The word photography comes from the Greek root words of ‘photos’, which means ‘light’, and ‘graphe’ which means a ‘representation’ of something, usually using lines or by drawing. Together, the words ‘photos’ and ‘graphe’ roughly mean ‘drawing with light’. This is a quite an elegant way of describing the art of photography since the practise…
Which Is The Best Place To View The Philadelphia Skyline?
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…
Which Are The Best Hotels in Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia?
Rittenhouse Square is a historic square in the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. Please refer to my article on how to get to Rittenhouse Square, where to park and things to do in Rittenhouse Square. I have also written an article about the Saturday morning Farmers’ Market at Rittenhouse Square. In this article I…
Which Is The Best Time to Visit Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is the sixth largest city in the United States by population. It is a city that is older than the United States of America and a very historic city. The American Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and approved in Philadelphia. Philadelphia is only about an hour away…
Easy Guide To The Reading Terminal Market In Philadelphia
Reading Terminal Market is a completely enclosed market located at the intersection of N 12th Street and Cuthbert Street in Center City Philadelphia. It is open to the public and the entrance is free. It opened in 1893 and was initially a train shed of the Reading Railroad Company. It is a huge complex and…
What Can You Do In Philadelphia In A Day?
Philadelphia is a very large American city and there are many things to see in the city. I have picked the 5 that are my favorites. You will notice that these are all in or near the Center City (downtown) neighborhood of Philadelphia. Until 1854, Center City was the “City of Philadelphia”. In 1854 the…
Which Is The Main Amtrak Station in Philadelphia?
30th Street Station is the third largest Amtrak train station in the United States (after New York Penn Station and Union Station Washington DC). In addition to Amtrak, 30th Street Station is also the most important train station for SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority). Philadelphia has two other large train stations, the Suburban Station and…
Things To Do At The Love Park Philadelphia
Love Park is a public park located in downtown Philadelphia (downtown is also known as Center City Philadelphia). Love Park is located right in front of the Philadelphia City Hall. Love Park is also known as John F. Kennedy Plaza and more recently as Bank of America Plaza (Bank of America donated $250,000 and is…
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…
How To Use The Rule Of Thirds In Photography?
The Rule of Thirds – Mastering Photography and Composition. The ‘Rule of Thirds’ is one of the most important concepts to understand in the field of photography and can be utilized in landscapes, portraits and still life. What is the Rule of Thirds in Photography? Fundamentally, the rule of thirds is a technique you can…