THE URBAN PERSPECTIVE

Model Spotlight

2009-10-11T17:25:00.003-04:00

IMG_0197 Originally uploaded by RayBanBro66 Showcasing up and new coming talent I shot this back in the winter at Scruffy's Lounge, in Northeast Philly The owner was hosting a calendar model shoot for a Bar Calendar he wants to produce for next year. Be sure to view a large version of this here VIEW ON BLACK I'm always looking for aspiring models to feature on my BLOG. And with frequent

The Woman Behind Khidija's Fashions

2009-10-10T18:54:00.010-04:00

The Woman Behind Khidija's Fashions Originally uploaded by RayBanBro66 Local Philly fashion designer "Khidija" made her "Fall Harvest" fashion line debut last weekend The event was held at Marathon Bar & Grill in Philly, complete with "live" entertainment, & DJ after party Be sure to check out the larger version click VIEW ON BLACK To see more of Khidija's creative fashions, and other

The Feline Den

2009-10-05T20:21:00.002-04:00

The Feline Den Originally uploaded by RayBanBro66 Shot in the latter part of the afternoon. View this image on black VIEW ON BLACK URBAN PERSPECTIVE photography

Gettin My Shine!!

2009-09-26T22:13:00.003-04:00

Big Daddy Pimpin!! Originally uploaded by RayBanBro66 "SKKKREEETCH!!!" VIEW ON BLACK (click) This izzzz ....ol' skool ....... Street shot one afternoon last fall , university campus ........... Philly ..... Gettin My Shine URBAN PERSPeCTivE photography

X-Files : Fort Mifflin

2009-09-25T20:25:00.004-04:00

X-Files : Fort Mifflin Originally uploaded by RayBanBro66 You'll have to view the ORIGINAL size to see what I'm referring to (clik on the green Original to link over to larger size in my Flickr account) This was shot at Fort Mifflin on the Delaware in Philly. An old Revolutionary War Fort...which has been extensively documented for paranormal activity My on camera flash DID fire believe it or

The Unexplained : Fort Mifflin

2009-09-23T12:32:00.008-04:00

Unexplained : Fort Mifflin Originally uploaded by RayBanBro66 This past weekend I went over to Fort Mifflin on the Delaware (in Philadelphia) Can't remember which room or quarters this was in. Anyways, I noticed the following unexplained "light" in the middle of the room AFTER I snapped this image. It does not appear on any pics before or after this one, so i do not think it was some "fluke"

The Liberty Bell

2009-09-19T07:32:00.004-04:00

The Liberty Bell Originally uploaded by RayBanBro66 In a whole new light :) This is probably one of Philly's most heavily toured treasured items. So it's almost impossible to get a shot of it by itself (as a visitor). Tried some experimenting in Photoshop and this was the result Be Sure to click here VIEW ON BLACK to see the larger version I included the Original shot also. You can

Humans & NonRuminant

2009-09-15T20:59:00.003-04:00

Humans & NonRuminant Originally uploaded by RayBanBro66I originally was gonna call this shot "Poignant Moments" First be sure to VIEW ON BLACK to see this larger Shot this at the Philadelphia Zoo earlier this year. Since this was taken, said elephant(s) have now been moved to the zoo in Pittsburgh, Pa. Philly no longer has elephants at the zoo.... ..... "Poignant Moments".... the slight

Time For Action

2009-09-05T08:24:00.002-04:00

Time For Action Originally uploaded by RayBanBro66I shot this back in January during President' Obama's Whistle Stop Tour in Wilmiington Delaware First, Be sure to view the larger version of this shot by clicking VIEW ON BLACK This shot always stuck out in my mind. He had just delivered a historic speech, turned from the podium, 1st Lady Michelle behind hm, then looked into the audience

Urban Vogue

2009-09-05T00:25:00.005-04:00

Urban Vogue Originally uploaded by RayBanBro66This is a 3rd or 4th incarnation of a severely underexposed shot. Shot this at a local jazz festival in the West Oak Lane Section of Philadelphia last summer. I REALLY was tryin to get the taller lady in frame, but the one with the sunglasses stepped into frame as I snapped . click VIEW ON BLACK clik to see this larger This image was

Pool Lovers...Get A Kiick out of this!

2009-08-23T07:12:00.004-04:00

Pool Lovers...Get A Kiick out of this! Originally uploaded by RayBanBro66Switching up the look of my Blog to reflect the "vision" if you will of URBAN PERSPECTIVE Going back thru my portfolio, and giving select images some new "flavor" In this shot, I was invited to be a guest photog for a calendar model shoot hosted at Scruffy's Lounge in the Northeast section of Philly. Be Sure to VIEW

Let Us Pray

2009-08-23T04:08:00.003-04:00

Let Us Pray Originally uploaded by RayBanBro66I shot this a couple evenings ago. Noticed our little friend here, ran inside the house, and grabbed camera. I was stretched out on the porch flat on my belly for this one. Can we say Symbolism? Let Us Pray....... Be Sure to VIEW ON BLACK photography courtesy URBAN PERSPECTIVE AMEN!

