Results tagged “weekendgallery”

       

We were speaking with a couple of photographers recently, who claimed that this year's crop of changing leaves were particularly stunning, and yesterday, a short trip through a few of D.C.'s tree lined streets seemed to confirm that sentiment. So, perhaps it wasn't very surprising that a look through our DCist Flickr pool was full the same evidence of autumn's rise. Didn't get your fill of lovely fall color with today's photo of the day? Crack open a pumpkin beer, and take a break from that Halloween costume construction to enjoy some more.

       

We've noticed that the photographers which populate our Flickr pool with a constant supply of excellent images seem to lean towards dramatic shots of sunsets, both fiery and cool, and from locations encompassing the entire Capital region. Here's some of our favorites to round out your weekend and provide you with a serene moment or two before you realize that, yes, tomorrow is Monday. (Yeah, I know. We're bummed about that too.)

              

What's not to like about a new mural? That's why we were so delighted upon learning about Mural Jam, the "capital's largest public art event," held yesterday at the Rhode Island Avenue Shopping Center. Sponsored by Albus Cavus, D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program, local muralists have been mentoring kids over the past couple months in developing and designing public art -- and the results are pretty cool. DCist photo contributor Holly Le was on the scene yesterday to to document the creation and unveiling of the new art at 680 Rhode Island Avenue NE.

       

DCist flickr contributor Brian Oh attended Friday evening's Jazz In The Garden, where he captured these deliciously summery images. Jazz In The Garden occurs every Friday night in the Smithsonian National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden through September 11 -- you can even preorder a picnic basket to enjoy while you relax under the setting sun.

                 

The District: Hands down the best place on the planet to celebrate the Fourth. This writer spent the holiday eating and drinking too much with half the neighborhood before climbing on the roof to watch a 360-degree panoramic fireworks show from all across the city. No doubt, your holiday was pretty similar. Here are some photos of some things you might have missed if you didn't brave the Mall for the official celebration -- plus some summertime looks for kicks.

                  

DCist photography contributor James Calder was on the scene relishing in the good vibes at the D.C. Caribbean Carnival yesterday and soaking in the costumes, the people, the dancing, and of course, the plentiful mud throwing. (If you've never been, these pictures will certainly reinforce the need to wear less than your Sunday best to the Caribbean parade, one of D.C.'s more raucous processions.)

          

As far as weekends go, this was near the top of the list: lots of things to do around town and the best weather imaginable to do them in. Luckily, more than a few of our trusty photographer friends were out and about to document.

       

The Vinyl District, Som Records, DC Soul Recordings, and Civilian Art Projects sponsored an incredibly successful record fair last year. Anyone who went will tell you that it was standing room only: It was almost impossible to bend down to go digging for that first Boards of Canada LP.

        

What a damn nice weekend -- by the looks of it, you agree. Each these capture but a sliver of a busy outdoor weekend; taken together, they are a picture of the city itself. Enjoy.

          

Despite yesterday's clouds, there were still a few folks looking to take to the skies. With kites, I mean. Luckily for them, yesterday was the 43rd annual Smithsonian Kite Festival, and despite the kite-averse weather, plenty of folks found themselves on the grounds of the Washington Monument engaging in a little whimsy. If anything, those dark clouds which populated the sky combined nicely with the white and gray of the major landmarks on the Mall to establish a fine neutral canvas for photographs of the numerous colorful paper birds on display. Plenty of our trusty DCist flickr pool contributors took advantage and were on the scene.

             

Davy DCist might not have enjoyed the ice which resulted, but this week's Snowpocalypse was an especially refreshing sight for plenty of DCist's Flickr pool contributors. Warm up with some hot cocoa and check out a few of our favorite captures of Washington's first notable winter storm in quite some time.

     

Hey, it's your last chance: Thanksgiving Weekend 2008 has officially come to a close. Before we check out of the world of football, friends, family, and cranberry in a can and back into reality, here's some of DCist's dinners that were.

       

A very large group of protesters descended upon the National Mall yesterday as part of an international protest against California's Proposition 8, which overrode that state's Supreme Court decision that same-sex marriage was a fundamental right. Even though the weather was gloomy, the Washington Blade estimated that what "looked like tens of thousands" gathered on the Mall, marched, and chanted; other groups fractured off at locations like the White House.

         

Always remember: aim for the head. That said, here's to enjoying Halloween Weekend 2008 one last time before we return full time to the world of the living. These shots of the walking dead at this year's Zombie Lurch already have us looking forward to next year's festivities.

   

You asked for more weekend photography and we were more than happy to oblige - we're capping a weekend chock full of great photos with this trio of relaxing shots from flickr user maxedaperture. It's obvious from these images: autumn is a perfect time to take a weekend jaunt to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, where one can enjoy the natural beauty formed at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers.