Flight paths

May 28, 2013 by Created by RCW

Having spent a fair amount of time in airports, I have seen plenty of jets, but airborne behemoths still impress me, so recent trips to Washington, DC and British Columbia added new flavours to my fascination.

: Given security concerns, it’s amazing that Reagan National Airport operates so close to Washington

: Andrews Airforce Base is across the river from Alexandria, VA

: I love the contrast with the simplicity of the clouds

: I think this is the helicopter POTUS would take to Andrews AFB

: As I passed the WWII memorial in Washington, these guys passed down the river

: The photo just screamed b/w on a grey day in Tofino

: Soaring into the skies near Tofino

: Seaplanes are the taxis of Vancouver Island

Art-chitecture of Washington

April 18, 2013 by Created by RCW

Washington, DC, is an odd town for a variety of reason…it is steeped in history and yet is constantly in a state of renewal as its four quadrants cycle from decay to rebirth to affluence to decadence, and the people within the town, depending on money and power, move from quadrant to quadrant accordingly.

Being the political and international heart of the US, however, means that it is also a showcase–in the museum display sense–of what the US has to offer architecturally.

I’ve tried to capture some of that here.

: The Capitol represents the hubris of government

: I liked the juxtaposition of the flag and Capitol

: There was something almost medieval about the turrets on this church

: Buildings throughout Washington gleam even when in shadow

: A lot of the older neighbourhoods crumble from neglect

: In the same neighbourhoods, new buildings almost look incomplete

: A home in Alexandria, VA

: The decision to maintain an ancient appeal in a modern centre is interesting (Alexandria, VA)

: Built on a circular pattern, Washington intersections bleed with perspective

: Another sense of perspective, even if it’s not something the Capitol is known for

: Constantly under repair, in this case because of a recent earthquake

: A beautiful beacon in the darkness (Alexandria, VA)

Behind fences

April 8, 2013 by Created by RCW

As you may have noticed, I like to take the mundane in life and move it in a whole new direction, exploring avenues that are not obvious at first blush.

Such was the case with a series of scenarios that I photographed recently in Alexandria, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

: We live our lives behind fences of our own creation

: Fences that protect us from harm, but also keep us from exploring beauty

: And even when we find the courage to slink in new directions

: To crawl toward new horizons

: Fear can slam the gates again

: And we find ourselves watching the world from a distance

: We are not alone; others cower as well. But if we work together

: The universe will unfold itself before us in a dazzling spectacle

Spring has sprung – Alexandria, VA

March 28, 2013 by Created by RCW

Despite the snow showers that kept spitting in my face, it appeared Spring had arrived on the East Coast of the United States…or at least, it had according to the birds in the area.

A few images from a wander around the Old Town section of Alexandria, VA.