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The primary Cameras I use are the Pentax Spotmatic film SLR and a Sigma SD14 digital SLR camera with a Foveon sensor.

Sigma Lens; 17-50mm f2.8 Macro, 105mm f2.8 Prime

New to digital photography (2008). Digital processing using Sigma SPP (Mac OS-X) and iPhoto for minor adjustments.

A few photos were accomplished using my first generation iPhone. You can't beat it for being handy when an image presents itself.


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Camera Awesome Photos

Updated: Mar 09, 2013 6:42pm PST

Fall Color and Birds :

Fall Color and Birds

Updated: Nov 22, 2012 2:20pm PST

Sigma 4-5.4 70-300mm OS Lens :

Sigma 4-5.4 70-300mm OS Lens

Updated: Sep 23, 2012 5:06pm PST

East Rock New Haven, Connecticut : Southwestern face of East Rock from park trail.

East Rock New Haven, Connecticut

Southwestern face of East Rock from park trail.

Updated: Sep 12, 2012 3:24pm PST

Abstracts-Fern & Rosemary :

Abstracts-Fern & Rosemary

Updated: Jul 28, 2012 12:04pm PST

Summer Day in Mather Gorge, Potomac River :

Summer Day in Mather Gorge, Potomac River

Updated: Jul 21, 2012 11:13am PST

Spring Vineyards :

Spring Vineyards

Updated: May 28, 2012 2:56pm PST

Inside the Garden : Getting down among the flora and fauna for a different perspective.

Inside the Garden

Getting down among the flora and fauna for a different perspective.

Updated: May 28, 2012 2:23pm PST

Great Oak Manor Eastern Shore Weekend-Maryland :

Great Oak Manor Eastern Shore Weekend-Maryland

Updated: Feb 09, 2012 12:10pm PST

Air Force Memorial :

Air Force Memorial

Updated: Feb 09, 2012 11:57am PST

Fall Mushrooms : During a fall hike along Pimmit Run in Virginia, I came across several types of mushrooms.

Fall Mushrooms

During a fall hike along Pimmit Run in Virginia, I came across several ...

Updated: Nov 27, 2011 4:52pm PST

Along Pimmit Run : Walking along Pimmit Run.

Along Pimmit Run

Walking along Pimmit Run.

Updated: Nov 26, 2011 5:09pm PST

Fall Garden Time Exposures :

Fall Garden Time Exposures

Updated: Nov 22, 2011 11:18am PST

Panning Leaves Down Stream :

Panning Leaves Down Stream

Updated: Sep 03, 2011 2:52pm PST

Rick Thompson Jazz Band :

Rick Thompson Jazz Band

Updated: Jul 09, 2011 7:22pm PST

Potomac Heritage Trail : Potomac Heritage Trail is a trail along the Virginia shore of the Potomac River. It runs upstream from Rosslyn near Key Bridge. The trail is maintained by the local Appalachian Trail Club headquarters in Vienna.

Potomac Heritage Trail

Potomac Heritage Trail is a trail along the Virginia shore of the Poto ...

Updated: Jul 04, 2011 4:50pm PST

May 2011 Garden :

May 2011 Garden

Updated: May 15, 2011 4:40pm PST

Spring Flowers : Spring Flowers from the emerging 2008 garden and elsewhere.

Spring Flowers

Spring Flowers from the emerging 2008 garden and elsewhere.

Updated: Apr 22, 2011 2:16pm PST

First Flowers 2011 :

First Flowers 2011

Updated: Mar 20, 2011 5:38pm PST

Lower Potomac River -- Winter to Early Spring :

Lower Potomac River -- Winter to Early Spring

Updated: Mar 06, 2011 5:49pm PST

January Ice :

January Ice

Updated: Feb 06, 2011 2:28pm PST

Breaux Vinyard : Breaux Vineyards [ http://www.breauxvineyards.com/ ] is just West of Winchester and South of Harpers Ferry West Virginia.

Breaux Vinyard

Breaux Vineyards [ http://www.breauxvineyards.com/ ] is just West of W ...

Updated: Nov 13, 2010 4:23pm PST

Weekend at the Inn at Vaucluse Springs, Virginia : Bed and Breakfasts we have enjoyed. The Inn at Vaucluse Springs sits quietly in the Virginia country a few miles north of the intersection of Interstate Highways 81 and 66. Well within two hours of most people in the D.C. metro area, the Inn is a welcome place to spend some quiet time. ...and eat. Plan to arrive early enough for the Friday night supper and remain over Saturday night for the more elaborate Saturday night meal. We have stayed here twice and can't wait to go back for another retreat. [http://www.vauclusespring.com/]

Weekend at the Inn at Vaucluse Springs, Virginia

Bed and Breakfasts we have enjoyed. The Inn at Vaucluse Springs sits q ...

Updated: Nov 13, 2010 2:26pm PST

Salado Creek Greenway Trail - San Antonio : Salado Creek runs north-to-south in Northeast San Antonio. It crosses under Interstate 410 just west of Starcrest Road and east of Nacogdoches Road. These pictures were taken in a segment north of I410, from the Los Patios area to the Sgt Morningstar Veteran Memorial just south of where Salado Creek crosses Nacogdoches Road. This segment of the trail does not cross any roads after exiting the Los Patios commercial complex. It crosses under Nacogdoches Road on a boardwalk above the stream marsh area. The segment is also accessible from the Lady Bird Johnson trailhead near Lady Bird Johnson Park.

Salado Creek Greenway Trail - San Antonio

Salado Creek runs north-to-south in Northeast San Antonio. It crosses ...

