30th Street Station Fights Modern Influences

I had to leave work early that day to attend a 2 hour long seminar for continuing education.  Even interesting topics can become boring in a seminar setting.  But there’s a silver lining:  The seminar took place in the Cira Center (which is the more modern building in the photo above) next to the historical landmark, 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.  As a bonus, the seminar ended early, and I was still able to catch the Blue Hour.  Camera in hand, I went out into the cold to capture some city scenes at night.

30th Street Station – Detail

30th Street Station is a gem.  There are countless angles and features and layers to this incredible landmark.  It’s a great subject for my camera.  But I wasn’t alone.  I went through the station twice that day, and both times there were lots of photographers around.  The statues, the architectural details, the city scenes and the skyscrapers nearby – all reasons to travel through 30th Street Station.  It is Philadelphia’s equivalent to Grand Central Station.  Sure it’s not as large, and perhaps not as recognizable.  But I would argue it has far more character and a better location.  If you’re ever in Philadelphia, you should check it out.