by Ned S. Levi | Dec 30, 2013
In the United States, there’s a long tradition of shooting fireworks to welcome the new year. US new years’ parades and shooting off fireworks come from traditions from the mid-17th century, blending European and African heritages. Traditional new...
by Ned S. Levi | Jul 4, 2013
In Philadelphia, America’s birthplace, you can join in the nine-day, Wawa Welcome America! celebration. July 4th kicks off with a brief ceremony at Independence Hall, then continues with the Independence Day Parade starting in Independence National Historic...
by Ned S. Levi | Oct 10, 2011
According to the Vision Council of America, about 75% of US adults use some sort of vision correction. About 64% wear glasses, and about 11% wear contact lenses exclusively, or part time with glasses the remainder of the time. It seems safe to assume that the same...
by Ned S. Levi | Feb 16, 2009
Landmarks like Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, New York’s Statue of Liberty, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, The Great Wall of China and Paris’ Eiffel Tower are geographic icons which you must capture with your camera — if only to...