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October 31, 2007
We were alerted yesterday via the Art Law Blog that the U.S. Department of the Interior is gearing up to change motion and still photography rules on federally run lands. In an amendment to current regulations, three DOI agencies, the Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Services, and the... [continue]
| This brilliant photo was left out of our Zombie Lurch '07 slideshow on Monday, and thank goodness, because this has Photo of the Day written all over it. Flickr user outdoor_type gives this zombie bride an apocalyptic sepia toned home, where she can rightly protest the lack of edible... [continue]
October 30, 2007
Got your pumpkins carved yet? Flickr user erin*carly helped make this incredible Orange Line pumpkin with some serious design, and won second place it what must surely have been an interesting carving contest. Our other readers may not be going for architecture awards, but their pumpkins are pretty spooky... [continue]
October 29, 2007
We've already covered some of the great Halloween photos today, and, wouldn't you know it, there are all kinds of other interesting things going on in October besides creepy costume parties. There's the fall harvest at our local farmers markets, some fun times at our arts festivals before it... [continue]
The verdict on the D.C. Zombie Lurch on Saturday was sadly a little underwhelming ... we estimate there were maybe only two dozen people participating in the mass "Thriller" dance, another two dozen who were dressed as zombies but didn't dance, and then a slightly larger group of pure... [continue]
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October 26, 2007
I admit I've always been a sucker for morning glories, and this saturated purple flower from yesterday's rain is just plain gorgeous. Flickr user christaki found this little bit of cheery color for an otherwise gloomy couple of days. EXIF.... [continue]
October 25, 2007
Unsurprisingly, Flickr user intemporelle hit the trifecta with the three photos she uploaded to the DCist pool yesterday, which also reminded us that it's about time to get some seasonal photos up in here. It's interesting to see our contributors taking bets on Photo of the Day selections, but... [continue]
October 24, 2007
We're happy to finally have a few days of rain ahead of us after the long summer drought -- though we'd gladly donate it to our left coast friends if we could. Sometime around about Friday though, after days of dreary weather and wondering if there is still a... [continue]
October 23, 2007
A more subtle photo today, Flickr user iceman882 took this serene image in Georgetown. At first I was surprised to see so many leaves on the ground already, because summer sure seems to be lingering quite awhile...then I realized this photo was taken last November, giving us a nice... [continue]
October 22, 2007
Flickr user sintixerr took this photo of a "Lonely Dress" on the sidewalk in Adams Morgan. The long crop and low contrast certainly add to the moody effect. EXIF.... [continue]
October 19, 2007
I don't usually go into the DCist pool with any expectations, but on this humid, sticky, and soon to be stormy Friday, I wanted to post something that elicited a big smile. Though I was tempted by both the obvious and the silly, this photo by krisetya of these... [continue]
October 18, 2007
When we saw this photo, we immediately thought of Legos — it looks like a bunch of bright yellow blocks and one of the window rectangles. We can almost imagine the little smiling yellow men lounging around inside, using one of those triangular computers or holding one of the... [continue]
October 17, 2007
When we saw this photo in the DCist pool, it immediately reminded us of a particular favorite from another talented contributor, whose work hung in the first DCist Exposed Photography Show last March. This Holga triptych was taken by regular contributor akkleis, using some interesting angles on this statue.... [continue]
Quite a few eyebrows were raised when The Hives announced they would be opening for Maroon 5's arena tour, and with good reason. Most of the teenagers and soccer moms in the Verizon Center last night weren't sure what to make of the Swedish quintet when they hit the... [continue]
October 16, 2007
Flickr user quemino of the world took this shot in Columbia Heights last week, giving the illusion of expansive prairie fields next to these rowhouses. The lens flare and the light shining through the field gives it a lovely romantic look. EXIF.... [continue]
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October 15, 2007
This goose just looked at me in the DCist Flickr pool, clearly very concerned that he was going to be featured in Photo of the Day. Looks like Flickr user andertho took advantage of the nice weather this weekend to catch this bird's inquisitive and, frankly, hilarious expression. EXIF.... [continue]
October 12, 2007
Sometimes a great photo can just be catching the moment when everything lines up just right, or in this case, when it goes perpendicular. Flickr user chapulin colorado took this shot in Dupont Circle (you can see the fountain peeking through the slats). EXIF.... [continue]
October 11, 2007
Flickr user Pianoman75 has a couple awe-inducing sky photos in the DCist pool right now, but this one wins out for the fantastic silhouette of the tree-tops and the tiny, tiny helicopter against the brilliant yellow sky. The subtle gradations from the barely visible sun give the image some... [continue]
October 10, 2007
Being somewhat of a history buff, I remember being bummed when I first moved to D.C. to discover the National Archives were closed for renovations. A few years later, the doors opened again, and finally seeing these amazing, centuries old documents in person is something I won't forget. Flickr... [continue]
October 9, 2007
Now this is a "Wow" photo. Flickr user chapulin colorado woke up at some ridiculous hour to take this early morning shot of a plane taking off from Washington National Airport. The dramatic 8 second exposure from Gravelly Point Park leaves us only with the light trails as they... [continue]
October 8, 2007
Sometimes we note that there aren't many portraits in the DCist pool, but today we find ourselves overwhelmed by some fantastic people-centric shots taken over the weekend. The grainy black and white gives even more depth to this image of a tough guy waiting for the Chinatown bus, by... [continue]
October 5, 2007
We don't encourage taking photographs while driving, but if you're going to do it anyway, this is a pretty darn good result to come out with. Flickr user Pianoman75 took this while on his way home from work, catching this biker perfectly in the sunset. EXIF.... [continue]
October 4, 2007
Flickr user Samer Farha had to put a little work in to get a shot this great, using an off-camera flash, black foamboard, and slowly burning incense. No doubt he took a hundred photos just to get the focus right, but it was well worth the result, with this... [continue]
October 3, 2007
It's October, friends. Can you smell the pumpkin pie yet? Flickr user outdoor_type was out in Herndon, Va. this weekend and found his first pumpkin of the season, getting some great depth of field on this pretty iron bike outside of a soon-to-be bed and breakfast owned by some... [continue]
October 2, 2007
Several people have sent us their photos after spotting municipal trash cans around town with signs affixed to them that read: "DC BALLOT BOX: Your vote goes here." We don't know who was responsible for this guerrilla marketing campaign, but obviously, we approve of the message. Thankfully, they appear... [continue]
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October 2, 2007
Here's another one from the festivals this weekend, this time from FiestaDC held in Mt. Pleasant. With the surreal, vibrant colors of his headdress and the uptilted mask, it took me a few seconds to figure out what was going on here. Flickr user yonas1 snuck his camera in... [continue]
October 1, 2007
Seems like featuring an awesome B-Boy shot from Crafty Bastards in Photo of the Day might become an annual tradition. With all the slick moves and gravity defying flips, the competition makes for a spectacular photo shoot (if, unlike me, you could actually get close enough to see it).... [continue]