Moments in love

2009-08-09T19:45:00.002-04:00

Moments in loveOriginally uploaded by RayBanBro66Wanted to get this one up on my blog since it's new and fresh.Attended a wedding yesterday as a guest, but always have the photog eye turned "ON" LOLThis is one of several images I snapped yesterday. Since I was a guest, and not shooting in any "official" capacity, I'm sharing this image as well as any others from that day. Please be sure to view

Barmaid ...on a Bike

2009-08-08T04:24:00.002-04:00

Barmaid ...on a BikeOriginally uploaded by RayBanBro66Downtime from photoggin allows me to sort thru the many THOUSANDS of images I've shot and go back and edit.This was shot one eveining at Scruffy's Lounge in Northeast Philly.The owner hosted a model party for next year's bar calendar.She's actually a barmaid......but I think she's cute enough to pass for a model. Agree?Be sure to see the

Decorum

2009-07-26T17:36:00.002-04:00

DecorumOriginally uploaded by RayBanBro66Haven't blogged in a minute. So thought I'd post sumthing new .Be Sure to view the large version VIEW ON BLACKThis was shot inside the McNeil Avian Center at the Philadelphia Zoo.This place is THEE place to be if you're a tropical bird :) Some of the world's treasured exotic birds take up residence here. And no doubt real estate in there..(trees, branches,

Sweet Tweet from a Diva

2009-07-11T05:25:00.002-04:00

Sweet Tweet from a DivaOriginally uploaded by RayBanBro66In this age of Social Networking and Web 2.0 , I still get out in the "real world" and photog.I was asked to photog a baby shower recently.As soon as I saw this message... A "Tweet" came to mind. If you don't Twitter, then this won't make any sense . Suggest you get on board :) Twitterclick VIEW ON BLACK now to see the large version of

An Imitation of Life

2009-07-04T09:55:00.003-04:00

Imitation of LifeOriginally uploaded by RayBanBro66A couple months ago, had a gig in the Rittenhouse Square section of downtown Philadelphia.I've always associated that section as "artsy" in the center of a metropolis. This particular park is surrounded by swank , high class hotels and other high rise buildingsSo as I was walking thru the park on the way back from the gig, I happened upon this

A "Damn" Great Spot

2009-07-03T05:54:00.002-04:00

A "Damn" Great SpotOriginally uploaded by RayBanBro66.... no , not for me, but if you view the ORIGINAL size of this in my Flickr account, you'll see the fisherman against the wall !! (you can click that Flickr by the way to see that particular size)Can you imagine the overwhelming view that must be..... standing there with all the water from the falls...and the noise.Even from my "spot".... it

The Bird

2009-06-23T20:14:00.004-04:00

For the birdsOriginally uploaded by RayBanBro66 :) :)You gotta see the large version of this...do so byclicking VIEW ON BLACKI shot this inside t the new multimillion dollar McNeil Avian Center at the Philadelphia Zoo.Whooooooo Knew? ROFL!!URBAN PERSPECTIVE photography....don't let it ruffle your feathers

Divas Legends

2009-06-20T13:39:00.002-04:00

Divas LegendsOriginally uploaded by RayBanBro66A Philly based socialite group asked me to photog their "Mad Hatter" anniversary.Who was I to turn THAT down? LOL...The event was held at a swank Rittenhouse Square Hotel in downtown Philadelphia.All ladies were exquisite , decked out in their fashionable hats and attire. They drew the attention of quite a few patrons as well in the hotel.>>click

Bokeh Haze Philadelphia

2009-06-16T21:17:00.003-04:00

Bokeh Haze PhiladelphiaOriginally uploaded by RayBanBro66What a VIEW!!!!!I shot this from THE top step of the world renowned Philadelphia Art Museum (yes, THAT Art Museum where Rocky Balboa made his iconic stance into history)>>click VIEW ON BLACK click << to see a larger version of this shotIt started drizzlin, and the bokeh on the car headlights .....lends it's own unique quality to the

Tropical Bird

2009-06-13T15:15:00.003-04:00

Originally uploaded by RayBanBro66Not too sure of the species name with this bird.I used my favorite "bird" lens as I've nicknamed the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4 - 5.6 lens (NON I.S. {image stabilization for non photogs})I'm normally NOT big on flash photography. But in certain circumstances I thought this shot, as well as a few I shot inside the brand new McNeil Avian Center at the Philadelphia Zoo

...through the eye of the needle

2009-06-13T14:55:00.002-04:00

...through the eye of the needleOriginally uploaded by RayBanBro66..I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. --JesusAt Philly zoo a couple weeks back. As soon as I saw the camel ...and the loop on the saddle.... the above quote from

Rain Brings it to Life

2009-06-05T19:54:00.002-04:00

Rain Brings it to LifeOriginally uploaded by RayBanBro66I think the Gods must have been smilin upon me that dayI was on a casual walk around the Art Museum area in Philadelphia.This shot is part of the George Washington Monument Statue that is across the street from the Art MuseumSure, I liked the effect I was seein thru one eye squinting thru the viewfinder>>click VIEW ON BLACK click<< to see

An Offering

2009-06-05T18:48:00.002-04:00

An OfferingOriginally uploaded by RayBanBro66This was from a series of shots I took around the world reknown Art Museum in PhiladelphiaI was on the Kelly Drive "side" strolling along and thought this would make for an interesting shot.Now the statue in the forground holding up the cross is more than 150feet away from the museum.And you can best believe the smaller statue on the roof "framed" by