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.

Passing Farm - Train Ride

Passing Farm - Train Ride
Originally uploaded by Michael J. Mahoney

A little while back we took the boys to Strasburg Rail. They loved it. "Trains!, Trains!, Trains!" was exclaimed while pointing with both fingers. During a little more calm time on the train ride I followed this farm and cloud formation as it lined up for a nice look.

Morning after the blizzard

Morning after the blizzard
Originally uploaded by Michael J. Mahoney

I took this the morning after our "blizzard." Though I'm glad I shovled my driveway once it didn't seem like I had by this time.

Commute

Commute
Originally uploaded by Michael J. Mahoney

I pulled off the road to take this picture just before sunrise on the way to work. I was able to get to work a bit early and with daylight savings time ending soon I will have to get up an hour earlier to get this shot again.

Old Town Alexandria

Old Town Alexandria
Originally uploaded by Michael J. Mahoney

Had lunch and took a quick walk around Old Town Alexandria with a friend this weekend. I liked the Red door and the sailboat on an otherwise largely brick road.

Great Falls at Dusk

Great Falls at Dusk
Originally uploaded by Michael J. Mahoney

We stopped by great falls recently to see if we could catch some nice colors in the setting sun. Unfortunately the best clouds were to the left, but we ended up with something reasonably nice anyway.