Updated: Oct 09, 2010 1:17pm PST

Mid-Atlantic Coast Wild Flowers :

Mid-Atlantic Coast Wild Flowers

Updated: Sep 25, 2010 9:40am PST

Annapolis J22 Class Race Return :

Annapolis J22 Class Race Return

Updated: Aug 09, 2010 2:49pm PST

Stybing Arboretum Guided Walk, San Francisco California : The Stybing Arboretum is a spectacular array of plants from the world's Mediterranean and mild temperate climates, to high-elevation tropical cloud forests. It is located in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. We took an afternoon walking tour and our guide was great.

Stybing Arboretum Guided Walk, San Francisco California

The Stybing Arboretum is a spectacular array of plants from the world' ...

Updated: Jul 17, 2010 2:12pm PST

Pacific Grove and Monterey Peninsula Surf :

Pacific Grove and Monterey Peninsula Surf

Updated: Jul 15, 2010 9:31am PST

Tivoli Cafe Jazz, North Beach San Francisco :

Tivoli Cafe Jazz, North Beach San Francisco

Updated: Jul 11, 2010 1:45pm PST

Monterey-Pacific Grove to Big Sur-Cambria, California :

Monterey-Pacific Grove to Big Sur-Cambria, California

Updated: Jul 11, 2010 1:09pm PST

Roaring Camp Timber Rail Road :

Roaring Camp Timber Rail Road

Updated: Jul 10, 2010 11:53am PST

City Guide Tour--Telegraph Hill and Coit Tower City Tour, San Francisco : San Francisco City Guides is a non-profit organization sponsored by the San Francisco Library. All tours are by expert volunteer City Guides and free. Telegraph Hill Hike -- This walking tour is a tour over and around Telegraph Hill. Many other City Guides tours are available while in San Francisco. Web page: [ http://www.sfcityguides.org/ ]

City Guide Tour--Telegraph Hill and Coit Tower City Tour, San Francisco

San Francisco City Guides is a non-profit organization sponsored by th ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2010 6:07pm PST

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People we Know

Updated: Jul 06, 2010 5:38pm PST

Ken Smith Band 4th of July Falls Church Concert :

Ken Smith Band 4th of July Falls Church Concert

Updated: Jul 06, 2010 5:24pm PST

Barrel Tasting Rappahannock Cellars :

Barrel Tasting Rappahannock Cellars

Updated: Mar 28, 2010 1:40pm PST

Tulips in Evening Sun with Black Cloth :

Tulips in Evening Sun with Black Cloth

Updated: Mar 18, 2010 5:41pm PST

My Spring and Summer Flowers :

My Spring and Summer Flowers

Updated: Mar 18, 2010 5:33pm PST

Scott's Run Falls on the Potomac River Virginia : The falls are just outside the Beltway. The trail head is just off Georgetown Pike and the falls are almost to the Potomac River. About half way to the falls it began to rain very hard and it was very humid so there is a haze over the lens in the first couple of shots. Luckily I had a rain shell that I could somewhat protect the camera (Sigma SD 14( and lens (2.8, 17-50). In heavy rain I departed the bluff and headed back to the car. The sun came out just up the bluff so I retuned and found the canoe and kayakers rounding the bend just upstream of where Scott's Run opened into the Potomac. I took one more of the falls and then several more with them under the falls. Scott's Run is an excellent hike though mature forest. Except for one house right after the trailhead you are in deep forest. There are several trails in the park with one along a restricted gravel road. There is an old homestead overlooking the Patomac near the river. The park was created by the local citizens who taxed themselves to buy the park. It was a fight with a developer and county government that lasted for almost two years starting in 1970.

Scott's Run Falls on the Potomac River Virginia

The falls are just outside the Beltway. The trail head is just off Geo ...

Updated: Feb 28, 2010 2:56pm PST

Birds of a Feather :

Birds of a Feather

Updated: Feb 05, 2010 12:06pm PST

Super Pets :

Super Pets

Updated: Feb 05, 2010 11:09am PST

Sunset Sunrise :

Sunset Sunrise

Updated: Jan 08, 2010 5:15pm PST

In and Around Theodore Roosevelt Island, Washington D.C. : November Sunday afternoon walking around Theodore Roosevelt Island. The Island is just downstream of the Frances Scott Key Bridge between Rosslyn, Virginia, and Georgetown area of Washington D.C.

In and Around Theodore Roosevelt Island, Washington D.C.

November Sunday afternoon walking around Theodore Roosevelt Island. Th ...

Updated: Nov 10, 2009 2:46pm PST

Ken Smith Band at the Pohic Fair :

Ken Smith Band at the Pohic Fair

Updated: Oct 04, 2009 3:58pm PST

Santa Monica Pier :

Santa Monica Pier

Updated: Sep 17, 2009 6:43pm PST

Praying Mantis in the Summer Garden :

Praying Mantis in the Summer Garden

Updated: Aug 31, 2009 12:40pm PST

People at Museums : Views of People and Museums

People at Museums

Views of People and Museums

Updated: Aug 08, 2009 4:53pm PST

Washington, District of Columbia Views :

Washington, District of Columbia Views

Updated: Feb 15, 2009 1:46pm PST

Hiking to Old Rag, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia : Hiking

Hiking to Old Rag, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

Hiking

Updated: Feb 15, 2009 1:14pm PST

My Smug Mug :

My Smug Mug

Updated: Feb 10, 2009 4:57pm PST

Vancouver : Photos taken from Stanley Park in Vancouver, and the Whistler area, British Columbia, Canada.

Vancouver

Photos taken from Stanley Park in Vancouver, and the Whistler area, Br ...

Updated: Feb 02, 2009 5:08pm PST