I knew it would be a quick trip and that I would be lucky to even get any interesting pics, so I opted for my nice, compact little A520. (Although... I am headed there again next week and am seriously contemplating lugging my Nikon there. I am a bit scared, though... yikes!)
Old Town Pub
Jennie, New Dan & I headed to Old Town Alexandria after our workshop was over on Thursday. This is one of my favorite places in DC; I love the architecture & am a sucker for any town by the water. Since this was our only night out & New Dan's first trip to DC we bypassed the chain restaurants and headed to a good 'ol pub on a side street. Union Street Pub, caught my eye: Jennie was intrigued by a new venue & New Dan was up for any adventure so we headed in. While we waited (and waited and... wai-ted) I got full use of the shutter priority on my camera and took a bunch of long exposures. I liked this one the best.
Tripod-na
Packing light meant no tripod for this trip! I have a tiny travel tripod, but, silly me, I left it somewhere (at the hotel, at home, I can't remember and it doesn't matter I guess...). but I WISH I had a tripod here! The shadow of the gate on the front boat was interesting and I took many, many frames here. (p.s. thanks you guys for being so patient with me!)
Just because I can
I am not too inspired by this pic, there isn't a great story that goes with it; its just one of those that I took just because I could. ha! And effortlessly at that. I have night shooting skills yo! with a point & shoot no less ;)
Made in Portugal
This pic represents an inside joke that is probably best kept within a small circle. Ohgosh! Its nothing bad... just might not be as funny to others & I don't want to diminish its humor by trying to explain it. made in china. made in china. made in japan. made in china. made in ?
The OHare Series
Flying to DC for work means that I have the joy of flying United. The good part is that I almost have enough miles to fly to Europe (2010 Jess, remember!). The not so good part is that I get to spend quite a bit of time in O'Hare. ugh. On the way home I had TWO hours to spend in the airport. Hmmm... what to do, what to do.... OH! I'll take some pics!
I always seem to be running between Concourse B & C, and am always fascinated by the lighting on the ceiling of the underground tunnel. I took quite a few long exposures while enjoying the luxury of the people walker.
My first attempt was too bright.
aaah. that is better.
and then I took one to the side. I like this one the best; the colors are rather calming, yes?
As I was just about to put my camera away, I noticed this bay of telephones. I can't even remember the last time I used a pay phone.... in college, maybe? I figured this would be one of those historical shots; who knows how long they'll be around, eh?
Wow, exactly a week from now I'll be in DC again.... funtivities! oh, and uh, serious work too. yay! training!
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