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USS Enterprise
In 2001, Mark visited the USS Enterprise Aircraft Carrier. You can explore the ship via the 10-year-old virtual tours he created.
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Sony’s 30mm Macro Lens: Incredible Pics, Amazing Price
Our Sony a55 is always a favorite for use in still or product shots. Its in-camera HDR exposure combine feature and camera-based image stabilization make it fantastic for low-light hand-held photography. We recently outfitted the body with Sony’s f 2.8 … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment, Philadelphia
Tagged food porn, opa philadelphia, sony 30mm f2.8, Sony a55
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Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market
Philadelphia has long been the East Coast’s number one port for perishables. Earlier this year, the old, outdated Columbus Boulevard warehouse where fruits and vegetables were unloaded and readied for sale was superseded by a new facility. Located just behind the … Continue reading
Shooting a Lobby at 4 AM
Sometimes, a hotel lobby is the hardest space to photograph. The common area is used at all times of the day and night by transient visitors who do not adhere to their regular schedules. The Philadelphia Center City DoubleTree by … Continue reading
Posted in Interior Photography, Philadelphia
Tagged chandelier, doubletree, hotel lobby, philadelphia, philadelphia hotel
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Philadelphia from the Air
A recent gorgeous, crisp autumn day provided the perfect backdrop for an aerial shoot over Philadelphia. Some views of downtown follow. Looking North-East: . Looking North-West: . Looking East: Several more to come!
Posted in Aerial Photography, Philadelphia
Tagged center city, cityscape, downtown, philadelphia, philadelphia skyline, schuylkill, university city
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Photo: Pittsburgh’s Grand View
Mark found himself in Pittsburgh to photograph a hotel, but couldn’t resist heading up Mt. Washington to capture this view of the skyline. USA Today named this vista the second-best “city view” in the United States. The shot was taken … Continue reading
Posted in Exterior Photography
Tagged hdr, night shot, panorama, pittsburgh, skyline, Sony a55
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