Every American should experience the changing of the guard at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  One can’t help but feel the power of the American spirit and our resolve to make the world a better place.

While we were in Washington, DC we got to witness the water feature being rebuilt in between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Memorial.  Look closely and you’ll see the cranes in action just beyond the water.  This scene was captured with my Canon 17-40mm.  Increased saturation and cropping were courtesy of Lightroom 2.7.  Yes, I know I’m a version behind .

Had the opportunity to visit this National Monument and witness a little blacksmithing.  This smithy was making a huge chisel for a fellow worker on the grounds.

Not everyone is going to get a picture of Mount Vernon under restoration.  In fact, most pictures seen won’t even give a hint as the effort necessary to maintain this national monument… but you’ll see it here!

After an amazing trip to the National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia, one of my favorite planes, turned out to be the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird.  While not my favorite shot the light on the back half of the plan was amazing, not so on the front half!

For more information on the museum and it’s exhibits, check out the official site

Just saw on CNN that Amy has died… 

As the anticipation of the dancers grow, the moment before the lights are turned up, this photo was snapped.  My girl is on the far left

A group of dancers who really know what their doing always makes for an interesting photo.  The tungsten light made this a difficult shot to get the correct exposure, but my skin tones are super realistic here!

Had to post… the eyes, the teeth!  Great photo!

I was a Cardinal in Elementary School and I’ve always like taking pics.  I’m just not sure this one works yet or not.  I want to print for a friend and then try in a charity auction.

This is a blended photo with the background hit with LightRoom’s Cold Tone and the birds in original state.

I got a learn to solder kit for Christmas.  My 6 and 8 year old both learned a little about soldering and we finished in about an hour.

This open hands pose is one of my favorite of the day spent with this young model. 

This card is specifically for my Cub Scout photography marketing.  This is the second in my series and has the same back as the first.  I’m printing on Avery 8859, but haven’t managed to get one perfectly lined up yet!  I’m going to have to download and use the template rather than measure with a ruler and create in Photoshop!

Here’s the back… still working on getting www.PhotoConstrux.com up and running for the launch of this promotion!  Got to get busy in my free time!