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Iwo Jima

Iwo Jima

Photographing the war memorials in and around Washington, DC is one of my favorite things to do. They are incredibly reflective spots and photographing them forces you to spend more time, and give greater attention, than you would on a normal visit. When I arrived at the Marine...
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Closer Than They Appear

As a photographer, you’re always making decisions, conscious or not, to include or exclude certain elements from your photographs. You’re also looking for ways to build stories with your pictures. When I captured this photo, I was looking for shots out the passenger...
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Kim Jong-Un

Not to be outdone by Iran, North Korea unveils “KimCare”

PYONGYANG – Yesterday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani took to Twitter to announce his universal health care plan, “RouhaniCare.” Not to be outdone by his Axis of Evil partner, North Korean President Kim Jong-Un today unveiled his “KimCare” plan....
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Kogod Courtyard

As a 4+ year resident of DC, I’m certainly guilty of under-appreciating the magnificent museums the city has to offer. One of those museums is the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. The museum itself, and particularly its modern courtyard, is one of the most...
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Thoughts on 12/14/13

Today may seem like just another day, but it is one on which we carry heavy hearts. The memories of a year ago are still very fresh and the losses still tragic. The events that occurred in Sandy Hook were even more impactful for me because I grew up in a community not too...
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John F. Kennedy

What we lost with JFK: trust in our government

On this fiftieth anniversary of his assassination, the speculation on John F. Kennedy’s death and its impact on the country have reached a crescendo. Even a half-century later, conspiracy still shrouds the tragedy. For those alive at the time, there is recollection of where...
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DC Through the Lens

DC Through The Lens

Three summers ago, I got my very first digital SLR. It was my first summer in Washington, DC and I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to develop my photography skills and photograph some of the most beautiful treasures America has. Two years ago, I created a photo and...
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Eastern Market Sunflower

Eastern Market Sunflower

After living in DC for over 4 years, I finally made my first trip to Eastern Market on a Saturday early afternoon. I brought my camera and 50mm lens to tag along and as expected, there were some great photography opportunities. One stand at the market selling flowers had these...
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WWII Memorial

WWII Memorial

With the National Mall and its magnificent monuments closed, the World War II Memorial has regrettably become a flashpoint, used for political gain by Republicans attempting to indict President Obama for blocking veterans’ access to their memorials. Throughout all this,...
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Classic Vinyl

Classic Vinyl

I’m beginning to gain an appreciation for the power of limiting myself to black and white compositions with a 50mm f/1.7 prime lens. This shot from over the weekend took almost no setup and captured a very crisp, compelling photograph of my turntable. Hopefully more images...
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