these pictures are from the Odunde street festival in Philadelphia. it was really interesting to me to see how one culture visably feeds another. i.e. angolan-brasilian capoeira and breakdance birimbaos provide rhythm

Angel Pasteups

author: vz : Philadelphia, PA

(this sign in a previous incarnation) Her image (from a cathedral in Reims), her idea to put it up, my execution / placement / compositional choices. She's back in France now, she was here for only five days this time and I don't know if she's coming back. Such an idiot, I didn't tell her the one thing that really matters.

Walnut & Liberty

author: Nairi : Philadelphia, PA

view from Walnut st. That's the 1 Liberty Plaza-- tallest building in Philadelphia.

Another Beach Towel Truck

author: vz : Philadelphia, PA

two lights after this one of these days I'll have to stop and find out if they're actually beach towels or really tacky carpets... my curiosity is killing me (lower northeast Philly, thirty minutes from Center City (an hour ten by subway+bus), built up very suburban-like in the 1950s)

Tasty Place

author: vz : Philadelphia, PA

Ladies' Entrance

author: JJ : Philadelphia, PA

"Ladies' Entrance" at the Cresson Inn in Manayunk, PA near Philly. I upped the brightness and contrast so the sign would show up a bit better in the picture. I actually like the effect that had on the background as well. JJ www.thechurning.com

Girlfight

author: JJ : Philadelphia, PA

It seems like most people come here to post pictures, but I've got a story for you. This is a true story that happened here in Philly. As Momo (my special lady) was walking home from work the other day along Chestnut Street in Center City, she noticed a group of girls gathered on the sidewalk. Momo wasn’t paying too much attention, but she noticed one girl pulling another girl’s hair. It looked to Momo like they were all friends, just goofing off, but it quickly became apparent that three of the girls were picking on the other three girls. These...

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