three stars

On Tuesday, I was able to attend an award ceremony for my best friend in high school. Aside from family, I was one of very few civilians there as he was awarded the Navy Cross. This three star general wasn't even the highest ranking officer in attendance. Pretty awesome.

(ISO 100, f/5.0, 1/320s, 200mm)

details

I'd planned on getting some cool detail shots around the Cathedral. I had my close-up filters at the ready. I guess those can wait, even though the blossoms might not.

(ISO 100, f/9.0, 1/60s)

family talent

My kids are going to be artistic. I may not be able to produce art as a quote-unquote traditional artist, but my photographer's eye improves each time I click the shutter. My better half, on the other hand, is spectacular at creating tasty (and beautiful) masterpieces. These peonies aren't real, and she made them for a cake order.

As a hobby.

(ISO 400, f/11.0, 1/500s)

colored window

Last one from my snowy walk with Jack Frost.
(ISO 100, f/3.5, 1/125s)

groundhogs

If last week's snow is any indication, we're not getting out of this cold winter anytime soon. What say you, Punxsutawney Phil?
(ISO 100, f/7.1, 1/40s)