Walk Ride Bike

Mondrian Subway

Viewing the city through a camera lens is very different from through our actual eyes. Average sites become more interesting and seemingly interesting views sometimes become flat. During my trek down to center city the strongest impulse I had to fight was photographing strangers - vagabond subway riders, pirating merchants, homeless people and animals, students, business men, and tourists. Without permission I didn't feel comfortable taking a snapshot, but I feel convinced that Philadelphia's most interesting feature is it's community. Every surface of the city is marked with the insignia of it's users - some markings beautiful and some far from beauty.

George: The Economist

A good hour of my journey I spent with George. I have never met George before, but outside of The Gallery Mall he and I discussed many topics. George has experienced many struggles in his life but has big plans for the future. He is concerned with the country's debt and political stagnation and has decided to take an active part in resolving these issues.  He currently is working on proposals to submit to government offices on how to change our current condition. George used to work in finance and has a far greater understanding of both history and current events than I do.

Yes, George shamed me as a college student. But despite that I learned a thing or two and got to know one of Philadelphia's very interesting citizens.