I'm in Philadelphia this week attending the IANS Information Security Forum. I walked down to the Palm Restaurant to have dinner with some of the attendees. It was the first time I had been outside all day and I still needed a photo for the Photography 101 course assignment.
Tag: Pennsylvania
Independence National Historic Park Library
I was in Philadelphia most of this week. I've learned how to code in Objective C and wrote my very first iOS app. For a few years, I've been in the habit of keeping my DSLR camera with me. I walked around within a few blocks of Chestnut and 4th Street looking for something interesting to capture. I wish I had brought the tripod out of the car. A tripod is a must when doing HDR photography, but I was determined to get something. Most of what I shot didn't work. There was just too much movement of the camera between exposures. This one was all that was decent, and I used a railing to brace the camera. This image is a three exposure HDR, combined in Nik Software's HDR Efex Pro with some colour adjustment in Adobe Lightroom 4.
A Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine
Shaan's fascination with "Thomas the Tank Engine" led us on a 2-hour journey to the Strasburg Railroad in Ronks, PA, a trip fueled by his enthusiasm for the beloved train character.
A Day Out with Thomas offers a unique experience for children and fans of Thomas the Tank Engine. This event features a full-sized operating steam locomotive, Thomas the Tank Engine, which takes guests on a 16-minute excursion. There was some disappointment about the duration of the Thomas and Percy rides.
Food and drinks, such as hot dogs, pretzels, and kettle corn, were available during the event, adding to the enjoyment even on a hot day in June. We did have the convenience of ducking into various stores to cool off, making the day pleasant.
Overall, A Day Out with Thomas at the Strasburg Rail Road offered fun and educational experiences.
