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What Time Is The Best Lighting For Photography?

August 21, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

Sunset Photography

‘Golden Hour’ photography, also known as the ‘magic hour’ in the movie industry, refers to specific times of the day when the natural light of the sun is softer and has more of a reddish hue than during the rest of the day. During the first hour of the morning light and in the hour…

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Complete Guide To Minimalist Photography

July 22, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

Minimalist Photography

Minimalist photography is a deceptively complex art form that makes use of extreme simplicity in the photos while often using negative space to focus the viewer’s gaze on the fewest possible subjects in an image. The History of Minimalist Photography. Minimalism emerged in the mid 20th Century and has been used widely by artists, interior…

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What Is The Best Neighborhood To Live In Philadelphia?

July 19, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

Center City Philadelphia

Most cities in the United States have a downtown or financial district.  We have one in Philadelphia also.  We call it Center City.  Center City neighborhood is by far the best neighborhood to live in Philadelphia. Within Center City, there are a few popular neighborhoods like Old City, Society Hill, Rittenhouse Square, Washington Square and…

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Which Is The Best Place To View The Philadelphia Skyline?

July 4, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

Cret Park Philadelphia

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…

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What Are The Popular Synonyms For A Photograph?

June 23, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

Black and white flowers

Photography is a universally understood word that means many things to different people, bringing up thoughts of everything from a family photo album to a professional exhibition that you’ll never forget, poignant war images to fun snaps of the pets on Instagram! Such is the power of the art form of photography and so, around…

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Where is the Rocky Steps in Philadelphia?

June 22, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

Image of the Converse Shoes at the Rocky Steps.

The “Rocky Steps” are actually the 72 steps leading up to the main entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The Rocky Statue is at the bottom of the steps. These steps became very popular because of the movie Rocky starring Sylvester Stallone. Rocky came out in 1976. The movie was made on a budget…

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Where Is The Rocky Statue In Philadelphia?

June 16, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

Philadelphia Museum

The Rocky Balboa statue is in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. From the museum you have come down the “Rocky Steps“. Once you do, make a left and the Rocky Balboa statue is right there. The exact address is 2600 Ben Franklin Parkway. You have to first stop at the Rocky Statue, take…

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Which State Is The City Of Philadelphia In?

June 15, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

View from Rittenhouse Square

Which State is Philadelphia in? I get this question a lot particularly on Instagram. Philadelphia is in the State of Pennsylvania (PA). Pennsylvania is one of the most important states within the United States of America. Pennsylvania is the fifth largest American state in terms of population with almost 12.8 million people. California, Texas, Florida…

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Best Things To Do In Fitler Square Philadelphia

June 14, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

Victorian Era Fitler Square Fountain

Fitler Square Philadelphia – A Hidden Oasis. Fitler Square is a few blocks away from Rittenhouse Square. It is at the corner of Pine Street and 23rd Street. It is a small but beautiful public square. The square is named after former Philadelphia Mayor Edwin Henry Fitler. He was the 75th Mayor of the city…

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What Can You Do In Philadelphia In A Day?

June 12, 2020 by Hari Leave a Comment

Downtown Philadelphia

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…

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