerce Square along Market St., Philadelphia, PA.

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.004 sec (1/250) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 125 | Manual exposure ]

Fade Away

Fade Away, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Though some believe in diamonds and pearl
And feel like they're on top of the world,
They shall fade away, hear what I say.
♫ Listen

Pentax-M 55mm f/2.0 on a G2
[ 0.003 sec (1/400) | f/2.0 | FLength 55 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

An "i" With a Hairy Tittle

An "i" With a Hairy Tittle, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Vivitar 90mm f/2.8 Macro + 2X Vivitar Teleconverter on a 30D
[ 0.008 sec (1/125) | f/5.6 | ISO 100 | Manual exposure | On-camera strobe ]

On Our Shortlist

On Our Shortlist, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Apothic Red is a captivating blend of three distinct grapes, with the dark fruit flavors of Syrah, brambly spice of Zinfandel, and a smooth elegance of Merlot.

In our search to add new wines to our shortlist, this is the best one so far! Try it and surely you'll enjoy it, too!

Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S on a 30D
[ 0.02 sec (1/50) | f/1.2 | FLength 50 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

Manayunk Canal Towpath

A short walking tour along the towpath toward Manayunk Brewery then back along Main Street. A vicinity map is included at bottom of this post.

All images were captured on a Panasonic GF1 with an Olympus 17mm f/2.8 lens.

Overhead train tracks as seen from the parking lot off Main St.

On the towpath looking westward

East-bound on the towpath

The ramp that leads to Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant

The Bryn Mawr Running Co.

Levering St.

A mural along the canal

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The Express Train To Bokehland

The Express Train To Bokehland, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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I got a tap on the shoulder and a gentle warning from a Transit Police Officer that photography of mass transit is prohibited.

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.02 sec (1/50) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

Saved By The Little Guy

It's one of those occasions that can't be missed and need to be captured in pictures!  I thought about the venue and available lighting and decided on fast prime lenses to be the optimum set-up.  Brought along a couple of Speedlites, just in case. I was all set to shoot my daughter Mariel's promotion ceremony.  Or so I thought.

The gear I planned on using.

Positioned myself in the corner of the auditorium where I could get an unobstructed view to the stage.  As I turn on the camera to take a test shot, BAM!!!  It hits me, "NO CF CARD"!!!  I had forgotten to take out the memory card from my desktop computer!

Oh, NOOOOOO!!!!  I forgot the CF card at home!

Thanks to my daughter's LUMIX FH25 point-&-shoot camera, I was able to capture those precious moments as she walked on stage to receive her promotion certificate. 

A nifty & capable performer it is indeed!

Shaking hands with the School Principal, Dr. Joseph Waters.

And now with PA State Representative, Hon. Tom Murt.

Receiving her Promotions Packet.

And I learned a simple yet important lesson that day.  Always keep a spare memory card in the bag!

Crowd Favorite

Crowd Favorite, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Lunch trucks and wagons, like this one, are a cheaper and faster alternative to the ubiquitous fast-food chains more lunch-goers are opting for.

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on 1Ds
[ 0.003 sec (1/400) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 125 | Manual exposure ]

Doorstep Convenience

Doorstep Convenience, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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For patrons of the theater: trolley lines, a Chinese take-out, a bar and an ATM machine are but a few steps away. And, no, I did not go inside!

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 1/4000 sec | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 125 | Manual exposure ]

A Movie & A Cold Brew

A Movie & A Cold Brew, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Enjoying the movie "Taken", starring Liam Neeson, and a cold one from Yards Brewing Co. Cheers!

LG GR500 Camera Phone

Penn's Landing Lunchtime Run on 06/07/2011

Race St. Pier & Promenade

I decided to run to the Delaware River at lunch to check out the new pier & promenade at the end of Race. St.  Continued on down Columbus Blvd., turned around at The Moshulu and headed back towards Walnut St.

 
The sidewalk was crowded with lunch-goers and it was interesting dodging pedestrians!

Race St. Pier & Promenade

Ben Franklin Bridge detail shot

Race St. Pier & Promenade

Columbus Blvd. along Penn's Landing

Columbus Park

The Moshulu

Another great day to be out running indeed!

The Moshulu

The USS Becuna & Olympia

Looking back toward the Seaport Museum

Looking down to Walnut St.

I'm not sure if they're still open.

Independence Hall is undergoing a facelift.

Washington Square Park

Do marathon runners like eating here?

Run Route created on Runkeeper.com

All images were captured through an LG GR500 camera phone.

Impervious To Blur!

Impervious To Blur!, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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"Nope! Your tilt-shift magic has no effect on me! I am unaffected by your focal plane manipulations! Bwahaahaahaahaahaaa!!!"

Cue-in background music & choir begins singing... "He's a real no-keh man, sitting in his no-keh land..." ( sang to the tune of this Beatles classic).

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 1/4000 sec | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

West 52nd & Fifth Ave.

West 52nd & Fifth Ave., a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Only here do you find mythical giants and mortals walking the streets in peace and harmony. Only here in the city that doesn't sleep, New York City!

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.001 sec (1/2000) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

Parking Space

Parking Space, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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View On Black

As seen at The Riverfront, Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA

Originally a black & white image captured on film. Negative was scanned onto CD and digitally edited using Canon's Digital Photo Professional.

Here's a link to the original: img254.imageshack.us/img254/4237/335909r11212ox0.jpg