Today I’m starting to feel the approach of fall weather, so because of that I decided to share some fall colors with you all. My favorite time of year is between autumn and winter because my favorite thing to do is have a nice cup of coffee and curl up with a great book. Also, the cold reminds me that holidays and family gatherings aren’t too far behind. What are your favorite things to do once the cold weather starts to roll in? Let us know in the comments section!
Rounding out the week, we have a photograph of the Warner Theatre in Penn Quarter in DC. The building itself has such a rich history and so much architectural character that it was impossible to just walk past. If you observe it long enough, you can almost hear the live vaudeville sets playing from the 1920s when it first opened. Hope everyone has had a great week!
Today we have a photograph taken at the Navy Memorial here in Washington. It was an absolutely gorgeous day and this picture captured it – between the sunshine and clear skies, it was a great day to bring in the colder weather that we are expecting in coming weeks.
As I mentioned yesterday, we had an excursion to the city over the weekend. This photo was taken on E Street NW in front of the building that houses Hotel Harrington (hence the international flags), Harry’s Bar (as you can see), as well as the famous burger joint, Ollie’s Trolley (one of the best burgers I’ve ever had, for sure). To give some reference for those of you who are a bit more familiar to DC, this is a block away from the E Street Cinema. I’ll be posting more photos from this weekend as the week progresses. Have a great day everyone!
Over the weekend, we went on an excursion to downtown and spent the day photographing in and around E Street. We chose E Street for all of the vibrance as well as some of the more looked over buildings that people sometimes forget are there, such as Ford’s Theater. Most people know the famed incident from Ford’s Theater, but I find that sometimes people forget that it’s in DC and it’s fairly close to the White House, the Smithsonians, and all of the touristy monuments. E Street also has some of the most interesting architecture, although that could be said for most of the city. I’ll be posting more pictures from our excursion in the coming weeks.
For those of you who may not know, today is Columbus Day here in the United States. For some reason (quite unknown to me), every year the United States celebrates a man who, by all historical accounts, decimated and enslaved the indigenous persons of the Americas. So instead of highlighting an inappropriate historical figure, I’d like to turn my attentions this October 12th to my Isla del Encanto: Puerto Rico. Although the Taínos were subjected to the wrath of Columbus, the music, culture, and appreciation for nature that stems from our ancestors is still alive and well in Puerto Rico. So, this Columbus Day instead of celebrating a man who was a destroyer of cultures and people, I encourage you to celebrate all of the indigenous populations around the world and to remember that no matter our differences, we are all human and we all deserve mutual respect.
Today I was having a bit of photographer’s block, so I decided to rediscover my surroundings, starting with my turntable. My parents gave it to me for Christmas some years ago and it quickly turned into one of my most prized possessions. While I, of course, still have digital music, there is something special about the careful and meticulous nature that comes with owning records. You have to take good care of them and they are a hobby in themselves because of the care it takes to maintain and set up the record for use. The round, full tones of the sound it is able to produce make for a listening experience like nothing else. As both a musician and a lover of music, there is nothing I appreciate more than an afternoon filled with listening to my records.
Today is the one-month anniversary of Shoestring Filter! For today, I decided to continue with another photograph taken in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. I love visiting Puerto Rico not only because I get to see my extended family, but it is just such a vibrant and lively place that every time I go, I experience something new. Sometimes it’ll be a new flavor of piraguas, sometimes it’s an engaging conversation with a shop owner in Old Town; the possibilities are endless.
Today’s vibrant photo was taken in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Old San Juan perfectly exemplifies the spirit and culture of Puerto Rico: vibrant, joyful, and inclusive. Unknown to most, Puerto Rican culture is a melting pot of Taíno, European, African, Caribbean, and American cultures and traditions. From the food we eat to the music we play, there are elements of each culture infused into our costumbres. While I have lived my entire life on the mainland of the United States, Puerto Rican culture is alive and well in my home and in my blood. I will always be proud of my boricuas.
Today camouflaged in the center of the image, we have a snake that was taken at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge in Basom, New York. My best friend and I had been looking to get away from Buffalo for a few hours and just take in some fresh air during midterms, so we decided to get out to Iroquois. We were just on our way out on one of the trails and my friend caught sight of this little guy. It was a great ending to a nice little hike.
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