2nd Street NW, Washington DC
This is a night shot taken outside the house I was staying at in DC, on a ten-second exposure to give the sky that cinematic swirly feel. I like the framing with the car at the front of the shot and the positioning of the telegraph pole in the shot, as that’s what drew my [...]
Washington Monument, Washington DC
Or, an attempt to take a photo of a world-famous monument that isn’t exactly the same as every other photo of a world-famous monument. Easier said than done with the Washington Monument, as it’s a tall pillar in the middle of a big empty space, so quite hard to find new angles on it without [...]
Arlington Cemetery, Washington DC
A picture today from Arlington Cemetery in Washington DC, which is simultaneously one of the most beautiful and moving places I’ve ever been to. Apparently 32,000 victims of war are buried here, which just defies belief. And, even though it treads a fine line on the periphery (gift shop in a cemetery, anyone?), once you [...]
Teapot, Washington DC
Not here necessarily because I think it’s a brilliant photo, but because it grabs a particular moment. Basking in the lovely autumn sunshine in Teaism around Q Street, with a full day exploring the city on my own ahead, and having found DC’s only perfect cup of tea – pretty much the perfect moment of [...]
