Pencil Sharpener

This old sharpener sat gathering dust in an abandon school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The window light struck this old rusting sharpener in such a way to strike my interest as I explored the abandon and trashed school rooms. Its amazing how fast a place can decay when it is no longer inhabited. The walls were covered with graffiti and dirt. Books, chairs and desks were just left to sit and rot away. 

Pet Portrait

Pet portraits are becoming more popular in the photography field since pets are family members too. This pet portrait is of my cat, Sally. I got her for my 5th birthday present, she is now 17 years old and still full of energy. Sometimes I think she believes she is a dog, constantly beging for food or some how taking up my whole bed.  

Manayunk Church

Churches around the world all have very different architectural styles. Some have a simple design while others may be an elaborate masterpiece. This photograph is of the St.John Baptist Church in Manayunk, PA. The church is a large stone building which is beautiful and elaborate inside with a cathedral ceiling and stain glass windows. The church resides in a small neighborhood of Philadelphia which is located along the Schuylkill River. Manayunk is known for its unique shops and local restaurants. Many visitors enjoy strolling the streets of this small urban town with the historical feel. 

Abstract

This is an abstract image I took by shooting through a glass. The red in the image is a lampshade and the white is a piece of paper. When you look at this photo, there appears to be movement because of the design in the glass.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is here, again, and that means it’s time to leave cookies out for Santa Claus! This year has flown by and it’s hard to believe Christmas is tomorrow. The smell of Christmas has been in the air for quite some time with the smell of the fresh cut tree all decorated for the holidays and the smell of homemade cookies baking in the oven. There are three kinds of cookies my mom makes every Christmas - crescent cookies, little chocolate chip cup cakes, and walnut delights -all of which disappear very quickly  in my house. These are all recipes passed down from my great grandmother and made only during the Christmas season. What are some of your favorite homemade cookies your family makes during the holiday season? May everyone have a wonderful Christmas Eve spent enjoying the season with family and friends.