I took the day off Monday to spend with my niece and my sister in Philadelphia. We met at my niece’s apartment and headed out and about.
Our first stop was Reading Terminal Market, which I’d heard about but never visited before yesterday. There was a plethora of vendors offering everything from lunch dishes to spices and specialty items. There was a great selection of produce and flowers as well. What a feast for the eyes and the senses!
I shot this photograph at one of the eateries. It just looked like Philadelphia to me.
Next we headed for Fabric Row and South Street. Along the way, I shot this building from the car window while at a stop light. I noticed there was a statue of a rider on his horse but I have no idea who it is or even what this building is. (Thanks readers, for letting me know it's City Hall!)
As my niece shopped in one of the many fabric stores along Fabric Row, I took photos. I liked these vintage dressmaker forms at the Pennsylvania Fabric Outlet.
Trying on some hats at Hats in the Belfry (I love that name).
William King’s striding sculpture is on the overpass above I-95 that connects South Street with the steps at Penn’s Landing.
My niece, Emily, with her mom ~ my lovely sister, Charlotte. Charlotte fun!
I processed all of the photos on this post with [Kevin Kubota] actions, specifically his chocolate syrup series. When it comes to b&w, I really like what he has to offer.
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I also have a really colorful photo on the Picture a Day blog today. Just for those of you who are jonesing for some color. And yes, it is a word.
Thanks for stopping by, my friends. Until tomorrow, then . . .
What a great day. I've never spent time in Philly, but when I do, I now know some great places to check out. Your niece and sister are lovely.
ReplyDeletelooks like a totally fun day
ReplyDeleteMy favorite kind of day...hangin' with my Mom, my sister, and my niece...we call ourselves "Girls on the Go"...and we love to spend time with each other! Laughs, fun, shopping, sight-seeing, and even sometimes history mixed in!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had this special day!
I love the way you processed these pics! Great shots!!
ReplyDeleteMiss Kate, I am so excited to see how your photographs have "grown" since your blog began. I especially like the people sitting on the diner stools and the dress maniquins (mispelled.)
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ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone! And annie d, glad to see a familiar face from my early days of blogging! Welcome back!
ReplyDelete~ C.G.
oh ms. kate...loved all these images from your trip to phily. each and very one is quite special.
ReplyDeleteliked your capture of your niece and the sculptural pieces.
we are heading up to york/atglen in september.
I love what you did with all the photographs. They look great.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are really great! I love the reflection of you in the window, slightly bent at the knees as you always shoot! And the diner picture is divine. B&W was the way to go with these shots!
ReplyDeleteBravo!
Wow, these were awesome pictures of a special day. I especially loved the guys at the eatery. I love the black and white and am appreciating it more as I see the lines better to draw. Very nice. Carla
ReplyDeleteThe Reading Terminal Market it the coolest place. Another is Anthropologie in the big mansion with the painted ceilings. Did you get to see it?
ReplyDeleteYour neice and sister are lovely.
Wow! The building facade looks East European to me--but what do I know! Looks like a fun time by all. Loved the look of the photos. C
ReplyDeleteFabric Row.....be still my heart! Sounds like you had a great time with your sister and neice!
ReplyDeleteThat picture of all the folks lined up on barstools in the eatery seems to have captured one of my few/limited impressions of the city. Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteMy dear Terminal Market! Ah, i can still smell the fish and produce and city!!
ReplyDeleteGeorge might have told you that the great French Rennaisance building in the center of everything is Philly City Hall with William Penn on top. A GREAT pile of a building, the world's largest free-standing masonry building (no frame work girders) and world's largest example of french ren architecture!!!
Just call me (Phily born) know it all ;-)
Lovely family!
aloha!
Comfort Spiral
LOVE the colour of these photos!
ReplyDeleteKate the photos are stunning. The b&W just screams beauty! Thanks for the tour.
ReplyDeleteOh Kate, now the temptation to visit Philly is even bigger- thanks for sharing your wonderful photos and I ADORE the black and white/chocolate syrup colour- WONDERFUL- I think when you take away the color in a photo you get more of the subject and these were wonderful subjects you took photos of!!! :-))
ReplyDeleteB&W's are my favs! You niece is a beauty! Love that shot of her in the hat!
ReplyDeleteSomeone said fabric? Fabric row? As in more than one shop on the same street? I can feel a trip to Philly in my future.
ReplyDeleteOh Kate, I just love the processing on these! I think the barstools pic is my favorite. Pure slice of Philly. I think the architectural gem is City Hall. Isn't it gorgeous? Like a tiered wedding cake.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had such a fun day. :)
I love, love, love these photos! Especially the one in the eatery.. so cool.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great day with two very special people!
Hi to sis Char.. niece is absolutely beautiful .. I hope she bought that hat, it suited her!
ReplyDeleteIt was a great day- I'm so glad you guys came!
ReplyDeleteP.S. It's City Hall silly!
Fabric Row? I think I'm going to cry. That sounds heavenly.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I love that last shot;)
ReplyDeleteThese photos are great!! Love the black and white. I also work at a City Hall, but not nearly as grand as this one. We have a horse and rider too, ours is of RJ Reynolds.
ReplyDeleteYour black and white pictures are stunning! Eloquently dated, I would love to be able to emulate your work!
ReplyDelete~Aly
I am a huge fan of B&W especially when the angles and lighting all come together to make really memorable and spectacular images...such as yours.
ReplyDeleteYour niece is beautiful and you really captured that beauty brilliantly.
Looks and sounds like great "girl time"...you know how much I LUV that:)
ReplyDeleteGlad the 3 of you had such a wonderful time Kate. Seeing Charlotte and Emily having such a sweet relationship really touched me.
ReplyDeleteThe diner image was excellent, especially since no one was looking your way. Kind of like a photo taken back in the 60's.
What a great city. I've never been but I'm sure there is plenty to see! Did you have a Philly Cheese Steak? ; )
Sharon
Wonderful photos! I love the black and white effect.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! I particularly enjoyed the pic of the stools/diner inside Reading Terminal Market, I was sitting there having breakfast just a few months ago :)
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