market bling

She loves going to Eastern Market to support local jewelry artists. I love the colors and antiques and food and dogs and people watching and...

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capitol hill books

Located across the street from Eastern Market, Capitol Hill Books has narrow aisles between floor-to-ceiling used books that can overwhelm even the most ardent bibliophile. We wandered around the claustrophobic stacks and managed to find three that piqued our interest: War & Peace by Leo Tolstoy, Prozac Nation by Elizabeth Wurtzel, & A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. A nice consolation prize for the day.

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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.

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rookie mistake

I looked forward to going out to shoot all week. Predictably, I forgot to charge my battery last night, so I didn't even make it to the National Cathedral. So much for cherry blossoms. I'm such a bonehead.

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textured textile trifecta

I couldn't decide which one I liked best. Since they're so similar, I offer a group of three. Don't think I've done a triple since New Year's or so. I did it a lot more earlier in this blog's lifespan.
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sunny day needs

The vendors selling sunglasses should have been doing brisk business on a day like Saturday. It was a gorgeous, sunny day, perfect for walking around Eastern Market.
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this little piggy went to market