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324/365 by ekelly80
So the weekend may be gone, but don’t fret, there’s another one coming up. And it’s long. And it gives you a great reason to eat lots of good food and spend money. Only 3 days, DC, before you turkey trot your way to a tryptophan-induced coma. In the mean time, let’s look at some pretty photos. Continue reading
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Dupont Circle Streetcar Tunnel by ep_jhu
There are few things that get my mind racing like the secret history of Washington, DC. It can be hidden tunnels under Dupont Circle or miniature Washington Monuments buried by the real thing; I just love it. Flickr user ep_jhu stumbled across a part of DC which isn’t exactly secret, but is just not well remembered: the old trolley tunnels under Dupont Circle.You’ve no doubt seen the old streetcar entrances in your travels around the circle, and there has been talk of developing the area into commercial ventures. Though I don’t know how he found his way in, Ep_jhu found a historical DC landmark which isn’t often photographed. The colors natural to the scene, subtle as they are, speak to utilitarian construction. Rather than shooting the scene from eye level and having all walls converge at similar angles, he shot low, emphasizing the size of the tunnel while making it more dramatic. Check out his other photos from the tunnels. They’re all very well done.
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David Wax Museum- 930 Club by sightlyworn
As a guy who has photographed many musicians, I know the challenge in capturing the intensity and energy of a live show. Slightlyworn nailed it with this photo. The motion blur is what really makes this photo, because you can just see the guitarist moving and howling into the mic, pouring his heart into every verse. It’s a strong composition; he didn’t focus too closely on the musician, which left plenty of room for the purple and blue divide caused by the stage lights, which is one of the most important features of the photo. Adding a second singer to the frame and including part of the drum kit definitely frames the context of a musical machine working together. Well done, sightlyworn.
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FotoWeek DC Returns This Week
FotoWeek DC will return to the District this week for a series of exhibits celebrating the art of photography. The festival features over 150 photography-related workshops, lectures and exhibitions, as well as portfolio reviews by a specialized panel at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. It all starts with a launch party scheduled for this Friday, and a schedule of events can be found below. The festivities run from November 5th – 12th. Continue reading
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Specimenlife saw an especially beautiful capture recently by the Naval Yard. Two birds decide to break free and spread their wings while the flocks rests. The tones of the photo are especially nice; black and white works beautifully with this shot.
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Weekend Flashback: 10/8-10/10
Library of Congress Reading Room by Brandon Kopp
Good morning, DC. We know it’s hard going back to work after a three day weekend, so grab your coffee and hold onto the glory days just a little bit longer with some shots from our great local photographers.
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The Winning Ticket: Les Savy Fav
This week we are giving away a pair of tickets to see Les Savy Fav featuring
Trans Am & The Psychic Paramount perform at the 9:30 Club on October 7th at 8pm.
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“To go against the church is to go against God” by andrade✖cobain
Every so often a camera phone can grab a truly stunning shot, as happened with andrade✖cobain‘s iPhone shot of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Dupont Circle. City lights shining into clouds light the church in the dead of night. The grain from the high sensitivity of the camera’s sensor shape it into a fantastic glimpse into space, with millions of stars backlighting the church. DC’s light pollution obviously prevents any such spectacular stargazing from ever actually happening, making andrade✖cobain‘s shot all that more unique. Well done.
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Weekend Flashback: 10/1-10/2
Good morning, DC. Is it feeling like fall yet? Grab your coffee and take a look back through this weekend’s best photos from around the area.
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The Winning Ticket: Deerhoof
The Winning Ticket: Mason Jennings
This week we are giving away a pair of tickets to see Mason Jennings and The Pines perform at the 9:30 Club on September 25th at 7pm.
Weekend Flashback 9/17-9/18
Autumn is falling, and our local photographers have been out in full force to document the goings-on around DC. Let’s have a look at what they found…
The Winning Ticket: Molotov
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‘Doggy in the Window’ by Mondmann
In a world where photographers are often more concerned with flashy presentation or outstanding technique, Mondmann reminds us that simplicity is key to capturing a unique moment. The photo makes me think of a 70-year-old man who has lived in the same house for 50 years, sitting to watch the world pass by, yelling at kids to get off of his lawn. The dog just looks like a curmudgeon, although I’m sure if you asked him, the dog would say, “Stop anthropomorphizing me!” Well done, Mondmann.
The Winning Ticket: The Low Anthem
‘The Low Anthem’ by The Montage
This week we are giving away a pair of tickets to see The Low Anthem perform at the 9:30 Club on September 15th at 7pm.
Weekend Flashback: 9/4-9/6
Birth of a Day by specimenlife
Hey DC, hope you enjoyed your long weekend. Let’s take a look at some of the best shots from our local photographers.
The Winning Ticket: The Weepies
This week we are giving away a pair of tickets to see The Weepies perform at the 9:30 Club on September 5th at 7pm. This smooth indie duo is winding down an acoustic tour across the U.S. with their colorful tunes.
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Self-Portrait in the metro by pablo.raw
Self portraiture is a challenge at times, but to capture both the self and the environment creatively takes a clever mind. Enter pablo.raw. His photo from the metro isn’t about the subway tunnel on which he’s focusing, but about his act of taking a picture. Placing himself out of the focused area emphasizes his role in the product, and is a truer portrait of him as an individual – he’s doing the photographer’s job. It’s creative and masterfully executed – a portrait of a creative mind at work.
We Love Food: Santa Fe Cafe
Santa Fe Cafe Owner Kipp Laramie by MichaelTRuhl
In the heart of hilly Rosslyn amid the skyscrapers and the steel, the Santa Fe Cafe is an oasis for spicy food lovers. Offering authentic New Mexican food, the restaurant has maintained a presence in Arlington for over 20 years on Wilson Boulevard two blocks from the Rosslyn Metro station. Continue reading
The Winning Ticket: Chuck Brown
This week we are giving away a pair of tickets to see Chuck Brown perform at the 9:30 Club on August 27th at 9pm. The Godfather of Go Go will be celebrating his 75th birthday in an event hosted by Bootsy Collins.