Wheels Up

Wheels up

Nothing too special today. Just a shot of a flight taking off from Washington National Airport one bright morning.

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Fuzzy

Fuzzy

I'm fighting a head cold, so I feel sort of like this picture of the tunnel that leads people from a public parking lot near the Pentagon to the 9/11 Memorial at the same. What I can't decide is, do I like the photo better in color or black and white. What do you think?

The Cold War

Photo copyright: D.C. Confidential, 02/09

Friends

My best friend from grad school, Mary Ellen, has been in town this past week for a conference and then a little sightseeing and such. Her husband, Mike, was here as well for a few days. On Sunday, we went to see the mosaics at the National Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Pentagon 9/11 Memorial at sunset

After that, we ventured out to the States to see the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial. Then we wandered back into the city and visited some of the monuments and memorials on the west end of the National Mall, including the Lincoln Memorial.

Mike and Mary Ellen at the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial and at the Basilica

On Thursday, I'll post photos of our visit to the new Capitol Visitors' Center and the Library of Congress.

Photo copyright: D.C. Confidential, 02/09

Christmas Sky

Christmas Cottonballs : From I-66 : Arlington County, Virginia

Christmas Day had its share of fun, with a tiny bit of drama mixed in. Driving out to my siblings this morning, the sky was full of clouds that looked like cotton balls. I stuck my camera out the window and snapped this photo.

Christmas Sunset : From the balcony : Fairfax, Virginia

Later that evening, as we were sitting around the table playing Zug-um-Zug (in English: Ticket to Ride), I looked out the dining room window and saw a beautiful sunset. I jumped up and took this picture. My only regret today? This morning's sunrise was gorgeous and I should have gone out and photographed it, but I didn't.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Photo copyright: D.C. Confidential, 12/08

Reflections

In a parking lot : Arlington County, Virginia

Rainy reflections on a Monday night...

Last night, I was out in the States helping my sister with a project. On the way home, I had a call on my cell phone. Not wanting to drive on rain-slick roads in a car that probably needs a new rack of wheels, I pulled into the parking lot of IHOP* on Rte. 50 in Arlington to take the call. It was everything I could do to not go in and order a plate of pumpkin pancakes. Instead, I sat in the car and chatted. In the end, it was probably better for my waistline! This was the view out of my passenger-side window.

Washington Monument in the rain...

Eight miles later, I pulled into West Potomac Park and snapped this picture of the Washington Monument and the city-lit sky. There's not as much reflection going on in this one, obviously. I just liked the light. After that, I put the camera away and safely drove home!**

* International House of Pancakes, for those of you living outside the U.S. It's an 24/7 breakfast franchise.
** For those of you who worry about me driving and shooting, I'm just sayin'.

Photo copyright: D.C. Confidential, 10/08