52Frames Leading Lines Photo Challenge

Earlier in the week we drove over to the Iwo Jima monument and Netherlands Carillon by Arlington Cemetery. I was hoping to get a “leading lines” image for the weekly 52Frames photo challenge. Unfortunately it didn’t turn out although there was an attempt to make one work. So I knew I would need to find something when we took a weekend trip to UVA to visit our grandson and then on to central Virginia to visit our son and DIL. I was disappointed in the photos around the campus in Charlottesville even though there were columns everywhere. And I have used photos from the warehouse home along the James River. That would only leave the “cabin” along the river as an option. We always take a walk along the property. As luck would have it my husband and son were walking a good distance in front of me and our DIL along the dirt road. It ended up being the submission for the week for sentimental reasons. I really didn’t have the time I wanted to focus on the challenge this week because we were out of town. But this photo reflects the serenity of the place and is a great image  of father and son. 

52Frames Leading Lines Photo Challenge

I ended up using the Baltimore tunnel photo for the leading lines 52Frames photo challenge this week. I had taken several photos around the National Mall, but thought we might find something driving up the eastern seaboard last week. Since we were so busy involved with activities I didn’t have enough time to really edit and do all of the things I normally do to make it the perfect entry. The pigeons on the American Indian museum were interesting. The US botanic garden always has great options - the fountain in the main conservatory, the giant blooming corpse flower, and the variety of ferns and plants. Then we walked towards the Capitol building where there is a lot of construction going on. The staircase work and fencing leading to the library of Congress was interesting. Then we continued towards the National Gallery of Art with a view from Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol from several angles. Since I’ve used a lot of photos from Washington DC the Baltimore Tunnel was something different. We haven’t been out of state for three years so it was an adventure to visit family again in New England. The last time was in 1998 for my parents fiftieth wedding anniversary. This time was for a memorial for my oldest cousin who unexpectedly passed away last year. It was so great to see everyone again and nice to hear a few of my cousins are following along when photos are posted. It’s really a great hobby. There is just something about New England. 

52Frames Leading Lines

Since I joined 52Frames a couple of months ago, we try to go in to town every week to see what options there are to meet the challenge. It’s all about photography. All I have is my iPhone while most people on the website actually have cameras. I used to have a Sony digital camera but gave it up a long time ago. I love taking photos for this blog, but I’m not a photographer. This week’s challenge is “leading lines” - and I remembered there was an outstanding front entry way to the Library of Congress where I worked for ten years. But before we went there, we checked out the Capitol south metro escalator, and afterwards strolled around the Capitol and Supreme Court - two days before the disaster occurred this week. Everything was so quiet and peaceful for our morning walk. In the end I was happy with the outcome, and there were three photos that I really liked, but chose the front of the library over the escalator and the steps from the Capitol visitor center. Next week’s challenge is taking a photo from a child’s point of view - low to the ground. Sometimes I find an appropriate option here in the neighborhood park, but I have an idea near the Tidal Basin. I’m just hoping we will not have difficulty driving in to DC to get to it. I do have to say the challenges have made me think more about particular subjects so I’m learning as I go. And getting feedback on the website is also fun.