Unusual Portrait

This is an attempt at an "unusual portrait" or one that "goes against all conventional portraiture." 

This is Brian Pasquariello. He is a last semester senior in Sociology. He was sitting on the heater in Anderson hall. I met him before one of my classes and thought his tattoo and book was portrait enough. 

Four Square

This past Sunday (September 13th) I ran into a group playing four square on Temple Campus by the bell tower. They asked me to join so my fiance' and I did (although I ended up photo ninja-ing instead of actually playing). Diane, the organizer of the event said that she is going to try to have the group meet every Sunday afternoon, so it's a good time if you'd like to play.

This is my best try at four square triangle composition. I like the action... you might think that four square wouldn't be a ruthless sport, but I learned that it has it's moments. 

This is Diane. She coordinated the event through a Facebook group she made for four square at Temple. I'm glad the ball is stopped but wish I hadn't chopped off her unsuspecting fingers on her one hand. 

I don't think he was playing foursquare, but I like the whole musician in the grass thing. 

I don't know his name but would recognize him anywhere. I love the light and the depth of field here. 

Sophie's Yarns

Sophie's Yarns on fabric row is a quaint little knitting shop. My friend brought me here on Saturday.

I like the texture and color in the yarn photographs. Of course, a cat lover myself, I also like the cat picture- it seems true to that cats personality. 

Crossing

This is Sheryl. I took her photograph near 13th and Jefferson on September 11. She is a crossing guard who got stuck in the rain. Although her uniform may look like it would keep her dry, she told me that water will find it's way in. 

Temple

These photographs were taken on Friday, September 11. They were all shot near Anderson Hall. It was a rainy day, as well as a somber one. 

 Although the man in the background is not in focus I am hoping that the reflection of the caution tape in the water and the bubbles are enough to draw viewers into the back. 

Taking a moment to lean on the wall, I think a nice mood is created. I am a sucker for fog.

I think a bunch of rules have been broken, but the light on the fog is enough for me to enjoy the dramatic effect. 

Shown in class

Philadelphia's First Naked Bike Ride

Philadelphia's Naked Bike Ride: need I say more? To show support for biker awareness/ safety, gas free transportation, and oh yes- nakedness- bikers got together on Sunday, September 6 and biked around some of Philadelphia's most popular spots. So, as advised, "when in Rome, do as the Romans do," I tagged along, bared all I felt like daring and had a very good time. Just as the bikers ranged in ages, from as young as infancy (babies were in those carrier seats) to people who might be eligible for the SEPTA senior discount, we also varied in the amount of clothes shed. Some just took off their shirt, while others went for the full monty (and all of the others in between). All in all, I think this is one experience I'm glad I had before I died- complete and utter silliness. If we didn't achieve any of PNBR's original goals, I know for certain it made a lot of Philadelphian's laugh their heads off. 

Above: I like this photograph. It was hard to take because I was biking. I wish that a few more people were in better focus but the motion adds to the story.   

This photograph shows this guy how I saw him. I just wish there were catch lights in his eyes. 

This is just for fun. He did that spontaneously. I'm glad that I took it horizontal. 

Go Temple! Where's your cherry & white? 

OOh, I hope this made you laugh. That is all it's there for. 

I like this photograph because it helps show one of the reasons why so many people stripped down. It was funny how the more naked people were around you the more your own body image was boosted. It was good to see real people with real bodies, and not those air brushed plastics that are splattered on billboards across the nation. The only thing I would want changed (If I had my wish), would be having that guy in the background move so he was not coming out of this poor girls head. 
He seems to be another photographer on the ride. I like this photo and I really don't care that he is almost centered (which probably makes me some horrible person for breaking the rules).