CRAZY foggy morning last week. I was so excited when I saw this. I’ve NEVER seen the monument like this before.
So, a lot of people have been asking me where I was standing when I shot this. Its funny because I was just standing at the Tidal Basin. Nothing really special or unusual. So many people commented thinking that I was up in the air somewhere, flying a drone or maybe even at the old post office. Nope. Just standing on beautiful planet earth when I captured this.
I’m not sure how it happened but I spent a lot of time off from taking pictures in December. I think I was using cold, windy weather as an excuse. So it felt awesome when I got back out and shot my first sunrise of 2017. It was still cold and windy but I missed wondering around with my camera. I don’t want another long break like that to happen for a long time.
Cuz I couldn’t make it to the first one, the second sunrise of the year was just as nice. The fog and predawn colors were definietly worth the early morning wake up call. I’m really looking forward to 2017 and capturing even more images than last year 🙂
DC isn’t just the monuments. It’s a beautiful place with so many things inside the city and surrounding states. Here are a few of my personal favorite images from this past year.
Part 3: Around DC
In no particular order… Click the image to find the original blog post and the story behind it.
This year started off with a crazy snow storm. Crazy but beautiful.
The Capitol Farris Wheel in the fog on a warm February evening
Smithsonian Gardens is definietly the hot spot for springtime. I mean C’MON!
A little close up for all you flower lovers.
Standing outside of the Newseum, creeping on people walking by. I mean watching people walk by.
Inside the National Portrait Gallery. I had never been to the very top floor. Very cool! Highly recommended.
A modern take on America in the National Portrait Gallery.
Beautiful sunflower fields in Southern MD. My favorite summer time flower.
Great Falls Park is the perfect place to go in Virginia to catch the fall leaves changing colors.
Thank you all so much for tagging along with me on all my crazy adventures this year. It was definietly a blast, but I know 2017 is going to be even better! Cheers to you! <3
Obviously most of my images are of the DC monuments because its home to me. In between travel, these monuments are the best places to go and practice my craft and to discover new angles.
No matter how many times I go, I never get tired of these amazing views.
Part 2: DC Monuments
In no particular order… Click the image to find the original blog post and the story behind it.
Full moon rising at the US Capitol. One of the best places in the city to watch the sky.
We had so many summer storms this year, it was awesome! This was the sunset right when as one was moving in.
And this is the same evening as the previous image, just a different POV
Cutest paddle boats ever. They make me smile every time I see them. Especially if they were lined up in a row like this.
I love this image because it may never happen again. Click the image to find out why there will never be another one like it.
Puddlegram. Another one from our summer storms.
My favorite part of this image is that light reflection down the center, left side of the image. So cool to see how it reflects.
It’s all about simplicity in this image.
WOWZA! I still can’t believe I was able to capture a lightning bolt like that.
And this was the morning after.
Another lightning strike. This one is a little harder to make out but the mood on this was is just how I wanted it.
I was in Tokyo for the peak of the Cherry Blossoms this year. I was a little sad about it but still managed to capture the last bit of it when we got back home.
