Philadelphia: Avenue of the Republic

Just before Christmas I made a trip to the Please Touch museum here in Philadelphia.  I had never been to West Fairmount Park and was surprised to come across a really nice Civil War Memorial.  In researching, I found that it was built in 1897 and is called the Smith Civil War Memorial.  Here are a few shots of this monument to fallen heroes.

Duncansville: Pet Photos

While visiting family for the holidays I managed to grab some shots of the family pets - my mother's cat and my brother's dog.  Although I prefer nature and architectural shots, it was actually fun to capture the animals.  Here are a few shots.

Kennett Square: Longwood Gardens

Although December has been crazy hectic with work travel and end-of-year deadlines, photography is always a great release.  I decided a little relaxation was in order and decided to take an early Sunday morning trip to Longwood Gardens - a bit southwest of Philadelphia.  The gardens are beautiful and I can only imagine how awesome the property is in early spring with all the flowers in bloom.  Here are a couple quick shots from my trip this morning.

Philadelphia: 30th Street Station

This evening I took a trip over to Amtrak's 30th Street Station, just on the edge of Center City Philadelphia.  Situated in University City, adjacent to Drexel and the University of Pennsylvania, 30th Street Station is considered the 3rd busiest public train terminal in the United States.  The Art Deco architecture is pretty amazing and I decided to capture some shots.  While I have plenty to share, for now, I've got just a few for you.

Poughkeepsie: The Hudson River

During my trip to upstate New York I made it a point to take a quick little trip to the Hudson River banks in Poughkeepsie.  The Mid-Hudson Bridge and the Walkway Over the Hudson are great photo opportunities and I had never been down to the waterfront.  Here are a few pics from that trip.

Pawling: Nuclear Lake

I'm long overdue for a photo post.  Last month I was able to make a trip back to the Hudson Valley to visit good friends and get in some good hikes.  One of those hikes was to Nuclear Lake, just outside of Pawling, New York.  The lake was the source of water cooling for an experimental plutonium plant back in the 1930s.

Philadelphia: City Skyline

I finally found a bit of downtime to get some dusk photography of the city skyline.  It's been on my list for a while and today's weather was pretty sweet.  I decided to get some shots from the new South Street Bridge which offers a pretty nice view.  Check it out.

Dallas: Highland Park Village

Believe it or not, the oldest shopping center is located in Dallas, Texas.  Highland Park Village is in the northern part of Dallas, surrounded by luxury homes in an upscale neighborhood.  Of course it's fitting that most of the shops in the village are high end - Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, and Escada to name a few.  At night, Highland Park Village is transformed visually by accent lighting in all of the Great Oaks that line the sidewalks.  It's a pretty nice place to visit.

Vancouver: Sights of the City

I thought I would share a handful of photos from Vancouver that showcase a variety of locations around the city.  From the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Stanley Park and the Seawall, there are lots of sites to see - and they are all spectacular.

Fort Worth: Water Gardens - Black & White

Here's some other shots from the Fort Worth Water Gardens.  They were my least favorites but I cropped them a bit and added a black and white filter since the colors weren't making them feel too special.

Catskills: Newman's Ledge

This is an overdue post from my early spring visit to New York.  I enjoyed an extended weekend in upstate New York for a visit to a really great friend and his family.  I really enjoy spending time with Mike and his family because they are avid outdoor enthusiasts.  We always get a hike or two in during any given visit.  Here's a few photo highlights from one of the hikes.