Category Archives: Around DC

Capitol Dome, Inside Out

I mentioned yesterday that my family loves history. We also love (to a certain extent) politics and the way that governments work. You could probably already tell that by the different State House pictures I’ve taken. We took a tour of the US Capitol when we lived in the DC area. FASCINATING and beautiful! SoContinue reading “Capitol Dome, Inside Out”

Pure Joy

She exudes happiness wherever she goes. She reminds me to live a little and enjoy the small things. Seeing this photo reminds me that I either need to get my long lens repaired or buy a new one (an upgrade). This would be better if the background were more out of focus. See what IContinue reading “Pure Joy”

She’s Unique

Walking around Old Town, Alexandria, I found this store. I think this describes us all. . . Click over to ProjectEdit365 to see the original and the edits I did. Thanks! ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~  Continue reading “She’s Unique”

Pensive Pose

My youngest helped me scout a location last year for a family shoot. We brought along the umbrella prop to play with. It would make more sense if there were even a cloud in the sky. I think she makes it work. 😉 The stump she’s sitting on is cool, but the background is allContinue reading “Pensive Pose”

December at the cemetery

Every December Wreaths Across America lays wreaths at the headstones of veterans. We helped out one year laying wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. Black and white fits this setting and the dark wreaths really contrast against the white stones. I cloned out a person in the background and cropped in a little. Here is theContinue reading “December at the cemetery”

Claude Moore Colonial Farm

There are *so* many things to see and do the Northern Virginia area – for traveling and homeschooling. Whether you’re into nature, history, culture, current affairs, sports, you name it. The DMV area has it. As a historical homeschool trip, we visited Claude Moore Colonial Farm in McLean. It recreates what a small farm wouldContinue reading “Claude Moore Colonial Farm”