sixteen and a quarter

Think yesterday's bonsai was impressive at a century? Give it a couple more, and see what it becomes. This Japanese white pine is nearly 400 years old.

(ISO 200, f/7.1, 1/125s)

bonsai

I want to learn how to train bonsai. Toringo crabapple. In training since 1905.

(ISO 400, f/10.0, 1/200s)

protested zen

"Why are you taking pictures of rocks at the Arboretum?" she asks.

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little. yellow. different.

The histogram for this seemingly simple shot looks like the Hindu Kush in central Asia.

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the others

We went for a walk on the azalea-lined path. Few of those shots came out. I was much more pleased with the random ones I showed some lens love to. This one would've fit nicely with all my out-of-focus Monet-inspired shots from last summer.

(ISO 800, f/7.1, 1/100s)

old dominion

"Janie, the dogwood is a tree. It's not a flower."
"Actually, it's a tree and a flower."


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up trunk

Interesting leading lines or textures can really make a shot like this. I love the contrast of the green ivy and the rough bark on this one. The bokeh bonus didn't hurt either.

(ISO 800, f/10.0, 1/15s)

verdant

The result of all the spring rainshowers is a bright injection of green into our flora. It's going to be a vibrant summer!

(ISO 200, f/13.0, 1/500s)

capitol columns

At the National Arboretum, there are columns from the Capitol building before they expanded the east wing. I've always wanted to check them out behind the lens. I finally got my chance on Sunday. I even brought my fully-functioning 35mm and shot some film. Being judicious with those shots, I have to finish the roll first. That may take a while!

(ISO 200, f/13.0, 1/160s)