More Masonic Temple

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Room in the Temple – Philadelphia – April 2015
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Hallway – Philadelphia – April 2015
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Stained Glass – Philadelphia – April 2015

If it were allowed, I’d get my tripod and wide angle lens and spend the day (or 2) there. Unfortunately it was a 1 hour guided tour, snap away. There were seven themed rooms and the halls and stairs were amazing.

More Geometry

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Triangular Building – Philadelphia – April 2015

“Poetry is as precise a thing as geometry.” Gustave Flaubert

Not sure what they kept in the corner.

I’m guessing there was a building where the tree and steps are and the triangular building filled out the block.

Quote found at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/g/gustavefla398425.html?src=t_geometry

Spring Flowers

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Spring Flowers – Philadelphia – April 2015
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Yellow – Philadelphia – April 2015

“Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm.”  – John Muir

Little spots of flowers in an urban environment. Walking around Philadelphia I remembered  the magic of spring in more temperate climates than where I live. A single flower is magic.

Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/spring?page=2

Geometric Shapes

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Masonic Temple – Philadelphia – April 2015
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Oriental Hall – Philadelphia – April 2015

From the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia. The ceiling in the second picture is made up of thousands of pieces of glass. This building was featured in the movie National Treasure – although our guide assured us there was no treasure there. The decor and architecture is unbelievable.

Something Different

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Love Park – Philadelphia – April 2015
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Art Museum – Philadelphia – April 2015

Spent last week in Philadelphia, only had my point and shoot with me, so the birds were elusive. But thought I’d share some random shots over the next couple of days.

This is the art museum, first shot from Love Park – then closer, which is more famous for having been in the movie Rocky, than for the fabulous works of art it contains. Including Carnival Evening by Henri Rousseau – my favorite artist.