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Country Mouse

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I am a country mouse. I grew up in a rural area where there are no museums and cultural events are a rarity. Our county courthouse is two stories and there are just a handful of buildings that require an elevator. Our idea of diversity here mainly involves Catholics and Amish. Most people look alike and have identical shared values.

It is exciting to visit a place that is tall and populated with people who look and sound different than what I know.

I never fail to look up when surrounded by tall buildings.

People watching on busy streets is a hobby.

I look up, down and all around to see and absorb as much as possible.

Artifacts of famous people like Abe Lincoln’s top hat are treasures to be admired and examined.

Places like Washington D.C. are a dream come true because the streets are lined with famous landmarks and museums filled with treasures.

Fancy art installations stop me dead in my tracks.

Even a subway station is potential subject matter for a photo.

Visiting the final resting place of our first President is moving and a moment of reverence.

Things that are different, things that are historic or noteworthy, things that others pass by without a glance are special to me. I feel sorry for anyone who can walk by a piece of history or a beautiful work of art and not see its value.

I’m a country mouse and I’m not shamed. In fact, I’m glad for that.

At Least I Tried

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The resolution of this picture isn’t great because the camera on my new phone is disappointing and the zoom is terrible. That’s putting it kindly. Still, I hope you’ll overlook that weakness and appreciate it for what it is.

I think it’s kind of cool.

And isn’t that just life? You think you’re upgrading to something better only to learn it really isn’t as good as what you already had. You try your best do something and it doesn’t work out the way you hoped. Chances are, whatever it is still has value so celebrate it anyway.

At least you tried.

And so has become my motto lately. At least I tried. If you’re reading this, please accept my congratulations. You made it to Friday! Let’s try to make it a good one!

Salvaged Photo

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I made this picture at the Lincoln Memorial. It was dark and crowded but this man was lingering off to the side, away from the masses and seemingly enjoying a quiet moment. The composition is interesting but the picture is a blurry mess that merited immediate deletion.

However, I played with it, changing it to sepia and sort of like the result. It’s haunting and looks almost other worldly.

It’s not great art but it is kind of cool and sometimes that’s good enough.

Monuments By Moonlight Tour

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The best way to get an overview of Washington is to take a bus or trolley tour. We opted for the Monuments By Moonlight Night Tour which provides a nice narrated look at the city as well as stops at some popular monuments.

We had a short amount of time at the Iwo Jima Marine Corps, Martin Luther King, Vietnam Veterans. Korean War and Lincoln Memorials.

They looked stunning after dark and took on a different life than in the daylight.

Rain threatened that day but it was a moderate and clear evening. Nonetheless, I didn’t pack my DSLR and my new iPhone camera is testy in anything but bright sunlight so the photos aren’t great.

Nonetheless, I have a few to help remember the moment. I especially liked the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial at night.

If you’re going to our nation’s capital, consider a tour! It’s a safe and easy way to move around and see the sights! Click here for info on our tour company.