Just a few images from my travels above and below grounds this week.  As the weather heats up, I tend to get out more.  I love that summer is coming, even though this and next week are probably the worst for allergies for the entire year for me.  I’ve been locking myself up while I wait for it to rain. If the wet stuff falls, then I can walk.  In the meantime, here are some images:

Stephanie and Colin are the bomb.  We came to Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria because the National Cherry Blossom people had promised (on their website) that it was a great alternative to visiting the Tidal Basin for cherry blossom viewing.  I felt like such a dope when we showed up because they had maybe three cherry blossom trees in the parking lot and another tree that we possibly identified as cherry blossom but weren’t sure.

I love protests.  Truth is, regardless of what people are protesting about, I love photographing the excitement, the signs, and the passion people bring to their rallies.  Working just a few steps from the National Mall, I have many opportunities to get down there and capture some of the spirit.  It’s a double bonus when the rally is about something I believe in.