Today was great--Airplanes, Photography of never-before-seen stuff at the Mint & Independence Ha
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Today pretty much packed in everything I could want in a day. It started when I woke up aboard my redeye flight 85 miles from Philly, watching the sunrise (it would be the only sun I saw for the day). After leaving the airport, I headed into the city, grabbed some breakfast, and then got myself to the Mint.
If you've been to the Mint, you've probably seen the giant signs telling you of all the punishment due to those who take pictures there. That and the fact that their security isn't set up for someone with a giant suitcase and two big bags made me look rather suspicious to the Mint Police, but I was set. Along with Len Augsberger, who is writing a book on the First US Mint, I bypassed security with a curator and headed to a little room to photograph some of the pieces from the Mint's collection. Then came the really cool stuff--portraits of the old Mint directors from the time of the First US Mint which have never before been made public.
From the Mint, we headed to the Independence Hall museum to photograph some more coins held by them, and the work day was done. I headed to my brother's apartment where I'll spend the rest of the weekend, catching up since we haven't seen each other since December. My parents and grandparents are coming in, as well.
I can't say for sure when the new photos will be available, but I can leave you with a few photos that were previously posted in this thread from the last time I did photography in Philadelphia for Len's book.
A happy birthday, indeed
If you've been to the Mint, you've probably seen the giant signs telling you of all the punishment due to those who take pictures there. That and the fact that their security isn't set up for someone with a giant suitcase and two big bags made me look rather suspicious to the Mint Police, but I was set. Along with Len Augsberger, who is writing a book on the First US Mint, I bypassed security with a curator and headed to a little room to photograph some of the pieces from the Mint's collection. Then came the really cool stuff--portraits of the old Mint directors from the time of the First US Mint which have never before been made public.
From the Mint, we headed to the Independence Hall museum to photograph some more coins held by them, and the work day was done. I headed to my brother's apartment where I'll spend the rest of the weekend, catching up since we haven't seen each other since December. My parents and grandparents are coming in, as well.
I can't say for sure when the new photos will be available, but I can leave you with a few photos that were previously posted in this thread from the last time I did photography in Philadelphia for Len's book.
A happy birthday, indeed
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Is that 1804 going to be in your charity auction??
You obviously had the tour of the mint all of us natives wish we could get!
Sorry the weather is going to be so miserable this weekend. At least it is not snow!
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<< <i>Gees, I opened this thread thinking there were going to be some kewl airplane pictures - my other passion, instead all I saw were coins
Sorry, I had an aisle seat and I was sleeping almost the whole flight.
<< <i> Interesting thread Jeremy. I am excited about getting the book! Were there portraits of of Rittenhouse, De Saussure, and Boudinot? That would be cool to see. >>
As I recall, Rittenhouse is stored in DC so I didn't get that one. I don't really remember which ones I shot, since I was more focused on how to not have a reflection through a glass frame... you thought slab glare was hard to avoid!
<< <i>Sorry the weather is going to be so miserable this weekend. At least it is not snow! >>
This is the first winter in my life I haven't been in snow (even if just on the side of the street). Kind of sad, actually... I really wanted to see it.
<< <i>Is that 1804 going to be in your charity auction?? >>
If you can convince the city of Philly to sell it, it would be a most welcomed generous donation. I'd probably ask Heritage to sell it, though
<< <i>So aren't you also going to tell all whose 1832 10c JR-7 that is? >>
It's in the other thread... the City of Philadelphia owns it, having been given to the city by Frank Stewart.