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Artwork and photos by Ron Alpha – Libra flavor

Philadelphia, P.A. – Photos of Eastern State Penitentiary – America’s Most Historic and Haunted Prison

Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world’s first true “penitentiary,” a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in theContinue reading “Philadelphia, P.A. – Photos of Eastern State Penitentiary – America’s Most Historic and Haunted Prison”

New York City – American Museum of Natural History

We took a trip to the American Museum of Natural History in NYC, I took many photos. A good day to go is Sunday. Saturday is very packed and everybody is irritable and hot. Try carrying some water and a map of the museum, it helps. Some of the exhibits cost more money so bringContinue reading “New York City – American Museum of Natural History”

DIY – product photography – overhead view

MUSIC BY RAPHAEL SADIQ DIY product photography – overhead view 1. Get some cheap wood and make a rectangle out of 4 pieces. Tall enough for your camera to hover above the table. 2. Get yourself an adjustable tripod head. Like this one. 3. Get some screws and screw this to the top of the wood. LikeContinue reading “DIY – product photography – overhead view”

Photos from my trips to New Orleans this year.

Here are some photos from my trips to New Orleans this past year. I used all of my lenses on these photos. I walked around asking people to take photos of them, people were more than happy to pose for me. People love to be loved, they love attention and it makes them feel good to feel important.Continue reading “Photos from my trips to New Orleans this year.”

New Orleans – Super Sunday – Mardi Gras Indians – Part One

RON ALPHA – filmmaker Super Sunday – March 19, 2017 Aside from Mardi Gras Day, the most significant day for the Mardi Gras Indians is their Super Sunday. The New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Council always has their Indian Sunday on the third Sunday of March, around St. Joseph’s Day. Their festivities begin at noonContinue reading “New Orleans – Super Sunday – Mardi Gras Indians – Part One”

City Scenes from New Orleans (Canon 80D 10-22mm)

RON ALPHA – filmmaker Published on Jun 3, 2017 I filmed scenes from all over New Orleans, this is what you will see when you come here. The city is beautiful. The people are awesome, from rich to poor they all have something to share. The video may be a bit long, but I justContinue reading “City Scenes from New Orleans (Canon 80D 10-22mm)”