April 2013 - TimeLine Media Blog

April 30, 2013

Ballroom Dance, Event, Photography | 0 comment

American Star Ball – getting ready

©TimeLine Media - Amanda and Ilya Ryezin co-owners of the American Star Ball

In a few weeks, we’ll be going up to Atlantic City, NJ for the American Star Ball. This will be our 4th time covering this event as the official photographers. This year, the event is under new ownership, Amanda and Ilya Reyzin. I was happy that they wanted to continue working with us at the event. We try to work with competition organizers to get them the best images of dancers and venues so that they have images to promote their event and give dancers dynamic images to take home from the event.

©TimeLine Media - ballroom dance competitors — Professional dance competitors in Atlantic City, New Jersey ©TimeLine Media

If we are a part of a decision for dancers whether to attend an event, I would be very proud. When we got to events, we are asked our upcoming schedules, so I hope at least some are tracking with what we are doing. I’m sure there will be lots of changes with the event this year, but I am excited about getting the chance to cover them for everyone that plans to attend this year. Stay tuned to the blog or the Facebook page for updates during and after the event.

©TimeLine Media - American Star Ball dance photo — ©TimeLine Media – American Star Ball dance photo

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April 29, 2013

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Last Day – That’s Dancing Winter Showcase

©TimeLine Media - That's Dancing 2012 Winter Showcase

Today, the photos from the That’s Dancing Winter Showcase from December 2012 are expiring from the proofing website today! Thanks to all of you that have visited the website to view the photos from this event. We are looking forward to covering their Summer Showcase this coming June.

This Sunday, we went out to the Middleburg Hunt Point to Point races in Middleburg, VA. Last year was the first time we were invited to this beautiful event in the some of the most beautiful country that Virginia has to offer. Glenwood Park allows for a very open view of all the races. Not only is the racing action exciting, but there is a lot of activities in and around the track. You can go to the paddock to see the horses as their trainers and jockeys prepare them for races. You can browse the vendors that are in attendance for food and apparel appropriate for spending a nice day outside.

Most of all, you can view the spread of tail gates that are placed for competition around the perimeter of the track. There are beautiful displays and delicious food and drink arranged in traditional (served out of the back of a vehicle) and non-traditional categories. Last year did not have a cloud in the sky, this year was a little rainier. It did not dampen spirits around the track, and I tried to make some nice photos. While I edit those, here are some from last year’s Point to Point. Enjoy!

©TimeLine Media - 2012 Middleburg Hunt Point to Point — ©TimeLine Media – 2012 Middleburg Hunt Point to Point

©TimeLine Media - 2012 Middleburg Hunt Point to Point at Glenwood Park — ©TimeLine Media – 2012 Middleburg Hunt Point to Point at Glenwood Park

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April 28, 2013

Personal, Photography, Travel | 1 Comment

DC Boundary Stones

©TimeLine Media - SW9 Cornerstone of DC, Falls Church, VA

Being a native of the area, I have taken for granted being so close to many historical places. Virginia’s history as part of the United States is as long as any other state. This is due to its early settlement by European explorers. With so many of the early leaders and architects of our system of government, it has always played a key role in shaping our nation.

One famous Virginian, George Washington, decided that part of Virginia should be part of the capital city. Since it is close to the middle of the original 13 states, it would donate part of its land with Maryland to make the nation’s capital city. He surveyed a perfect diamond shape for the city on a map creating Washington, DC. Today, the land under that diamond south of the Potomac River is now Arlington County, VA. This is why the District is no longer a perfect square shape. The whole story of which was recently documented in the History Channel program, “How The States Got Their Shapes“.

Federal Markers

In order to mark the 10-mile boundary of the original square shape for Washington, DC, Andrew Ellicott was tasked by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, to place boundary stones marking the border of the city. Since moving closer to the city last year, I found out that we live very close to the stones in the Virginia side in Falls Church. We took out the smartphone to find the markers on the map, and found 2 – the West Cornertone and SW 9 stone. Both are very accessible and fenced off making them very easy to spot and view. This was a very satisfying find! I’ll be on the lookout for others.

©TimeLine Media - West Cornerstone of DC, Falls Church, VA — ©TimeLine Media – West Cornerstone of DC, Falls Church, VA

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