The Dailies
An evolving photography gallery, a place for my thoughts, and my inspirations
El Carnaval de Puebla
Celebration of el carnaval de puebla in Philadelphia. April 28th 2024
It just hit 84 degrees in Philly.
I asked a bearded mask on the street, how should I celebrate? He just told me ‘cinco de mayo’ and then we danced. I looked up more about this after the fact, but sure was fun.
If you’ve been following along The Dailies, I sure love two things - flags/signs/heads as blocking elements. I think I went a bit overboard this time…
Love a good crowd, love a good celebration, and love dancing with good people.
The Daily Sun
Photo Gallery for bits of April 2024
I started writing this while waiting in a line, in the shade. Appreciating the sun from afar.
Is my art painting with sun strokes and shadows? Maybe a common answer. Or a perspective. I find light my key/tool, however my purpose with every frame is to capture my experience, during my time.
(Partial) Eclipse of philly
Street Photography Eclipse in Philadelphia 2024 in front of Franklin Institute, Logan Square
It took the shared excitement of the eclipse to get me to post again.
I was definitely feeling lost after the St. Patricks parade in Philadelphia. I didn’t even share those pictures here. I needed a break to focus on things outside of photography. I became lost in my own definition of my work. I’m sure everyone goes through this, and I went through this deeply. “How do I differentiate myself? There are so many talented folk out there, how could I compete?”
Did I find an answer? Nah I just took more pictures until the art eclipsed by thoughts.
Lunar NY Weekend 2024
Lunar New Year Weekend 2024 spent in Philadelphia Chinatown by Eric DeJesus. Captured the nighttime eve and the daytime celebration.
This was my first Lunar New Year in any Chinatown.
I’m glad it was in Philadelphia.
Lunar NY Eve: nighttime
The night of Lunar New Years Eve was a block party. There was a certain calm at first - how many folks would show? Where’s the first greeting? How many are waiting at their dinner table? But it felt more local, less controlled. Until the first firecrackers pierced the neighborhood.
From store to store till midnight we danced, cheered, and ran to greet the next one. With Philly Elmo leading a parade and Philly Suns bringing life to the Dragon, the vibe was here. 2024 began as a great year for Chinatown to survive but most importantly, thrive. As I’ve captured the busy, but marginalized few blocks of this neighborhood in the past year with “Friendship”, I’ve only had confidence that these voices will remain.
The night ends with a series of pictures best viewed as a grouping.
Lunar NY: daytime
Since the night felt like a party, the following Sunday drew in the crowds. Flocks of families flowed through the Friendship gate, and into Chinatown. Many for their first time, and most honoring an annual traditional. One thing I had not mentioned was the chaos of the firecrackers. During the night, few and far went off, so you’d see the party run between blocks. In the daytime, every one was everywhere flooding the streets, the stores, the restaurants but stationed for their best view. The noise was more parade than party.
Movement on the street is a unique trait to us all who participate, and weaving through a can of sardines is definitely a challenge.
And then there was buddha. Quickly picking up from the still moments of crowds, Buddha was restlessly greeting every shop with open doors. Letting in the dragons, and the smoke.
I don’t have a whole lot of fancy words or thoughts on the Lunar New Year shooting event. Maybe I will in a follow up post, but this whole daytime event felt more reportage than anything I’ve done. So, I hope I gave Lunar New Year the justice it deserves. I hope I give Chinatown the justice it deserves.
Happy Lunar New Year everyone, I hope your year is turned upside down to the side that blesses you with prosperity, growth, and love.
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photos of dogs
Dog appreciation post throughout the years. This is some arbitrary editing, so maybe I’ll uhhh edit this more at a later date. I have 3000+ more photos of dogs. My eyes burn of cuteness.
