So, Winter decided to make an early appearance in my neck of the woods last week. The temperatures dropped into the 20's! Normally, I am a big baby when it comes to cold weather. Give me a roaring fire, fuzzy socks, a warm blanket, and cup of hot cocoa (maybe with a little Kahlua mixed in!), and I will can deal with the cold weather. Barely. But, for whatever reason, I really wanted to take a photo walk in the freezing cold along the Old Town Alexandria waterfront. I had to be in Alexandria later that day anyway, so it kind of made sense. Still, I chose to get up before the sun and take a stroll in the freezing cold to capture some pictures--because that's my idea of fun. Apparently.
I was prepared. I wore multiple shirts, and my boots that are the warmest suckers I have ever had on my feet. I also wore my Photographer's Gloves. If you think that sounds fancy, don't get too excited. While they do make and sell real photographer's gloves, I'm too cheap to buy them. I just took a pair of gloves I already owned and cut off the tips of the thumb and first fingers so that I can work the controls on my camera.
Ok, just to warn you, you're gonna see these rope fences in a lot of the photos. They're just cool like that.
This couple and their photographer braved the cold morning and still did their photoshoot. Don't be deceived by their light clothing--it was COLD!
These shots and couple of others in this series HAD to be black and white. Harsh shadows can make for some interesting black and white shots--even when photographing something as mundane as a bike rack.
Ok the only reason I like this shot is because of the symmetry in it. Would I have preferred a different kind of bird? Yes, but all the others were busy sleeping in.
No, I did not place that leaf there, I promise.
