From December. Chilly winter morning at DC’s L’Enfant Plaza. Always on the look out for interesting interactions of light and shadows.
Steam vent and silhouette. L’Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC.
L’Enfant Plaza in Black & White.
Category Archives: Washington DC
Fuji X100S in Black & White
Found myself in the ever snowful Washington, DC the other day.
Thought I’d put the camera through it’s paces in B&W mode. Went with the Yellow filter effect. Not much post processing in Lightroom. Little contrast here and there and a couple needed lightening. Otherwise all just out of camera.
Georgetown Waterfront
In the city. A moment of solitude found.
Overlooking the Potomac River. Rosslyn, VA across the way.
Workers on a Roof
Construction workers preparing to install heavy generators.
National Mall in Washington DC
A beautiful Autumn day in the Nation’s Capital.
Out for a family walk.
Riding into DC
On a hot and muggy September 11th, the 2 Million Bikers to DC Rally kept one of its promises. Bikers came to DC. Two-million? Not so much. This happens of course with any protest/rally/march. (they really should stop putting numbers on it) The Million Muslim March for instance ( later changed to Million Americans Against Fear March) barely reached two dozen!
The Bikers I saw lined Constitution Avenue from the Washington Monument to The Lincoln Memorial. A rough, non-scientific guesstimate from yours truly puts the number closer to a few hundred. Not unimpressive, but staggeringly short of the promised two-million. The leather-clad Hog riders revved their engines, waved to confused tourists, and generally hung out in the cooling shade of trees. I did not see speeches from a dais, no memorial service or moment of silence for the victims of that horrible day in 2001. But then, I didn’t stick around the entire day.
Anyway, below is a shot of a man and a woman riding down 17th Street about to turn onto Constitution. She photographing me as I photograph her. I thought that was pretty cool.
Man and woman on a Harley.
Sculling
I once read that this is likely the most complete workout in existence.
Sculling on the Potomac River. Washington, DC.
Washington Monument. Washington, DC
Washington Monument under repairs. Early morning, July 2013.
On August 23, 2011 a 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook the DC region. Although the quake’s center was 80 some miles southwest of DC, it was powerful enough to set the obelisk swaying and cause significant damage to the masonry. It is now completely encased in scaffolding as workers assess the damage and begin repairs. The scaffolding itself is wrapped in blue scrim and decorative lights, which I understand is really quite lovely at night. (Yeah, I know, I should go get that shot.)
The monument is closed to the public and should reopen in Spring 2014.
Simplicity
“As I have practiced it, photography produces pleasure by simplicity. I see something special and show it to the camera. A picture is produced. The moment is held until someone sees it. Then it is theirs.” ~ Sam Abell
Tourists
Exploring the tourist scene. I feel a new project coming on!
