The Unseen

Here are some images from the last week that did not make the print version of the Northeast Times. It's kind of a bummer when that happens, but hey, that's what a blog is for, right?

Jeremy Boukey, 5, slides down the slide at Pelbano Playground on Thursday April 14.

Philadelphia University / Archbishop Ryan Alumn Kevin McGovern throws a fastball clocked at 92 miles per hour.

Kevin Montague takes video of a dance group at Stearne Elementary School. The school hosted a Father Figure Day on Wednesday April 13 to honor fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other important male role models.

City Council candidate Bobby Henon stands next to Darren Daulton as the ex-Phillies catcher signs autographs for fans at the candidate's headquarters on April 12.

Jeanette Jablonski, 3, laughs as Helena Edwards gives her a push on the swings at Pelbano Playground.

Cherry Blossom Festival at Morris Arboretum

Last weekend I shot a cherry blossom festival at Morris Arboretum for WHYY's Newsworks. I've been to Morris before and was really excited to go back while cherry blossoms (one of my favorite trees) were in full bloom and also to see the various Japanese cultural events that were planned. I showed up early on Saturday to find bare branches but large crowds and beautiful weather. I was a little disappointed at first but decided to take another angle. Instead of solely focusing on photography, I thought this would be a great opportunity to test out my new audio equipment. I interviewed several subjects to get their take on the day and shot a lot of photos of the Japanese celebrations which continued despite the lack of cherry blossoms.
Here is the result :