Dawn View of Jefferson

Dawn View of Jefferson
Originally uploaded by Michael J. Mahoney

Saturday morning I went down to the tidal basin to take pictures during the Cherry Blossom peak. Since I already had some nice cherry blossom landscapes from last year I focused on other types of images this year.

I was able to get there pre-dawn. It was a bit hazy with a few clouds that really lit the sky a nice purple. In about an hour, this bench and everywhere around it will be completely occupied by the crowds. For now, a nice serene, purple, scene.

Lift off

Lift off
Originally uploaded by Michael J. Mahoney

For some reason I like vultures. They play an important role in the cycle of life and the environment and have an interesting clumsiness. Just incase you think I'm odd, look into Tibetan sky burial and remember the vultures in The Jungle Book.

Even still, I was walking back up the path from Great Falls main overlook and he was in the tree over my head and spooked me a bit. I was able to catch him getting ready to take off. (Love the new lens.)