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March, 2009

Philadelphia: Police Cruiser Crash

I was leaving the National Mechanics restaurant in Old City and when I approached 5th & Market Streets, it was blocked. I saw police cars and fire engines so I parked on 5th and walked down with my camera.

On March 24, 2009 a police cruiser collided with a VW Passat driven by an 18yo female on 7th and Market Sts in Philadelphia PA. This is the aftermath. News coverage from FOX29

View the complete set of photos here

Hand held Canon 450D/XSi w/ Sigma 18-200mm

I got there after they used the jaws of life to get the drivers-side door of the police cruiser off. There was a small crowd remaining when I got there. People were speculating on what happened. Immediately, blame went to the police officer. I offered my thoughts to a police officer and well wishes for the injured officer. Their job is so risky it’s a wonder things like this aren’t more commonplace.

Life / Philadelphia / Photography — 1 Comment
17
Mar 09

Sk8 Patrick’s Day

Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

Or rather, “Sk8 Patrick’s Day,” as the title eludes. is what I call the photo walkabout that Melody Kramer (her photos) and I embarked on this past Saturday, March 14, 2009.

The day started out like any other… lazy Saturday, no plans. Everything was normal and dull until Melody reached out across the the Twitterverse for some companionship on a photowalk through the city of Philadelphia. I obliged and met her in Center City.

Started walking towards City Hall where we ran into St. Patrick himself

We took the shortcut through City Hall where we came upon the skaters (don’t call them Sk8ers).

We moved on from City Hall to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul where Melody snapped these great photos inside. We left there after a brief walk through, I didn’t take any photos. We met the “tour guide” who confessed to us that he’d only been on the job for 2 hours. His name was Dan, look him up at the Cathedral and tell him Melody and Vince sent ya *wink*

We had lunch at TGIFridays on the Parkway and watched as many a drunk bar crawler stumbled by our window seat. Stepped out side and found the green scene:

These were taken on the Saturday BEFORE St. Patrick’s day.

Melody and I walked over to LOVE Park, world renown skateboard park in Philadelphia, PA:

Nom Nom Skater Bench

Some body wants the ring Or is this the toolbox of LOVE Park?

Attention sk8ters, we have a poser

Then, I said goodbye to Melody.

Entertainment / Life / Photography — 1 Comment
7
Mar 09

Watchmen

Watchmen promo event at Brave New Worlds in Philadelphia, PA

Friday night I went to the 9:45p screening of the highly anticipated graphic novel-turn-movie “Watchmen (2009)” with friends. One thing, if you see the movie this weekend, get there early enough to ensure your crew can sit together.

All things considered, I enjoyed the movie immensely. We saw it in an IMAX theater at the AMC Loews 24 in Cherry Hill, NJ. Very small theater despite being IMAX. I’m used to bigger screens and better seating at the Neshaminy AMC theater. Despite the movie being 3 hours long, it didn’t feel like it. Sure your body gets tired from prolong sitting, but my mind never wandered. I was always deep into the film. There are a lot of great visuals, subplots and psychological twists in the film to keep you engaged. At times, it can be a little campy and corny, but let’s face it, it takes place in the 80’s!

My critical review of this movie in 3 words: It was good. You definitely don’t want to be the only one in your crew who hasn’t seen it THIS weekend.

SPOILER: There's a lot of PENIS in the movie. You'll see.