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vcutag
6th of March 2005 (Sun), 22:03
Here are some random shots I took this morning/afternoon during a trip to DC, I've got a lot more coming (this is the first batch processed).

http://www.shadesofblack.org/albums/washington/metro.jpg
One of the new Blue Line trains coming into Smithsonian station. Note the escalator in the background.:)

http://www.shadesofblack.org/albums/washington/vertical.jpg
Vertical goodness on the Metro. I love how sharp my Tamron 28-75 is, this was the first "field test" I've made with the new copy.

http://www.shadesofblack.org/albums/washington/metrogirl.jpg
A random kid on the train.

http://www.shadesofblack.org/albums/washington/keepout.jpg
Playing around a bit with oversaturation, I'm thinking I'm going to turn this into a political ad for my photo-illustration assignment, something about Free Speech Zones.

http://www.shadesofblack.org/albums/wwi/wwimonument.jpg
One of my favorite places in DC, the District's memorial for its First World War vets. One of these days I'm going to spend the entire day there, experimenting with the light.

http://www.shadesofblack.org/albums/washington/korea1.jpg
The Korean War memorial. I had to do quite a bit of work with this one to get the etched faces to pop against the background; the daylight was so strong you couldn't see them in the original.

http://www.shadesofblack.org/albums/washington/jefferson.jpg
A different perspective on the Jefferson Memorial, across the Tidal Basin.
WebErika
6th of March 2005 (Sun), 23:37
Nice shots!
I love Washington DC - so much material ... it's a great place to take pictures.
Ballen Photo
6th of March 2005 (Sun), 23:52
Hi Thomas, Nice work. I really like how the Korean War Memorial came out. Looks like Ghost Warriors from the past in there. NICE! :D
-Bruce
Vega$50
7th of March 2005 (Mon), 08:23
Very nice....I especially like that escelator through the train shot...
dewmuw
7th of March 2005 (Mon), 08:34
Very impressive series - can't wait to see the next batch.
Skitzy
7th of March 2005 (Mon), 10:31
They're all really nice shots, but I love the first one.
gary_hendricks
7th of March 2005 (Mon), 10:34
Hi Vcutag

Lovely shots of good ol' DC.
vcutag
7th of March 2005 (Mon), 21:26
Hi Thomas, Nice work. I really like how the Korean War Memorial came out. Looks like Ghost Warriors from the past in there. NICE! :D
-Bruce

Hey, thanks. I was trying for something a little more... ephemeral than just a sharp reflection, nice to hear it worked (somewhat).

Check out the rest of the photos from the Memorial here: http://www.shadesofblack.org/gallery/korea
vcutag
7th of March 2005 (Mon), 21:27
They're all really nice shots, but I love the first one.

Just curious, what about it did you like more than the others?