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In Frame: December 30, 2015

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Waiting by Dennis Dimick. Officer monitoring entrance to parking lot at West Arlington Hall Park, Barcroft, Arlington Virginia. 7:02 a.m. December 23, 2015. (Arlington Hall 20151223-1651)
Waiting by Dennis Dimick

Sometimes when I’m browsing through our Flickr pool, I instantly see an image that really strikes me. This photograph by Dennis Dimick is one of those images. I can feel the humid air in Arlington, and sense the mood of the waiting police officer. His wait is not anxious anticipation — it’s a calm pause that happens early on dreary mornings when things are slow to start. I encourage everyone to look at  more of Dimick’s work on his Flickr page. He has a lot of other wonderful images.

Meanwhile, don’t forget our 10th annual photo contest is still open for entries. You have until January 6 to submit your top D.C.-area images!

In Frame: December 21, 2015

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Walking, Framed by Mark Andre
Walking, Framed by Mark Andre

I’m curious how long Mark Andre waited for his decisive moment because it’s so perfect. I not only love the patient craft of this image but that it is taken looking out a window. At first, I didn’t notice the reflections on the top of the photo but when I finally saw them I was really pleased.

Don’t forget to submit your best D.C.-area images to our 10th annual photo contest!

In Frame: December 16, 2015

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Photo by Shamila Chaudhary
Untitled by Shamila Chaudhary

 

Photo by Shamila Chaudhary
Untitled by Shamila Chaudhary

I had an  interesting dilemma: I saw these two images and struggled to decide which one to pick. However, they are both by the same photographer, Shamila Chaudhary, and I decided to feature the images together. I am fascinated by her graphic sensibility, coupled with compelling uses of light and shadow. Chaudhary has a unique, instinctual eye and I hope to see more of her talent in our Flickr pool.

Don’t forget to submit your best D.C. images into our 10th annual photo contest – you only have three weeks left!