Relaxation--TGIF!!!!

There is nothing like looking a nice little steam and some smooth rocks to make you think of relaxation. Or it could be that it is Friday either way relax!!!

Spring is Near

My significant other (Ann) wrote this poem that compliments my photograph:

Flower

I am

A flower

Opening each morning

To the promise of a new day,

My face

Always turning

Toward the sun.

Ann (Jan. 2005)

It's About to Rain in Color!!!

As promised I am posting the color version of yesterdays post. I like both versions but I think black and white wins. This is the exact same picture I just turned of the layer that made it black and white in Photoshop.

It's About to Rain!!!

I have wanted to post this picture for a while. This huge storm was moving in and with my apartment being on the 10th floor I got a pretty good view. I have this photo in color and black and white. I will post the color version later to see if there is a preference to either one.

Rotten Wood

I am at again with my abstract pictures. This was taken at a park along the Potomac river over by Belle Haven in Alexandria. I really like the linear aspect of this picture down to the pieces of wood that are falling off. Lots of texture and detail--I love it!!!

Wiring

This is one of many photos taken by some railroad tracks. The once useful wiring now expired has vines growing accross it.

The Dog & Owner vs. The Biker

I am going to write about this but after I wake up in the morning!!!! Well it is morning now!! I was out taking pictures of Old Town When I happened to get this shot. Nothing really exciting but I thought it was somewhat funny. The dog and the owner seem to be staring the biker down and vise versa. There is that look of uncertainty which I kind of like. If this is too much of a stretch then look in the upper left hand corner at the Misha's Coffee sign. Misha's makes great coffee and espresso, they roast their own beans which is why it tastes so good. If you are smoker you may like it even more because they allow smoking. Beware though, the people who tend to hang out at Misha's are a bit different (just my opinion!!) Go for the coffee, you can't go wrong.

Life From High Up

I have taken many pictures from my high up apartment window. The lighting always changes along with the weather which makes each day unique. The fog pictures from below were taken from the same vantage point, yet look very different. Much of Alexandria looks like this, the tree are bare and the grass is green. In the months to come the trees will bloom and fill in what looks to be a huge open parking lot.

Foggy Potomac River

It was a rainy and foggy day--what can I say. I have driven past this spot hundreds of times and I finally decided to bring my camera along and take a picture. The light and fog made this shot work.