Burn Magazine

Very proud to say my Potomac Gorge essay was recently published at Burn Magazine. Go have a look.

Scenes From The City #3

The Nation's Capital. So much to see, so much to do. Well worth the trip.

Taking a breather near the reflecting pool.

The book of names at the Vietnam War Memorial.

Korean War Veterans Memorial.

Verdant grove along the western edge of the National Mall.

DuPont Circle Metro entrance.

Checkmate? DuPont Circle.

Few things better than this greasy diner burger!

Marathon in the Parks

So... a bunch of runners marathoned through my neighborhood the other day. The Parks Half-Marathon. Fifth year in a row. 13 miles of shin-splinting, meniscus tearing brutality. Well, that's the way I would characterize it, but about 2000 other people see it differently. Many actually find it quite the enjoyable experience! OK, then...

I went down there this year to see what kind of shots I could come away with. It was rainy and cool. The runners were amazing. Dedicated organizers and volunteers lined the course, which runs from Rockville to Bethesda, MD. Much of it through large swaths of Rock Creek Park. (hence, the name)

Good time. Photographs below:

Scenes From The City #2

DC Triathlon Extended...

As promised... few more from the day.

Washington DC Triathlon 2010

Swim.

Bike.

Run.

This was my first triathlon. Photography wise of course... not participating! Although by the end of the event, I felt I had. Keeping up with the athletes in the hot-humid summer air of DC as they transitioned from swimmer to biker to runner made for quite the mini-marathon itself. Kind of fun actually.

Also, as a huge fan of our National Park system it was gratifying to discover that the Washington, DC Triathlon takes place almost exclusively on Park grounds. From the Potomac River near the Memorial Bridge and Lincoln Memorial to the Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial to the Washington Monument and the National Mall, not to mention a significant portion of Rock Creek Park, these amazing (insane?) athletes made good use of a small segment of our vast Park system. Yet another reason to maintain generous funding for these treasures.

Great challenge, great venue. Can't wait until next year!

More images tomorrow.

Capital Pride ... Continued

Just a few more from the parade.

Cheers.

Capital Pride Parade

An absolutely wonderful time.

Ted Haggard and Larry Craig were not there... but they should have been! They have no idea what they're missing.