Views of Rock Creek Park...

Today Lee Ann and I went on a hike through Rock Creek Park on a perfect fall day here in DC. The following pictures are a collection of some of the seasonal views after a late transition of the leaves. As seen, there is a lot of lush green in these photos. But certain trees were vibrant oranges, yellows and reds and were ready to shed their spring and summer-wear.

  

"Details of the Minute Life"

 

                            "Peaceful Resting Place"                                

"Rustic"

Homecoming Weekend

"A Blue Hue"

This site had quite a photographic nature to it. Flying from Hartford, CT to Ronald Regan International Airport, the plane took a route over southern Maryland yielding beautiful scenery at the edges of the Atlantic.

A Little Taste of DC

At the Taste of DC a couple of weeks ago Big and Rich, apparently a big country band, played on a stage on Penn Ave. The Capitol Building stole the show as it made a perfect backdrop.













"Caught in Technology"

Princeton University.

These door handles made me feel as if I were in the Medieval Ages. The definition, character, and texture are all so ever-present on this door, which can be chilling in this black and white below. 

"Timeless" 

 "Fairy Tale"

"Leaves of a Season"

Trips to Baltimore

Having spent much time trying to capture a positive Red Sox moment in Baltimore last week, I realized that there in fact was not positive to them throwing their season away. But a camera in hand often allows you to escape some of the stressors of life. Below is a shoeshine station during a late night return through Union Station. There were no workers but the rustic wood and worn leather represents the efforts of a hard earned pay. It is in these seats that stratification of a society is brought to life.

"A Worn Workplace"

The third base line extended during the exodus of a stadium...

 "The End of a Season"

The descending stairs to platform 9 3/4. Lee Ann thought she was getting into Hogwarts by running down there as fast as she did. What caught me most about this frame was the juxtaposing lines throughout the scene. You can almost see the architect's blueprint and the complexity of the intersecting lines. 

 "The Blueprint of a Station"

Apple Picking Gone Wrong

This weekend Lee Ann and I pretended to be a couple 40 somethings with 3 kids. At least that is how our friend described us as we planned to go apple picking in Virginia. We rented a car, drove for 150 minutes rather than the anticipated 75, and arrived at the apple orchard too late for the cider festival. With an hour remaining until the place closed we made the most of our time (including free admission to the corn maze and staying 30 minutes past closing time). After picking apples our from a bin in the farm store (yes you read that correctly), and buying our apple butter and cider, I was able to snap a couple photos.

"Opening Clouds"

                                                       

"Towering Stalks"                                        "Weathered Wood"   

"Rusted"

"Hayrides in the Fields"

B-e-a-utiful Wedding

"The First Walk"

This past weekend the bells were ringing in VT (figuratively). At Sara's grandparents mountainside house, she and a great friend Ben joined as one in a gorgeous wedding that could never be forgotten. The two were nothing but smiles filled with joy and compassion. This photo is taken as they left the ceremonial area that was filled with their closest friends and family who too were radiantly smiling at the event. Congrats Ben and Sara and may you have long lives together as beautiful, fun and warm as your wedding was on Saturday 9/10/11. (Good date selection)