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photo of the moment – The Untold Benefits of a Flight Delay
At times, if you keep your eyes open for it, what first seems like misfortune may reveal its rewards.
Above Ft. Washington, MD on approach to Washington DC National Airport
This photo was captured on initial descent to Washington DC’s National Airport, after more than an hour delay. If the flight had not been delayed, we would have landed long before sunset and the view would have been just an ordinary riverscape through a crud-covered, scratched and hazy plastic airplane window–I would have never pulled out my iPhone for it. I still got to Washington in time for an event, plus I got this beautiful image. I may never say these words together again, but “Thank you hydraulic malfunction!”
Captured on an iPhone 6, the original shot needed a fair amount of correction to reduce the window crud and haze (and to crop out the airplane wing). This version was edited in Lightroom CC on my Macbook.
photo of the moment: still life with tarot
Still Life with Tarot
photo of the moment: waiting in the wings
waiting in the wings
Vaudoux Aerial Dance Theatre at Art All Night: Nuit Blanche DC
three minutes of enchantment (six magical images)
Pulling Air
I saw her for just three minutes. I turned to get a glance at the origin of the ooos, applause and laughter of a small group that had gathered at the side of the road. I had no intention of going there, and was definitely not planning to photograph such a small side show. But those plans changed when I saw children giggling excitedly with mouths agape, and parents who could not hide the joy that their smiles, as broad as those of their kids, revealed to anyone watching. I was drawn to it—kissed by a small dose of magic sent in a fantastical bubble that she blew my way. I saw her for just three minutes, but it was three minutes of all encompassing delight. Three minutes during which the the hard realities of pavement and brick gave way to an etherial fantasy of golden light refracted and reflected off transparent floating orbs of hope and joy. And though it proved to be as fleeting as the fairy that conjured it, it was three minutes of pure enchantment. Continue reading
water colors (7 images)
What happens when you paint on top of vibrant projections during a light but steady rain? Water colors.
Water Colors
so this just happened
pulling air on the cover of MidCity DC Magazine
I am extremely proud that my photograph of Jennifer Stephens (performing as Marigold Bumbleroot) is the cover of the October 2015 In Print edition of MidCity DC Magazine. Stop back here Monday for a series of images from Jennifer’s enchanting performance, and check out the on-line copy of MidCity DC Magazine.
photo of the moment: art all night – 6
Art All Night DC 2014, North Capitol
Viewing art outdoors at night is a wholly different experience. Excited to again be shooting for Art All Night DC in just 6 days! Follow Art All Night on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date.