Ottomorph

An otter plays with a cicada at the National Zoo.

In the mid-twentieth century, the US Capitol was renovated, prompting the replacement of hundreds of sandstone and marble blocks, most original to the building. Because the stones were government property, the contractor couldn’t legally sell or dispose of them, so workers piled them on the outskirts of a maintenance yard in Rock Creek Park and forgot about them. Now they’re covered in moss in the trees, an unofficial part of history.

Moonrise 3.

The final photo of my series of October’s Harvest Moon rising over the in Washington, D.C.

Big thanks to and for the advice and tools that enabled me to take these shots.

Moonrise 2.

The second photo of my series of October’s Harvest Moon rising over Washington, D.C., with the in the foreground framed by the .

Moonrise.

The Harvest Moon rising over the on Oct 2nd, as seen from the Netherlands Carillon. Captured in one frame.

Curious.

@ National Mall

Ash Meadows.

Sometimes following a random sign is the best thing to do.

Watching.

Mirrored.

Same title, very different photo. It’s always striking to me how similar patterns and geometries can be present in such different environments.

Mirrored.

Carefree play.