escaping shadows

I've often tried to get a shot like this. I don't love this one, but it's my best attempt yet. I need to learn how to straighten out perspective so all the lines square up. I feel like that's a Photoshop trick.

(ISO 100, f/10.0, 1/80s)

exactly

As I wandered in the cold air, I discovered this outdoor seating area in Freedom Park. With the perfect skies, I knew I'd have some contrast even if I decided to convert to black and white later. I think this shot turned out just the way I wanted it to. Thoughts?
(ISO 100, f/9.0, 1/30s)

no trickeration necessary

No, this was not taken with any sort of filter on the lens. I color-corrected a bit in post, but this is a true reflection on the hood of a 1987 Ferrari Testarossa.
(ISO 100, f/10.0, 1/200s)

grayscale reflections

This shot would've been easier to accomplish were it not blazing hot midday sun. Reflections are much harder to capture at this time of day. Luckily, I was searching for them.
(ISO 100, f/18.0, 1/50s)

others' eyes

As we walked along, Eric stopped on a street corner as we ambled on. He asked me to take this shot. He was particularly taken by the difference in architectural styles from this one vantage point. I do believe I'll have to print and frame it for him. Good eye!
(ISO 100, f/9.0, 1/200s)

finding the freedom trail

As we hunted for the Freedom Trail in Boston, I held my breath for this shot. Patience is a virtue, especially in photography.
(ISO 200, f/9.0, 1/1000s, eV -0.67)

random smokestack

I'm not really sure what this building is now or what it used to be. I'm tempted to reach the rungs on this chimney and climb up to the top.
(ISO 100, f/8.0, 1/50s)

vermont & L st, nw

The late afternoon sun casts its glow on the District's skyline.
(ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/250s)

gimme that old time religion

the national cathedral at 3101 wisconsin ave, nw. the sixth largest in the world.

mirrored weekday