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Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon from the rim ©TimeLine Media
Grand Canyon from the rim ©TimeLine Media

Arizona National Park

The Grand Canyon is one of the oldest National Parks and a regular stop for vacationers. Earlier this year, we had a chance to tour the par. Of course the magnificent views are what I remember from my first trip there years ago. However, I remember my father saying how impossible it was to capture the views in photos. With this in mind I tried to do my best with my updated skills in photography. By all means, I am not an expert at landscapes. But I still made lots of photos inspired by the magnificent views from the canyon rim.

Grand Canyon from the rim ©TimeLine Media
©TimeLine Media

Sunrise from the Canyon Rim

Since we arrived in the early evening, I planned to get up before the sunrise. A typical photography tip is to get up before the sun to see the sun slowly rise over the horizon. Given that these conditions usually produce the best colors, and having the canyon below, I thought the possibilities for memorable photos was high. Of course my instincts were incorrect! Shortly after the sun started to rise, I found my error. With such a large rift into the ground, the sunlight could not hit the lower elevations until it rose higher in the sky! This is just one small detail that makes this landscape unique. However, it was not long before the sun came out and produced some spectacular views!

Grand Canyon from the rim ©TimeLine Media
Sunrise from the rim ©TimeLine Media
Early morning at the canyon rim ©TimeLine Media
Lower contrast tones from the canyon rim at sunrise ©TimeLine Media
Higher contrast tones from the canyon rim at sunrise ©TimeLine Media
Foggy canyon heights at sunrise ©TimeLine Media

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2016 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Butterflies LIVE! at Lewis Ginter Botanical Graden ©TimeLine Media
Butterflies LIVE! at Lewis Ginter Botanical Graden ©TimeLine Media

Richmond, Virginia

During a free weekend, we visited the 2016 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Butterflies LIVE! was open in a special collection, so we made the trip to Richmond. Given that this was our first visit to this garden, we were really impressed! My uncle is an excellent gardener so he was excited about looking at their displays in particular the irises.

Flowering plants at Richmond Virginia Botanical Graden ©TimeLine Media

Flower photography compared to other genres of photography is both difficult and easy. Why? Your subject does not move. In order to get different angles, you can move yourself and work the scene. Second, this subject has great colors to work with! Similarly to a model with colorful dresses, flowers have many combinations to work with. On the other hand, it can be difficult to master flower photography. Since it is easy to see the beauty in a flower, and because they are plentiful, there are so many examples out there! To standout, you would have to have many factors come together to make a flower photo stand out. Sine this was just a family trip to the gardens, I do not think any of these are anything to write home about. I did have some ideas for future visits – hopefully I’ll get some before the flowers go this season!

Flowering plants at Richmond Virginia Botanical Graden ©TimeLine Media
Flowering plants at Richmond Virginia Botanical Graden ©TimeLine Media
Flowering plants at Richmond Virginia Botanical Graden ©TimeLine Media
Flowering plants at Richmond Virginia Botanical Graden ©TimeLine Media
Flowering plants at Lewis Ginter Botanical Graden ©TimeLine Media
Butterflies LIVE! at Lewis Ginter Botanical Graden ©TimeLine Media

This weekend, there were butterflies on display in a section of the garden. Given that this was the first time I have been in an indoor butterfly garden, it was a bit unnerving for me! Once I got used to the very thin, flying creatures in the room, I was able to attempt some photos. Even though these are not as prevalent as flower photos, I still did not get anything that notable. I did enjoy the day with the family, and that was goal for the day anyway!

Butterflies LIVE! at Lewis Ginter Botanical Graden ©TimeLine Media
Butterflies LIVE! - image of butterly in Richmond, VA exhitibit ©TimeLine Media
Butterflies LIVE! at Lewis Ginter Botanical Graden ©TimeLine Media

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2016 Cherry Blossoms

2016 Cherry Blossoms and the Washington Monument ©TimeLine Media
2016 Cherry Blossoms and the Washington Monument ©TimeLine Media

Washington, DC

Late March 2016 – the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin were in full bloom. Since this is a regular occurrence, it is an annual event for me to arrange. As can be seen in the photos, I am not the only one with that idea!

2016 Cherry Blossoms and the Jefferson Memorial ©TimeLine Media
2016 Cherry Blossoms and the Jefferson Memorial ©TimeLine Media

I am a sucker for these beautiful blooms. For one thing, they are highly publicized when they are ready to flower, so everyone has plenty of time to plan. Although the crowds get larger every year, they are still worth going through the hardship to see.

Washington, DC Tidal Basin cherry blossoms full bloom ©TimeLine Media
Washington, DC Tidal Basin cherry blossoms full bloom ©TimeLine Media

They also signal the end of a long winter in the light of springtime popping up in the gardens around the blossoms. Undeniably, they add so much to the urban photo made of our nation’s capital. Moreover they signify a peace between the USA and Japan that is rekindled every Spring.

Washington, DC Tidal Basin cherry blossoms ©TimeLine Media

You can easily spend hours at the Tidal Basin in order to see the blossoms in different light. As the sun dips in the horizon, the colors will change for the most part. With the easy walk in the city, it is worth taking the time.

Washington, DC Tidal Basin cherry blossoms in the early evening ©TimeLine Media
Washington, DC Tidal Basin cherry blossoms in the early evening ©TimeLine Media
Washington, DC Tidal Basin cherry blossoms in the early evening ©TimeLine Media

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