Brick Tree

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!!!

Don't Wear Shorts!!!!

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???

Arched Doorway

Doorways--they are always leading somewhere and I find them fun to photograph. Old town has many interesting doorways. This arched doorway is not very bright but makes up for it in character., au revoir!!

The Flower Show Begins

Yesterday was a beautiful day in Northern Virginia and the flowers were out. I went to Old Town and started taking pictures and got quite a few that I will be posting in the days to come. I am not sure of the name of these flowers but they grown on what I call a Tulip tree, I say this because the flowers look like Tulips. The back drop is Christ Church which I have photographed and posted here before. Looking forward to your comments--Dave

St. Patrick's Day is Near

Several weeks ago there was a St.Patrick's day parade in Old Town. I unfortunately missed it because I went hiking instead. When I was driving back this was what was left, people clambering to get a drink--I love it!!! This is nothing compared to what this weekend will be like--It is going to be crazy!!

Still Cold Outside But Getting Warmer

We aren't there quite yet but it is getting warmer!!! Those jackets and gloves we are seeing are soo going to be a thing of the past at least until next winter!!

Metro Rail

This is a photo of our subway here in the Washington D.C. area. It is actually stopping at the King Street stop in Alexandria. The Metro or subway runs between Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland. Most of the time the Metro is a great source of transportation, it is quick, clean and fairly safe. I would recommend it to anyone visiting this area!!!

King Street Blues

This colorful building is the King Street Blues. I have never eaten here before but I do like the building for its color, humor and the old men up top!!

Box Seating

Several days earlier I posted a picture of the outside of Christ Church now I am showing the inside which is larger than it looks from the the outside. Far from the most ornate churchs I have been in it is still interesting because box seating is a rather old concept in american churches.

Christ Church Tower

This is a shot of Christ Church in Old Town Alexandria. There is so much going on in this picture; different shapes of windows, brick then wood, four sides then eight sides. The best part is the beautiful blue sky!!!

Salted Stairs

I was out in Old Town with my camera and I came across these stairs covered in salt. I guess you can never over salt as long as you don't fall even though I would say this salt job is on the verge of overkill. Just my $.02 cents!!!

Rebar and Lots of it!!!

This picture is from the bridge that goes across I-495. It is the same place I took the picture of the rusted wire roll (look at earlier posts to see it). If you enlarge this picture you will see the rusted wire that holds the rebar together. When it gets warm again they will pour concrete on this and it will never be seen again!! I like the pattern, and the nice green color which just seems to go on forever.

Masonic Temple

This is the Masonic Temple in Alexandria Virginia. I can't really give an accurate description of someone who is a Free Mason so I will redirect you to Wikipedia's definition. My grandfather is a Free Mason so that is my other reason for posting this picture. I will say this much it is a very nice building to look at especially when the sky is really blue and the sun is setting.

Beached Coke Bottle

I was walking along the Potomac river and came across this old coke bottle sticking out of the sand. This is exactly the way I saw it, I didn't touch it or brush it off. I guess you could say this is one of the more attractive pieces of litter that washed ashore!!

Rusted Roll of Wire

When I was out shooting I came across this roll of wire. I really like shooting objects that are rusted or rusting. The color and texture always make it interesting to look at even if your first response is what the heck am I looking at!!!!

Three Bikes

What is it about bikes that makes them so nice to photograph? I am not sure I can really answer that question. Many people take pictures of the single bike leaning against the wall in some city. I saw these bikes outside a metro stop and had to take a picture. Please share your thoughts on this!!!

Flower Pots and Sun!!!

While the reflection in the window shows trees without leaves it also shows that the sun is out and that it is bright and sunny. That image coupled with terra cotta flower pots makes me excited for the arrival of spring and summer. I really like the warm colors and glow that this image provides.

American Flag

I have seen this truck many times driving around with its framed American flag in Old Town. Apparently the transmission is frozen so the truck is stuck, hence the parking ticket in the upper right hand corner!!!

Energy Efficient Light

It may be hard to see but this street light in Old Town, Alexandria is using an energy efficient bulb. Many may say big deal but with the talk of global warming and our dependence on oil sometimes the little things might be the start of something big. If the environment is not your thing then think of it this way, less energy, less cost, less taxes, OK--so less taxes is pushing it but it was worth a try!!!

Long Sidewalk

This picture was taken on the side of Christ Church. I really like the long red brick sidewalk. In Old Town there is a lot of red brick. Some of it is very even and nice and some is a little bumpy to say the least!!!