When I got my first DSLR, I got an 18-200mm lens with it. It didn’t take me long to realize that the wide-angle 18mm wasn’t wide enough for everything I wanted to do. So I
I don’t remember how I came to the realization that many of the subjects in my photos (usually buildings or memorials) appeared to be leaning backward. It’s one of those things that you don’t realize
The tilt-shift effect creates the illusion of a miniature scene through the blurring of the foreground and background of an image, leaving a narrow band of sharp focus. I’ve found this effect can add visual
I am embarrassed to say that I “used” a polarizing filter for years without the first clue how to actually use it. In my early days of photography, I bought some books on general photography
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception…let’s just call it the National Shrine, is the largest Catholic church in America. Where it fits into the “world’s largest churches” depends on whether you
At 555 ft., the Washington Monument is the second highest point in Washington, DC (after Washington National Cathedral). You can’t miss it. In fact, if you’re ever lost, it’s a good thing to look for
I never developed a taste for the finer things; I eat simple foods, I drive a mundane car, and my apartment is sparsely decorated. I’m a simple guy, but that doesn’t stop me from becoming
If you were to ask me, “What is the one thing I should photograph in Washington, DC?” I would say without hesitation, the U.S. Capitol Building. It is, by far, my favorite photo location and
I’ve written seven location-based posts for this blog, and have concentrated on the must-see attractions of Washington, DC; the Capitol, the White House, and the memorials along the National Mall. After all, those are probably
When I visited Washington, DC for the first time two years ago, I dropped my bags off at the hotel and immediately started walking toward the White House. After years of watching The West Wing
