Natalie Galante Documentary Blog

Final Project

2009-05-07T10:17:00.000-07:00

Life of a Colleague

2009-04-07T11:53:00.000-07:00

I couldn't get it to load directly on to the blog, so here is a link:

http://astro.temple.edu/~tua56523/publish_to_web/

(Also, I'm not sure why there is a 1 in the bottom left hand corner- I tried to get rid of it but it was stubborn and wanted to stay.)

My World

2009-03-02T11:34:00.003-08:00

View in full: http://astro.temple.edu/~tua56523/MyWorld/

South Street A-Z

2009-02-16T19:26:00.000-08:00

A is for art. (12th and South)

B is for the bean (6th and South)
C is for construction. (Front and South)
D is for diversity. (3rd and South)

E is for empty lot. (12th and South)
F is for food. (4th and South)G is for graffiti. (13th and South)
H is for hat shop. (8th and South)

I is for ink. (5th and South)
J is for jewelry. (5th and South)
L is for Lorenzo's Pizza. (3rd and South)
M is for the magic garden. (10th and South)
N is for notices. (13th and South)
O is for one way. (12th and South)
P is for patriotic pets. (11th and South)
Q is for quiet. (10th and South)
R is for repo records. (5th and South)
S is for sales. (5th and South)
T is for Trash. (13th and South)
U is for UARTS. (Broad and South)
V is for vandalism. (4th and South)
W is for Whole Foods. (9th and South)
Y is for yoga. (9th and South)

Z is for Zipperhead. (moved, previously on 4th and South)

Mapping Philadelphia

2009-02-09T21:16:00.000-08:00

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I decided to photograph the beautiful and unique doors of Pine Street. The colors vary as well as the style and type of door which is what I think is so great about a lot of the streets in Philadelphia- especially Pine... it sets this city apart from others.

12 Strangers

2009-02-03T09:32:00.001-08:00

This woman's name is Laurie Arnie, and was the only stranger I encountered who didn't love Philadelphia. She's lived here for 10 years now, and is thinking about moving. She had a child with her who she entertained with an ipod-implanted stroller. Laurie doesn't like Philadelphia now because she feels like it is deteriorating and says "the school systems are terrible...terrible." One thing she does like about Philadelphia, however is the cultural aspect.
Anastasia, from Russia, is here in Philadelphia visiting friends. She loves the city so far, especially the architecture and history. One thing she doesn't like is "the trash in the streets."
This man, Mark, didn't really want to talk to me - maybe he was in a hurry. But he held is breath long enough for me to take his photograph and find out that he's lived here his whole life, loves Philadelphia and hates nothing about the city. Mark said what he likes about Philadelphia is "just living life" and as he walked away he said, "Oh and Obama's President" with a big smile.
Fred currently resides in Philadelphia, and loves it. He went to Temple University for his undergrad in History. Fred loves the fact that Philadelphia is such a walkable city and hates trying to find parking.
Ashley was just stretching during a break from her run when I stopped to talk to her. She lives in Philadelphia, loves it, especially the great areas for running and she likes to be able to leave her house and "just wander for hours." Ashley also hates the parking.
This is Mary with her granddaughter and they were enjoying the weather taking a walk by boathouse row. Mary is originally from here and has moved back here since moving away to D.C. She loves how Philadelphia is so walkable and she loves the museums.
This is James Seward. He was just stretching when I talked to him. He loves to walk and jog around the Art Museum area of Philadelphia. James lives in Philadelphia and loves it. He would like to fish, but in general he feels that the city has been making rapid improvements.
Holly Siemens is a student at Drexel University and loves Philadelphia. She loves its walkable quality and Philadelphians' kindness to pedestrians, however is bothered by rude drivers.
Ruth Abrahams lives in Bala Cynwood and loves Philadelphia. Her favorite aspect of the city is the Museum of Art and her least is cheesesteaks.
Jeffery Devers lives in Philadelphia and teaches multimedia art at UARTS. He like the city "alright," especially old and wooded parts of Philadelphia. Jeffery does not like the noise of the city.
Ini lives in East Falls but works in Philadelphia as a Nanny. She loves Philadelphia for its theatre, arts, and culture. Her least favorite thing about the city is the crime.
Anonymous, (she did not want to tell me her name,) is visiting from New Jersey and likes Philadelphia, especially since she found parking at the museum. She likes the universities and the art museum the best and greatly dislikes the traffic on 1-95.

2009-01-28T14:23:00.000-08:00

Goat Statue in Rittenhouse 1925 - Goat Statue in Rittenhouse 2009

                     Rittenhouse 1935 - Rittenhouse 2009 

Statue in Rittenhouse 1924 - Statue in Rittenhouse 2009

Rittenhouse Square 1935 - Rittenhouse Square 2009

Rittenhouse Fountain View 1920 - Rittenhouse Fountain View 2009

Fountain at Rittenhouse 1920 - Fountain at Rittenhouse 2009

Washington Square Park View- 1927, 2009

Washington Square Park 1927 - Washington Square Park 2009

                                        Logan Square 1936 - Logan Square 2009

                                                            Franklin Square 1839 - Franklin Square 2009

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