REAWAKENING TO LIFE

Sea Monsters. (Smithsonian Natural History Museum, Washington, DC) – Remains of sea monsters. Their design is inspiring. Leica R5, Leica 35mm f/2.

Heirloom. (New River Gorge, WV) – Ghost town, riverside. Spooky. An image from our honeymoon, and no, this was not the hotel. Leica R5, Leica 21mm f/4.

Going Ape (Smithsonian Zoo – Washington, DC) – Gorilla mom’s watchful eye. We had an incredible experience with an orangutan later that day… To anthropomorphize the situation, he showed us he was happy to see us by swinging over and pulling a ‘see-food’ trick with a mouthful of bamboo (?). Unfortunately, that picture is NSFL (Not Safe For Lunch). Canon 5D Mk2, Leica 90mm f/2.

Where the Buffalo Roam. (Maymont Park, VA) – Oh, the poor buffalo. Stuck in the rain and in a pen, and looks like he needs a hug. Canon 5D Mk2, Canon 50mm f/1.4.

Attention, Attention. (Eastern Market, DC) – Cold dog on a cold morning, with radar ears at half-power. Canon 5D Mk2, Canon 50mm f/1.4.

Snow Storm. (Washington, DC) – Dave out in the snow, looking for a convenience-store source of butter and whipping cream for snow day cooking. Canon 5D Mk2, Canon 50mm f/1.4.

Shadow. (Washington, DC) – Found this block of wood walking home from the metro. Canon 5D Mk2, Leica 90mm f/2.

Snowed. (Washington, DC) – Wintry scene driving back from Virginia last night. Spooky and peaceful on the hill. Canon 5D Mk2, 24-70 f/2.8.

Un/seen (Washington, DC) – Part of me never wants to publish another color photograph ever again. Canon 5D Mk2, Canon 50mm 1.4.

Hope all is well out the ‘blogosphere.’ Lots of weekend traveling (NJ two weekends in a row!), covering a PSU Printmaking class, cycling, photo shows, and spending time with the One-and-Only… what can I say? Life is very, very good.

Desire (National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC) – Two ironically placed statues in a classical sculpture section of the museum. You can feel the tension in the air. Canon 5D Mk2, Canon 50mm f/1.4.