This last Thursday Alice and I went out to dinner at a restaurant located at 13th and Tasker streets called the High Note Cafe. Besides having some of the best Italian food in Philly, (we shared a rolled eggplant appetizer and a shrimp scampi entre which was more than enough to satisfy us both), the walls are lined with photographs and album covers of the greats in opera, and Philadelphia notables. On Thursdays they always have accordion music often accompanied by a wait staff and clientèle that get up and sing.
After dinner we decided to have our maiden visit to the Comcast Tower. What an extraordinary experience. Inside the lobby is the world’s largest High Def screen. Its imagery bridges the 2d and 3d worlds. The 2d images were almost indistinguishable from the real world. Also the figures walking on beams above you incorporates the space into the overall experience. Whether you like Comcast or not, the tower is a coup for Philadelphia and will become a staple in what attracts visitors to our city.
Even though the experience of the interior was magical, being up close and personal with its “skin” was awe inspiring. The skin, reflecting the sky at dusk, had a translucent soft surface. The angles, reflections, open space, lighting and its overall presence was an instant inspiration to me beginning both a color and black and white series of photographs. This Sunday was my first visit to photograph it. I am excited and optimistic about the work. I will keep you posted.
As my last comment: Go visit this newest wonder that is now part of the fabric of our great city.
Armond Scavo
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