Alexandria Daily Photo

Where is this???

2007-06-05T20:55:00.000-04:00

Looking at this picture one may think this is was taken in Italy. I will admit I was in Milan at the beginning of May but this was in fact taken in Dupont Circle in Washington D.C. I used to work at this restaurant and this was our patio. The view was good and the palm trees made it feel as though you were somewhere tropical and fun.

Taking A Break

2007-04-24T23:46:00.000-04:00

I am taking a break for an unspecified amount of time. I have done over 100 pictures which was my original goal. I love photography and I have had a great time sharing it. I am planning on returning I just need to take some time to read a good book and to not have to think about posting a picture. Thank you to all who have visited and left comments. I will be posting again soon.

Au revoir

Dave

Another Perspective

2007-04-21T00:03:00.000-04:00

This is another shot from the top of the Washington monument in Washington D.C. This the world famous White House!!! My previous post of the Lincoln memorial would be to the left if you can envision that.

Someone Special

2007-04-20T00:03:00.000-04:00

This was taken in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. There is a large number of steps that lead down to the river so I am shooting looking up towards Ann. A very simple shot but I like it probably because we had a great evening and the sunset was beautiful, what more can I say Ann is a lot of fun to be with.

Washington Monument Base

2007-04-19T06:15:00.000-04:00

I think the title pretty much covers what I would say about this picture. Oh, there are 50 flags, one for each state!!

My 100th Post!!!!

2007-04-18T00:03:00.000-04:00

Well I made it-I have posted 100 photographs on my blog every single day without missing one. I want to thank everyone who has stopped by to look at my pictures.
This being my 100th picture it grabbed my attention because of the nice warm light, dark red frame and of course the elephant!!! Abstract is what I enjoy shooting the most, thanks again!!

The World Passing By

2007-04-17T00:03:00.000-04:00

This is Violet looking at the great outdoors-she is also known as Sneaky Pete because she likes to sneak out the door so fast you don't even realize it. Ah so close to the outdoors yet so far away!!!

View From Up High

2007-04-16T00:03:00.000-04:00

This is the view from the top of the Washington monument looking at Virginia which is on the other side of the Potomac river. The Lincoln memorial is at the very end and the World War II memorial is the circular stone structure down towards the bottom middle of the photograph.

Washington Monument

2007-04-15T00:03:00.000-04:00

This is the Washington monument in Washington D.C. The white stone of the monument and the blue sky were just amazing when I took this picture.

Flags

2007-04-14T00:03:00.000-04:00

Continuing on my flag theme this shot was taken at the base of The Washington monument in Washington D.C. The Flags actually go around the entire base, 50 in total.

U.S. Capitol Window

2007-04-13T00:02:00.000-04:00

As I was making my way up to the top of the dome of the U.S. Capitol building I went past this window and saw the U.S. flag flapping in the wind. I really like window shots such as this photo especially when the glass is old and wavy.

Smokey the Cat

2007-04-12T01:03:00.000-04:00

This is my diabetic cat Smokey. He gets 2 shots a day to help keep his blood sugar in line, of course I can't say much last year I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes--I digress.... I like this picture because he looks as though he is pondering the great out doors from 10 floors up. He also looks a bit funny as I take the shaver to both of my cats because their fur is just way too long!!!

U.S. Capitol Rotunda & Sky

2007-04-11T08:36:00.000-04:00

A while back I got the opportunity to go on a tour of the U.S. Capitol building. This was not the average tour, it was a tour of the dome and the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building. This was one of the photographs that I walked away with. This was taken at almost the top of the capitol building and as high as we could go!!

Cherry Blossoms & The Washington Monument

2007-04-10T01:02:00.000-04:00

I really like this picture of the Cherry blossoms and the Washington monument. I could not seem to get a shot off that didn't include people--but I still like the picture.

Baby Cherry Trees

2007-04-09T01:02:00.000-04:00

These are the future Cherry trees to be planted around the tidal basin. Someday their glory will be like their larger counter parts in the background!! Big and beautiful!!

Sunrise

2007-04-08T10:20:00.000-04:00

Last Week when I went to take pictures of the Cherry blossoms this is what I got. The sun rising over the Jefferson memorial in front of the tidal basin. Sometimes luck plays a part in what you capture and this was one of those moments.

Fire Side Chat

2007-04-07T01:02:00.000-04:00

I took this photo at the FDR memorial in Washington D.C. This bronze statue represents the fire side chats (as they were called) that were given by Franklin Roosevelt during WWII. He would update them on the status of the war since CNN had yet to be invented!!! Notice where all the kids are sitting on this sculpture--his knees are well worn!!

FDR Memorial--Bread Line

2007-04-06T01:02:00.000-04:00

This is another image from the FDR memorial. These bronze statues represent the Great Depression in the United States right before and leading into WWII. If it had not been for WWII who knows how long the depression would have lasted here in the U.S. Of course when I look at this image it can be hard to feel the loss and pain when the cherry blossoms look so beautiful in the background!!!

More of the FDR Memorial

2007-04-05T01:02:00.000-04:00

Take a good look at each of the tiles depicting a different scene. I think they are all pretty interesting and I love the different colors caused by weathering.

Brick Tree

2007-04-04T01:03:00.000-04:00

I am always looking for an interesting picture and I think I found it when I got this shot. I find myself looking at buildings, reflections people and light more than I ever have before. I guess all that looking finally paid of!!!

Cherry Blossoms No. 1

2007-04-03T07:44:00.000-04:00

Every year in Washington D.C. the Cheery blossoms come out and of course so do the tourists. This picture was taken at the tidal basin with the Jefferson memorial in the background. I also took this shot to show how many people were out taking pictures and this does not even represent it very accurately. If you include me there are 6 people taking pictures from this one spot. I hope to get some closer pictures of the Cherry blossoms today. When I took this picture they were not at their peek yet. We shall see!!!

No Swimming

2007-04-02T01:18:00.000-04:00

FDR Memorial

2007-04-01T01:02:00.000-04:00

I was in Washington D.C. this morning taking pictures of the cherry blossoms. While they are not at their peak yet they were quite beautiful. If you decide to visit D.C. during the cherry blossom time go early, otherwise you may not really enjoy it--too many people!! This picture above is from the Franklin Delano Roosevelt memorial which is right by the tidal basin and all the cherry blossoms hence the reason I was able to get this cool picture. Hopefully tomorrow I will be posting a cherry blossom picture but until then enjoy this picture.

Lots of Daffs

2007-03-31T01:02:00.000-04:00

Old Town has so much to offer and right now it happens to be flowers. Please take a moment to check out my daffodil picture.

Don't Wear Shorts!!!!

2007-03-30T04:31:00.000-04:00

I saw this cool looking bench when I was walking around Old Town. I love the linear look and the beam of sun light going accross it. When summer arrives this bench is not only going to leave lines on the back of your legs it is going to get hot. People who sit in shorts will look as if they were just "branded" with nicely seared bench lines on the back of their legs!!! Even after I wrote that part about searing legs it still looks comfortable.......doesn't it???