Life · Photography

Black and Whites

There is something about a black and white photo that just takes it to a whole new level of ambiance. You can always have pictures of colors and they can be vibrant and beautiful, but black and white photos are some of the most elegant pictures in the book. Recently went to my niece and nephew’s baptism and although I took hundreds of pictures the black and whites are my favorite.

Baptisms are a big thing in the Romanian community/culture. In a matter of speaking if I were to ask another fellow Romanian what the most momentous occasion in one’s life would be they would either say one of the following.

  • Wedding
  • Birth of a child
  • or Baptism

Granted this isn’t the same for everyone one, both in or out of the Romanian community but these three things are BIG things. Take it from someone who has 4 siblings and 21 nieces and nephews. You start with the Baptism, years later you’ve got the wedding, and then BABIES!

Photography · Travel

BUTTERFLIES!!!

I LOVE BUTTERFLIES!

I mean who doesn’t love butterflies, they are absolutely beautiful and put a smile on any frowning face. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural Science has one of the BEST Butterfly Atrium I have ever been at, granted I haven’t been to a LOT of butterfly atria but I definitely loved this one. A MUST SEE!

Photography · Travel

Dragonflies and More

It’s been a while. Can’t tell you how much I wish I could be one of those people who could just go and travel everywhere they want and not have to worry about work or anything else. Alas, I can not. I have to work and plan my travels and adventures along my free time. Which usually has to cram into the 3 weeks of vacations I get a year.

Speaking of vacations I am going to Washington D.C in September and will be there for 5 days, I’ll be viewing the monuments and of course our tradition of checking out the local Zoo. I will also be seeing parts of Virginia as well but if there’s any pointers or places to check out please share.

 

Anyways, went for a walk today and snapped some random nature shots.

So, anyone want to share any ideas for my next ‘next’ vacation? I’m thinking of planning a cruise, never been on one but I’d really want to go. Anyone want to share any pointers or experiences?