A Man & His Tree (Week 13; Post 2)

Here is a picture that I took today right outside of Whole Foods. I wanted to capture people shopping for their Christmas trees in a unique way...

CHRISTMAS IS COMING!! (Week 13; Post 1)

I love the Christmas season. Here is a picture of a gloriously decorated Christmas tree, complete with a star at the top!

Imprisioning (Week 12; Post 3)

The holidays can surely be stressful and difficult times--imprisoning even-- especially for those who have recently lost loved ones. To all of you out there, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Black and white seemed appropriate for this photo.

Crate & Barrel (Week 12; Post 2)

I had always wondered what the Crate & Barrel outlet store in Alexandria sold so I decided to go take a look. While, I wasn't totally impressed by what was inside (I think I prefer the regular C&B), I liked their sign and the lighting. I took an rather ordinary picture and transformed it using a couple of techniques in Camera Raw and then a few filters in Photoshop.

The Downtown Post Office (Week 12; Post 1)

I had to mail a letter and was plesantly suprised at how the post office (by metro center) was decorated for Christmas...lights and wreaths :) Here is a picture at rush hour time today!

Cute Kids (Week 11; Post #3)

I took a walk with my mom and grandma (who was visting from RI) this afternoon at Brookside Gardens in Maryland. I also took my camera (of course) and got some great pictures. Here is one of some adorable kids playing with plants:

It's Almost Christmas!! (Week 11; Post #2)

It's almossttt CHRISTMAS!! I took this picture tonight at the Reston Town Center in Virginia. Every Friday night they have ice skating. It is such a cool place. Happy Black Friday!