52 Frames Shoot From Below Weekly Photo Challenge

The subject this week for the 52Frames photo challenge was “shoot from below.” It was nice to be able to get out and about and see what might come up - since I didn’t have anything particular in mind. So we drove in to town twice last week. The first time we parked by the US Botanic Garden and walked about the. National Mall. The second time we parked at the Tidal Basin and walked to the White House. I was really disappointed with the gardens. It seems all the attention was paid at the portrait gallery where an orchid exhibit is taking place. But it doesn’t open until 11 AM, which is the time we want to come back home. Then we stopped by the Library of Congress Madison Building front entrance where I used to work. I didn’t like any of those photos either. But on the way there I took a quick shot of the Longworth office building and ended up using that photo this week. Two bluejays were added in to the composite and the building was more “high key.” By the Capitol my second choice was a lamp light that looked lovely in its simplicity. A crow was added to make it animated. Then we walked over to the National Gallery of Art for a few more options. I wasn’t impressed with any of the images taken near the White House, but it was a great day for a walk - the streets were deserted even though the roads to get there were ridiculously blocked up due to protestors holding up traffic. Some weeks I am really excited about my photo entry. This week was just “ok.”

52Frames Shoot From Below

The subject for the 52Frames photo challenge this week was “shoot from below.”  Since the weather was quite dreary and rainy we weren’t outside as much as usual. One day we were trapped in the mall for a morning walk for lack of anything better. I tried to take the usual ceiling options but none of them turned out. There was some interesting greenery hanging from the ceiling but it wasn’t very good either. Then we came upon the large poster of couture clothing that covered the entire store front. I didn’t think much of it until I came home and edited the image. It looked like a very fancy three dimensional boutique and was the image that was submitted. Later in the week we went to Old Town Alexandria where there is always something worth looking at. And the Christmas decorations were up which always makes this place even more charming. As we were walking along the historic streets we found a very large ball hanging from the tree branches above. The trees that were growing in front of a house winding behind the shutters caught our eye. Then there was the very white church steeple against the very blue sky. There was a very interesting shop window with a skirt made out of Christmas greens, but unfortunately I couldn’t get rid of the car reflection in the glass. Then we went back down to the waterfront and found all of the pigeons huddled together on top of the gazebo. It was an unusual week for taking photos. What I like most about 52Frames is that you meet people from all over the world. It’s another social networking platform. Everyone has an interest in taking photos. I’m hoping that my college friend joins after I sent her the information last week. It’s a great way to stay in touch every week. I have to thank our friend from the Midwest who suggested this whole idea to me. It’s been a great way to find a reason to get out of the house and I’ve learned a lot along the way.