Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Wildwood
Somewhere, in the past 5 years I've developed an unhealthy obsession with Wildwood, NJ.
I've always been a huge nerd in regards to anything concerning Worlds Fairs, amusement parks,
"adult playgrounds" of the early 1900's - like ashbury park and coney island...
There is something just so captivating about the way things used to be.
Recently I spent a whole week searching the internet for anything regarding the history of
Wildwood NJ. While I didn't find much actual text about the subject, I did learn quite a lot about
the assorted fires and scandals and changes in ownership (maybe there isn't much else historically, really...)
I also stumbled upon a few pages of photos of the boardwalk in its hayday. They were amazing. Its crazy to
think that the Wildwood I know today, is dramatically different than the Wildwood of 50 years ago. So many
things have changed...the style, the rides, the design...
While the old rides were pretty much death traps, there is something that is still so unique, beautiful,
and charming about them.
Anyway, here is a collection of my favorite images I found in my searching I've been wanting to share.
I've always been a huge nerd in regards to anything concerning Worlds Fairs, amusement parks,
"adult playgrounds" of the early 1900's - like ashbury park and coney island...
There is something just so captivating about the way things used to be.
Recently I spent a whole week searching the internet for anything regarding the history of
Wildwood NJ. While I didn't find much actual text about the subject, I did learn quite a lot about
the assorted fires and scandals and changes in ownership (maybe there isn't much else historically, really...)
I also stumbled upon a few pages of photos of the boardwalk in its hayday. They were amazing. Its crazy to
think that the Wildwood I know today, is dramatically different than the Wildwood of 50 years ago. So many
things have changed...the style, the rides, the design...
While the old rides were pretty much death traps, there is something that is still so unique, beautiful,
and charming about them.
Anyway, here is a
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
a good mistake
i don't really consider this photo to be artistic, but its a good example of how awesome things can come out of complete mistakes.
in this case, my flash just didn't fire...but there was enough light from all the other flashes to highlight just the right spots.
in other news, its totally spring outside. While I really wish I wasn't stuck in an office for 9 hours of my day, I am trying to take lunches in rittenhouse as frequently as possible to maintain my sanity. I'm really excited about the warmer weather and future road trips to come. I've decided that philadelphia really just doesn't inspire me artistically. south philly still has some potential...but overall, its just not enough to keep me passionate.
heres some old photos....but I still like them:
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