Seen in Philly February 2016

From the archives Feb 2016

Caution Icicle on Butler Street

Hard to read the sign in my photo. .

Caution Icicle with an arrow pointing up.

I was a passenger in my friend Bev’s car and she noticed the sign.

And other icicles around town

Lawrenceville Post Office
Sacred Heart Church St.Jude Parish

Below 2010 blog post Icicle on Josephine Street

Sixteen years ago I wrote When I left Tess’s house after Book Club, the snow and streetlights created a dramatic winter scene.  She pointed out the giant icicles on the neighboring house.  Walked to the corner and took a shot but just not enough light to make them interesting.  A car came down the hill. I was able to catch some of the light from their low beams as they backlit the giant icicles that almost touched the ground.( Well, the deep snow covering the ground). The term chiaroscuro surfaces as I look at the shading now, the darkness, the light. An article about the use of it in photography Lighting is All About Chiaroscuro explains what I was trying to achieve with the use of available light.  The car’s lights timing saved the shot.

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

Spotted by Charlie (10)

Signage on Craig Street in Pittsburgh

Of course this sign with the adorable sheep appeals to the knitter in me.

Since it was Sunday evening when we were going to dinner, I didn’t get to go into the Irish Design Center but they have many wonderful gifts I could see in the window.

I still have a woven wool scarf I bought here years ago.

Here is a Pitt News Article You Don’t Have to be Irish to Love Ireland

Pittsburgh Irish Fest at Carrie Blast Furnace Coming September 5-7 2025
Jack Murphy Jacket

Ghost Sign and Graffiti at 57th Street and Berlin Way

This sign at the deli counter had to be shared

Labriola’s Italian Market
I agree that their staff is amazing.
They are always pleasant and kind.
Guess that’s not been the case for a customer or two. Hope the reminder helps.

Back of the Brillobox

There’s a ghost sign for beer and a painted brick sign on the back of the Brillobox( Relaxed lounge serving mixed drinks & bar eats features live music, dancing & special events) from their website .

 

 

 

No Parking in Alley

Look what Laura sent me.

She was walking and saw the abandoned chair. ❤️

A guest blog today.

Thanks for thinking of me Laura.

Wet pavement is magical

Illegible at the Red Light

Are these words the remnants of a Pittsburgh ghost sign or a botched graffiti clean up? do you see Lawrence? The word FRESH?

See more Pittsburgh ghost signs here

Ella Street and Liberty Ave Tobacco Outlet