Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC

If you plan on shooting the Cherry Blossoms this year you better get ready.  The Cherry Blossoms in DC, around the Tidal Basin,  are reaching Peak Bloom very early this year. Peak Bloom expected Tuesday 3/20.  Get down early to beat the crowds and capture wonderful views to include the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial.  If you happen to miss them around the Tidal Basin you always have the chance to catch them a bit later on the grounds of the US Capitol - the West side of the US Capitol offers some opportunity for great images as well as the East Side near the Supreme Court.  Here's an article included in this month's Popular Photography including a few tips from me on photographing the Cherry Blossoms in DC.  I'm hoping for a day or two of dramatic early morning light to add images to my Cherry Blossom Gallery within my collection of Washington DC Images.

Washington DC SpringTime

iPhone w/PhotoShop Express App

 Washington DC in the Spring means one thing - Cherry Blossoms - blooming around the Tidal Basin,  Cherry Blossom Trees symbolize the natural beauty of our Nation's Capital and has become part of Washington, D.C.'s rite of spring.  This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Japan's gift to our city of over 3000 trees planted in 1912 around the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park, and on the grounds of the Washington Monument. I've been fortunate to have captured so many beautiful and iconic (= marketable) images over the years - I look forward to the opportunity in the coming weeks to create more images of our Beautiful City.

No Snow

iPhone w/ Hipstamatic + OldPhoto 

February is over and Spring is almost here - by now our chances of any substantial snowfall in the DC Area are about 0%.  Too bad - I love a massive crippling accumulation when everything shuts down for a few days - it also makes for great images.  Going through my iPhone Photo Gallery I came across this image from last year at the beginning of one such Storm. I don't mind though - and am ready for Spring in DC.  I live in the Enchanted Forest and soon everything will be blossoming and blooming.

Scenic Western Maryland

iPhone w/ Hipstamatic

Nice little scene in Garrett County, MD near Deep Creek Lake - I have so many favorite spots I frequent during the early morning light - get off the main roads and there are good images at every twist and turn in the road. Over time I've built up a nice collection of Scenic Western Maryland Images.

Twisty Old Oak greets another Day

iPhone w/ Hipstamatic + Pixelblender

This Old Timer has seen many Days come and go.  I love shooting the shapes and details I see in the Architectural Elements of Washington DC Architecture- but am also fascinated with the patterns and symmetry found all around us in Nature - that exist at all scales - large and small.

Chincoteague Island Mermaid

iPhone w/Hipstamatic

Stumbled upon this lovely display in someone's front yard while Walking the Earth - (actually riding a scooter) - through the back streets of Chincoteague Island, VA.  I have so many good images from wandering around Assateague / Chincoteague Island in the early morning hours - just viewing the World around Me - the best way to start your day -  Art is Wherever You Are.

Washington DC / Springtime in February

iPhone w/ Hipstamatic

This has been the mildest Winter in Washington DC that I can remember.  I've been taking advantage of this Spring-like weather to add images to my Washington DC Galleries and Stock Images Galleries.  I'm always working towards building the most comprehensive collection of stock photography images of Washington DC I can.  I love the beauty and architecture of DC.  Prior to a meeting last week I took a wonderful stroll around the US Capitol - that's how I've built up my entire collection of DC images - just being there.

Rainy Day Near Dupont Circle

iPhone w/ PixelBender

Crossing the street near Dupont Circle in Washington D.C. on a rainy day.  I always say, "Bad Weather makes Good Photos". Wherever you are at any given moment there are interesting images to be had - you just have to look around.

Chicken IS always Good

iPhone with Hipstamatic

Stumbled across this sign while Walking the Earth in Washington DC.  I love Cooking Chicken so many ways - I have witnessed grown men weep joyous tears when eating chicken cooked in my magic La Caja China.

Glen Echo Park Carousel

Glen Echo Carousel

iPhone with Hipstamatic App

I love the architectural details within Glen Echo Park.  Feel free to view more images in my Architectural Details Gallery included in my Collection of Washington D.C. Stock Photography.

Giant Fiberglass Viking Statue

My Favorite Giant Fiberglass Viking Statue

iPhone with Hipstamatic App 

This beauty stands guard in some random field in Chincoteague Island, VA. More Chincoteague Island and Assateague Island images in my Eastern Shore Virginia Gallery

iPhonography

Connecticut Ave, NW  Washington DC   iPhone

Haven't posted here much in quite a while - mainly because I woke up one morning and my trusty little G-9 had died in it's sleep.  It was a sad day.  I replaced it with a new G11 - but for whatever reason never felt the Love with it as I had for the G9.  It could also be that a new girl had come to town - my sexy little iPhone Camera.  It has now become my #1 favorite Camera - because I always have it with me.  Take a look at piece on the PhotoShelter Blog.  I have certainly been Walking the Earth and taking Photos - that's what I do - But been sharing the images on Facebook- but am now bored with it  - and realize that by now everyone has probably hidden me anyway because they're tired of seeing my images everyday.  Like all obsessive artists I need an outlet for creative expression - so I'm back to this little Blog

Postcard from this Week

Feel free to view Additional Images included in my collection of Washington DC Stock Photography

White House Washington DC

Postcard from last Week . . . White House in the Spring / Washington DC

See more in the White House Gallery here: Washington DC Photography

Marine Corp Memorial / Washington DC Skyline

Marine Corp Memorial with Washington DC Skyline and Full Moon
See more in the War Memorials Gallery in my Collection of Washington DC Stock Images

The Art of Imaging / Washington Design Center

I am thrilled to have some of my work featured, along with nine other accomplished Washington DC Photographers / Artists, at the Architectural and Design Photography / The Art of Imaging show held at the Washington Design Center.

The show is sponsored by Dodge Chrome and Washington Design Center and is to showcase innovative imaging techniques by designers of Dodge Chrome, Inc. Various examples of these techniques, including " environmental interior decor " where photographic images are printed on a myriad of environmental surfaces, including metal, acrylic, wood, canvas, and paper, will show how these processes have revolutionized the design field.

A special thanks to Theo Adamstein, Carol Ann Boyd, and Ann Dominiski for including my work in this show.

To view an online archive of my Washington DC Stock Photography and other imagery used extensively by designers and art buyers for Hospitality, Healthcare, and Corporate Decor please click here: Washington DC Stock Photography

Postcard from this Week

Morning Stroll around Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill 3/25/11 - Images by Randy Santos / dcstockimages.com

Last Friday I had to take my sister-in-law Madeleine to Union Station to catch an early AM train. Decided to take advantage of a beautiful morning and have a nice little stroll around Capitol Hill. Wonderfully Beautiful Morning Light, here are the results - 200 images.
All images shot between 6:30 - 11:00AM
Gallery Sequenced in Shoot Order
You can view the Gallery here: Capitol Hill 3/25/11

Postcard from this Week

US Capitol Panorama / See more in the US Capitol Gallery here: Washington DC Photography

Postcard from Last Week