Monthly Archives: February 2009

Belmont Bay

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This is a picture taken at sunset looking over Belmont Bay from the shoreline at Mason Neck State Park.  Just out of frame to the right in the distance is the I-95 highway. The park is a well known habitat for bald eagles (I observed 5 adults and 1 immature eagle during my 2 hours at the park).  The park wages a battle with massive shoreline erosion each year due to the loss of plant life in the bay.

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    Great Falls workshop

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    I attended a photography workshop put together by Joe Rossbach.  The workshop was 2 hours of presentation followed by about 3 ½ hours of shooting at Great Falls National Park.  Although I’ve been to the park many times in the past, I usually stick around the viewing platforms overlooking the larger falls.  On this trip, Joe led us to a spot along the river just above the larger falls.  There, the group spread out in search of subjects.  We were hoping to catch some nice color in the sky at sunset but the cloud cover was not favorable for that.  Instead we concentrated on photographing the interesting rock patterns and water flows that make up this park.  By the way, Joe’s workshops are highly recommended for photographers of all skill levels.  His website is www.josephrossbach.com.

     

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      Enjoying the warmth

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      A very un-winter-like day with temperatures in the upper 60’s had many folks headed outside to enjoy the warmth. This preview of spring was also enjoyed by a flock of ring-billed gulls. These particular gulls were soaring directly over the reflecting pool in front of the U. S. Capitol as they waited to descend on another group of tourists willing to part with some food.

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