Photography

Photography is one of my favorite hobbies. I use Fujifilm cameras, currently a X-T5. Enjoy the albums on this page!

Cherry blossoms against a bright blue sky

Cheery Cherry Blossoms

Spring arrived this Saturday afternoon. Late in the afternoon, Ollie and I headed to the National Arboretum looking for blossoms. As soon as we parked, we could tell we’d have plenty of beautiful trees to explore. In each direction, we saw colorful displays. The arboretum features many different varieties of Cherry trees. It was fun to see three different colors crowded together. ...

Murals of Blagden Alley in DC

Today I discovered Blagden Alley, a hotspot for murals in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington DC. The March winds were blowing slowly, the sky was blue, and the sun was warm. A perfect day for exploring with a camera. First stop: the watermelon house. Then, entering the alley, I came upon this arresting sticker, placed on a water pipe. ...

one of the extravagant exhibits of flowers

Philly Flower Show

I went to Philadelphia for a conference and wandered into an amazing flower show. The purpose of my Amtrak trip to Philly was to speak at an AI conference, AAAI. I led a panel on the topic of responsible AI in education. I left DC at 6:00 am and was in Philadelphia by 7:20 am, then walked across town, had breakfast at a classic diner and was on time for the 8:30 am workshop. ...

Spanish Embassy

An embassy row fills the mansions of 16th Street NW, and today the Spain was open to the public. High-concept design was featured as the main exhibit, but I found myself enjoying the mansion itself more than the exhibit. I spent some time in a central, indoor courtyard with a gurgling fountain. As I relaxed into the space, I found photographic possibilites. Lots of wonderful spanish detail just in this one room in the heart of Washington, DC. ...

Happy couple graces a building on 14th St

Murals of U Street

On a winter Saturday, I ambled around 14th and U Street, a part of Washington, DC. The U Street area was the birthplace of Duke Ellington and was the heart of a Black culture that blossomed in DC. Then it became run down. Over the past couple of decades, it has rapidly gentrified, and now has designer furniture and clothing stores, trendy restaurants, and nightlife. I particularly like the large mural of the mailman taking a saxophone break. One photo captured the photographer! ...