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Commercial, Event, Photography | 0 comment

Open Streets – Tysons

Ronit Dancis speaking at the ribbon cutting for the Tysons Open Streets project ©TimeLine Media
Ronit Dancis speaking at the ribbon cutting for the Tysons active streets project
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Tysons Boulevard Active Street

Last week, the Tysons Partnership formally opened an Open Streets project on Tysons Blvd. Being that this was my first commercial assignment since the lock down restrictions have started to lift, I was eager to get out there! Similarly, the annual report release for the Partnership was the last event I photographed before quarantine. On this occasion, everyone was practicing their social distancing, and wearing masks.

Ribbon cutting scissors and biking information for Tysons Blvd. project ©TimeLine Media
Ribbon cutting scissors and biking information for Tysons Blvd. project ©TimeLine Media
Dalia Palchik speaking at the ribbon cutting of Tysons Open Streets project on Tysons Blvd. ©TimeLine Media
Dalia Palchik speaking at the ribbon cutting of Tysons active street project on Tysons Blvd. ©TimeLine Media

Since we are still social distancing, the groups that worked on this project had a vision of ‘active’ or ‘open’ streets. Blocking off the north bound lane of Tysons Blvd. to motor traffic allows for more space for biking, walking, and exercise. Despite many different agencies and other stake holders that need to be involved in this kind of project, it was quite a win for those involved! It was a great example of the kind of work the Tysons Partnership does to bring improvements to Tysons. Stop by the next time you are in the area, and enjoy the open street!

Supervisors Walter Alcorn, Dalia Palchik, and Tysons Partnership Roni Dancis cutting ribbon ©TimeLIne Media
Supervisors Walter Alcorn, Dalia Palchik, and Tysons Partnership Roni Dancis cutting ribbon ©TimeLine Media
Group working on Open Streets projects at the ribbon cutting on Tysons Blvd. ©TimeLine Media
Group working on active streets project at the ribbon cutting on Tysons Blvd.
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Bike Riders getting ready to test the Tysons Open Streets project ©TimeLine Media
Bike Riders getting ready to test the Tysons pedestrian / biking project ©TimeLine Media
Barrier on northbound Tysons Blvd. closing it to motor traffic ©TimeLine Media
Barrier on northbound Tysons Blvd. closing it to motor traffic ©TimeLine Media

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Ballroom Dance, Personal, Photography | 2 Comments

Leonard Theiss

Leonard Theiss

Arthur Murray Dancer

Last week, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Leonard Theiss. In a world that is full of strong personalities, preferences, and emotions, he was a gentle presence. Whenever we photographed an Arthur Murray event, he was there to dance, judge, and be an ambassador for his art form.

It was not an exaggeration that he was at EVERY Arthur Murray event we attended. To illustrate, we first attended a large Dance-o-rama in 2007 at the Bally’s in Atlantic City. Being that this was my first serious ballroom dance photography, many of my memories have long since left me. I found the folder of photos, and saw him at the dais with his cousin, Steve sitting next to him.

Alexandria, Virginia

Soon after, the 2008 Northstar Dance-o-rama was officially the first event where TimeLine Media was the photography vendor. At this time, he brought students far from his home studio in Alexandria, Virginia to compete. I noticed how soft spoken, and gentle he was both on and off the floor. Likewise I saw many other dance teachers and students that were so happy to see him. Although he was an important person in the company, he gave so much of his attention to his students.

Throughout the years, Leonard became more familiar with us. Of course, we made lots of photos of him and his students, and he always made us feel welcome. Rarely, we would visit his studio to dance, and he was happy to see us do more than play with cameras. I’ll remember him as a friend to all of the staff in the DC area – a dancer that appreciated studying the craft and passing his passion along to staff and student. To all of the Theiss family, and the extended Arthur Murray family, please accept our condolences.

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Quarantine 4 – Water Long Exposure

Water Long Exposure of Holmes Run Creek ©TimeLine Media
Holmes Run Creek after an afternoon rain ©TimeLine Media

Falls Church, VA

During our daily walk, I wanted to test water long exposure images since we have a large creek in the neighborhood. In addition to practicing, this more casual photography helps my planning and pre-visualizing skills. When I made some images low to a running creek, I started planning on another shoot with different gear and conditions.

Running stream on sunny afternoon ©TimeLine Media

In the light of this first example, I knew that I was there at the wrong time. Now that there was some strong sunlight coming through the trees, it would be difficult to get a long exposure of the flowing water. To get what I needed I would have to come back on a different day. Specifically, I would need a time when the light was not as strong. With this in mind, I waited until an overcast / rainy day to try again.

Water Long Exposure

Water Long Exposure of Holmes Run Creek ©TimeLine Media
Bridge over Holmes Run Creek ©TimeLine Media

Subsequently, I brought out the tripod and planned to set it with longer exposures in mind. For what I was planning hand-holding the camera would not be an option. For these, I think it was successful. However, I already have some ideas to make them even better. Just waiting for another rainy day!

Large branch in a running stream ©TimeLine Media

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