NBM triptych June 30th, 2009

   

Taken in the main hall of the National Building Museum (our fave!) with an Olympus Pen EE-S camera.

   

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congratulations val and ty June 27th, 2009

   

And a beautiful wedding weekend it was! Congratulations to the happy couple (who are now in Maui!) Thank you for letting us be a part of your wedding. Can’t wait to see pictures of the honeymoon

   

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slipping silently though the foliage June 24th, 2009

 

   
Shooting directly into the sun can yield some pretty interesting results.  It will vary quite a bit based on the lens and what the light might be filtering through ( a tree in this case) but it generally works out okay.  I like the starburst design that is happening here.  To me it looks like someone or something should be emerging from the heavens to bestow wisdom and goodwill upon the people (or that is how they would show it on a cheesy Lifetime special anyway).  This shot was taken with my Olympus Pen EE-S, which is a half frame 35mm.
   

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sad day for metro… June 23rd, 2009

   

Details from yesterday’s red line metro train crash seem to be getting worse this morning, as the number of deaths is now at 7 people. Luckily, both Matt and I were still at work when the collision occurred. Normally though, I ride that train home a few times a week… though I think I will be driving the remainder of this week, and when I do ride the metro again, I will be seriously thinking about which car I hop onto. Seems like the first and last cars are not the way to go. :/

   

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bike! June 22nd, 2009

   

A quick video that I put together of Matt’s bike part of the Dextro Sprint Triathlon from yesterday. He mounted his Digital Hero Go-Pro camera to the front of his bike, and set the camera to take an automatic picture every 5 seconds. Here is the result… enjoy!

   

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when I say: OBEY, you say: GIANT. OBEY!…GIANT! June 19th, 2009

 

   
I have long been a fan of Shepard Fairey’s OBEY GIANT campaign.  His campaign of Phenomenolgy started ~20 years ago and in this time Shepard has grown to be a highly established and respected artist.  Obama’s iconic “HOPE” image was Shepard’s doing.  As I go around the city day to day I always keep my eyes peeled for a new sticker, poster, or stencil.  Just this morning I found one on a crosswalk light at Logan Circle; it made me smile.
   
His syndicated “brand” can be found all over the world creating a common visual thread that can be easily recognized by those looking for it.  Around the election Shepard visited DC and did a number of great pieces.  Shepard’s work and it’s reproduction by his supporters world wide is meant to draw to question the rights of governments and corporations to control our visual landscape.  By creating simple, recognizable, iconic images that can be easily mass produced the OBEY campaign aims at provoking us to think critically about the messages that are being subconsciously instilled in us everyday through mass marketing and media.   In high school I contributed to the urban visual intervention by printing OBEY stickers for me and my skateboarding pals.
   
As his work has developed Shepard’s art has gotten more and more complex and increasingly takes on tough politcal issues such as immigration reform, and the child soldier crisis in struggling countries around the world.  Watch the video HERE to get a better feel for the artists’ process, skill, and vision.
   
The photo above was taken at the site of the flea market at Florida Ave/U Street with my Olympus XA.
   

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who’ll stop the rain? June 18th, 2009

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sweet ride June 17th, 2009

   

Spotted outside Eatonville on 14th St. I would realllllly like it if someone could chauffeur me around in it.

   

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giant bird bath June 16th, 2009

   

We took a nice little evening sit in Meridian Hill Park the other night and watched some giant birds take a bath right in the center of the fountain waterfall. Seemed as good a place as any…

   

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birthday suit bike ride June 15th, 2009

 

   
One of the more interesting protests I’ve witnessed took place this weekend.  This being the 4th Annual World Naked Bike Ride.  The WNBR is a protest against our dependence on foreign oil and a rally for improved cycling conditions in America’s cities.  The DC WNBR started at Franklin Square in downtown DC, rode to the US Capitol, and finished out in front of the White House.  All the participants said it was a lot more fun to moon Bush but they would make due with the new Administration.  Upon arriving at Lafayette Square I am sure they ruined the days of the many tourists who were peering through fence trying to catch a  glimpse of the President.   Despite the name the riders were not technically naked, as that would be lewd and illegal, instead they wore an assortment of underwear, loin clothes, socks, and body paint.  I hope their ride was a success.  While I find their cause quite valid I’m not so sure about the execution.  Regardless, it made for a VERY VERY funny (…and kind of awkward) event to photog.
   
