A combination of the setting sun and the city lights turn the February clouds ruby red.
The morning sun set's the Monument Valley monoliths ablaze with light.
As the winter sun rises, the morning twilight starts to turn the sky from black to blue, with a beautiful gold, orange, and red inbetween.
The shot was taken with my 400mm lens from the base of the washington monument. This was an odd February day where the temperatures were in the 60's...a fantastic day to see the quintessential, archetypal Washington D.C. sites.
The sun setting behind the Lincoln Memorial is a sight of beauty and awe...not unlike the monument itself.
The Feburary sun sets behind the Lincoln Memorial and sets the sky ablaza.
A great place to escape the summer heat and enjoy the cool running water. Be sure to bring some sturdy shoes that you don't mind getting wet. A walking stick will help keep you upright as the slippery rocks, both exposed and under the water surface, make keeping your footing a bit difficult.
A view of Zion from the top of the Angels Landing. This is a strenuous hike, but worth it for the spectacular views. Do it in springtime before the valley temperatures become unbearable.
Phase of the Moon on 9 September, 2006: waning gibbous with 94% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
At these high altitudes and seclusion, the Milky Way seems so close you can touch it. This place is truly a stargazers and Astronomers’ paradise.
Richard Silva has been a member since 16 December 2007 and goes by SilvaSpot.
Currently in Washington, D.C..
I am a photographer by night, engineer by day. Which means, Right-Brained at night and Left-Brained by day...a well rounded individual. I started photography in 1996 with a cheap film camera. Now I shoot with digital and film.
You can also find Richard at www.silvaspot.com.