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May 1, 2013

Middleburg Hunt – Point to Point

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Here are some of the photos from last Sunday’s Middleburg Hunt Point to Point. It was drizzling all day even though we had a weatherman on site! The weather did not dampen the spirits of the guests, however. There was plenty of food from some creative tailgates. The judging this year was tough with colorful decorations, and some unique themes. The “Mad Hatter” tailgate was particularly memorable for the costumes and the unique bottles of “potions”.

I also enjoyed seeing the best bonnet and best tie competitions in the afternoon. In addition to the setting, the dress also makes the event. Of course throwing a little competition in there makes the contestants go for the prize!

But the highlight for me is still the horse racing. I did not get as many shots of the racing this year since many of the finishes were too good to miss! The thundering sound of the horses coming to the end of the race had me riveted to the action. Here are some of my favorites from just after the races ended. Enjoy!

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April 28, 2013

Personal, Photography, Travel | 1 Comment

DC Boundary Stones

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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.

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April 24, 2013

Ballroom Dance, Event, Photography | 0 comment

Marsha Bonet Dancer Showcase

The photos from last Saturday’s showcase by Marsha Bonet and her dancers are now ready to view! You can go to the proofing website to view them here:

http://proofs.timelinedc.com

No password is needed to view the images, and there is an early-bird sale on all purchases through May 6, 2013. There are so many colorful and energetic photos in this collection! You should check these out even if you were not there.

It was fun to photograph, and I hope the dancers like how they came out. Although I usually have flashes to freeze the action the very dark auditorium made that too distracting during the performances. With this in mind, all the lighting was provided by the theatrical lighting pointed at the stage. Although they are not my typical style, I still enjoy these.

If you have any questions, or you need help finding your photos, please let me know. If you have an upcoming event, and would like to have photography coverage, please contact me by email [ rassi at timelinedc.com ] or phone [ 703-864-8208 ] to discuss the details. Enjoy more of my favorites from Saturday –

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