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The weather’s changing - getting much colder. For some reason that makes me want to shoot more. On final approach to The End of Semester Grind. Three from yesterday/today. Enjoy.

Lights and Shadow, 16^th and Market

Orfeo Working, Temple University

Two Over Four, Temple University

Walked into town earlier today to do some studying but things got derailed from there. “The best-laid plans of mice and men”. Enjoy.

Building, North Philly

Self-portrait on the Train, North Philly

Steel Drum Musician, Suburban Station

Post and Beams, West Philly

Green Line Cafe - Study #1, West Philly

Green Line Cafe - Study #2, West Philly

Bike Racks, University City

Cross Walk, Drexel University

Drexel Institute, Drexel University

Tree and Crane, Drexel University

Trane Trussel, University City

5 MP/H, Center City

Schuylkill Jogger, Center City

Couple - Study #1, Center City

Couple - Study #2, Center City

Feelings of sadness gripped me today as I said good-bye to my parents who had visited myself and my two brothers this week. For me, they were a much needed breath of fresh air; my proverbial sunlight on a cloudy day. I hope that I have some time in the near future to go and visit and spend time with them. These are a few shots from running around while they were here. Enjoy.

Vegetable Truck, 48^th and Spruce

Philadelphia Convention Center, China Town

Roasted Ducks, China Town

My Son [Wyatt], Upper Darby

Little Pete’s, Center City

Old Man, Center City

The splendor of fall has almost left us. Most of the leaves have passed their zenith in color and are now fading into the more subtle colors of decay. But despite that the weather has been more than pleasant, warm enough for just a sweater. But between the imminent visiting of my parents and the end of the semester approaching I will be inconsistent in my postings. Hope these few can satisfy you temporarily. Enjoy.

North East Philly (as seen from Gladfelter Hall), Temple University

Telephone Pole, West Philly

Two Old Leaves, West Philly

Mop and Bucket, Center City

Waiting For the Trolley, Center City

R7, Temple University

Steps, Center City

Wall - 19^th Street Trolley Stop, Center City

Now is the time for brisk walks. The weather almost beckons one to go out doors and breathe in the crisp air. I thought I would see how I could do with night photography with my little gadget. A couple more camera phone shots. Enjoy.

Self-portrait in Shower Room, Center City

Rock and Plants Study #4, West Philly

Amtrak Station, Center City

34^th and Chestnut, University City

Parking Garage, University City

Time moves ever onward. Neither stoping nor slowing for those who are not at the right place at the right time. Much like waiting for the train. So in light of that, I took three quick studies of the wall at the train station I go to in the morning on my way to class. Enjoy.

Rock and Plants Study #1, West Philly

Rock and Plants Study #2, West Philly

Rock and Plants Study #3, West Philly

Today was a quintessential fall day. Crips light and hard shadows during the daylight hours and warm, enveloping light at sundown. Shot these while grocery shopping. Cell phone shots again. Enjoy.

Ivy, West Philly

30^th Street Post Office, Center City

Empty Lot By the Numbers, Center City

Amtrak Station, Center City

Schuylkill River at 30^th Street Bridge, Center City

Trees and Lights, Center City

Okay, so this is kinda silly but I needed some escape’ism today at work. I’ve continued the camera phone shenanigans. Hard to believe this thing is only 1.3 megapixels (amazing what you can do with Photoshop). Have a chuckle. Enjoy.

Self Portrait, 49^th Street Train Stop, West Philly