HERE is a link to my other photos from the start of the protest.
   

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storms like woah June 12th, 2009

 

   
As I look out my window now the sky’s above the ATF building are a lovely shade of blue with a few wispy clouds.  A far cry from the view earlier this week when it appeared that the wrath of God was about to be unleashed upon us.  I’ve never seen clouds like that before; we all just kept waiting for the twister to appear.  Thankfully it did not because I can not imagine a construction trailer or site is a very good place to be during a tornado.  I heard they are actually considering naming a new type of cloud after these recent formations cause that most certainly is not a cumulus cloud!
   
The above picture was taken with an Olympus XA on 35mm film.

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bottom of 18th St. June 10th, 2009

   

Night at the busy intersection at the bottom of 18th street, the end of the Adams Morgan strip. And that’s all I got for today. Happy Wednesday!

   

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more rain June 9th, 2009

   

holy rain and thunderstorms! Woke up (very early) this morning to the loudest, lowest thunder rumbles I’ve ever heard and a downpour that sounded like it was inside the apartment. There was, thankfully, no flooding inside, but the cat was hiding under the couch and there was no chance of going back to sleep. In fact, I’d be surprised if anyone in DC slept through that… so now it’s just another umbrella day.

   

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bug June 8th, 2009

   

It’s the best time of year for the National Zoo. Nice, long daylight hours, hot hot heat, and giant bugs. What more could you ask for?

   

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damp. June 4th, 2009

 

   
My title for this photo on my flickr stream is “Damp” and that is exactly how I’m going to be after my ride home in the rain today.  Or maybe the term is “totally saturated”.  Either way, RAIN RAIN GO AWAY!
   
Rainy night in Adams Morgan as seen with Olympus XA2.
   

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happy birthday, jill June 4th, 2009

   

happy birthday to you, happy birthday to youuuuu! Ya ain’t 21 anymore, so… well, look at the bright side, you can’t lose your ID on Bourbon Street this year.

   

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Today is National Running Day! June 3rd, 2009

 

   
Hello Washington.  It is (apparently) National Running Day so tie those laces tight, put on your fancy moisture wicking tech-tee, and go pound some pavement.  Just make sure to get the run in early because it looks like we are going to be getting some biblical storming tonight starting around 6p and no one likes a soggy run in a thunderstorm.  Speaking of which, this could make my bike ride home from work rather unpleasant….hmmm.
   
The photo above was taken during this years National Cherry Blossom festival (see the Washington Monument in the background for proof!) with my wrist mounted GoPro Digital Hero.
   

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swim swam swum June 2nd, 2009

   
Triathlon season has officially begun for me as I decided on a whim to sign up for Dextro Energy Sprint Triathlon.  The race is on June 21st which is way to soon but that’s okay.  It has given me motivation to get up at 5:30a for two, count them two, consecutive days.  Once to ride down and do a few loops at the Hains Point on the ol’ bicycle and once to get back in the (public) indoor pool at Marie Reed in Adams Morgan. Its been a solid nine months since I last swam so this mornings little swim was not the most graceful thing (picture me floundering through the water gasping for air).
   
I am looking forward to this race though and it will be here before I know it.  Dextro follows a similar course to the Nation’s Tri and will be a good introduction back into things. It is part of a larger World Championship Series that has events in a bunch of cities I have never even heard of (Tongyeong, Kitzbuhel, Yokohama). I will, of course, not be taking part in the elite olympic part of the race but it will be a great opportunity to see world class triathletes plying their trade.
   
The above picture is the small, empty, and dilapidated outdoor pool at Marie Reed.
   

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golly it was nice on sunday June 1st, 2009

 

   
As far as weather goes you don’t get a much nicer day than we had on Sunday.  Lori and I made a picnic and headed to Dupont Circle for some reading, relaxation, and most importantly — people watching.
   
Great public spaces like Dupont Circle have a completely magnetic draw on a beautiful day.
   
This picture was taken sometime ago with my Olympus Pen EE-S which is a half frame 35mm camera designed by Yoshihisa Maitani.

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