Photo: A car plows into cyclists participating in a race; 1 dies and 14 others are injured. (hat tip to Paul C.)
A Car Runs Into a Race
June 5th, 2008 · 3 Comments
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Scene: Just Ducky
May 13th, 2008 · Comments Off
Despite the long-ass period of rain, I spent Sunday afternoon in Dupont Circle. On my way to the bus stop, I spotted a duck waddling around the rim of the fountain in Dupont and wanted to get a shot of it there. Thanks to a guy whose swagger was a cross between J.J. from “Good [...]
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Banana
April 18th, 2008 · Comments Off
For all its simplicity, this is probably one of the best photos I’ve seen this week.
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Scene Today: A Wing in the Clouds
November 12th, 2007 · Comments Off
A Wing in the Clouds: The wing of my plane as it flew through a cloud bank. (FredoAlvarez/flickr)
The view from my window seat as we approached Miami for a landing. As much as I hate flying, there’s something to be said for the view from so high up.
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Scene Today: Lunchtime for Birdies
October 31st, 2007 · 1 Comment
Lunchtime for Birdies: Corner Bakery at L and 19th streets NW. (FredoAlvarez/flickr)
On my way back from lunch, I spotted a few birds feasting on someone’s leftovers at a Corner Bakery. Now really people, they provide trash cans for a reason!
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Scene Today: Ride-On the Net
October 21st, 2007 · Comments Off
Ride-On the Net: This bus advertisement is over ten years old. The URL on it has been
defunct for years. (FredoAlvarez/flickr)
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Scene Today: 7th & E
October 18th, 2007 · Comments Off
7th & E: Intersection of 7th and E streets NW on a Thursday morning. (FredoAlvarez/flickr)
An unusual place for me to be on a weekday morning, but it’s a day off.
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Scene Today: Breaking the Rules
October 13th, 2007 · Comments Off
Breaking the Rules: Please… Tell people they can’t do something and they’ll want to do it even more. (FredoAlvarez/flickr)
After the jump, a pretty good reason to break the rule… at least I think so.
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I Can See New York
September 25th, 2007 · Comments Off
Skyline: (FredoAlvarez/flickr)
On my trip to New York a couple of weekends ago, I trekked out to Barretto Point Park in the Bronx. The park is in the Hunts Point neighbourhood and is easily one of the newest hidden gems in the five burroughs boroughs (or boros — thank you Adam).
The park offers a spectacular [...]
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Fredo the Pirate
September 19th, 2007 · 2 Comments
Fredo the Pirate: Taken with my iPhone using the Pirate app, available through Installer.app. (FredoAlvarez/flickr)
Apparently, it’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Personally, I think I’ll hold out until International Talk Like a Butt Pirate Day. I think that’s in June… and it won’t make my voice as hoarse.
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