Photography

Spring Fever

February 4, 2010 Washington D.C. has had record snowfall this winter, and this weekend was no exception. Though it doesn't compare to our Boston counterpart, it's been record breaking nonetheless. To be honest, after the blizzard back in December closed the greater D.C. area for two days, and with this latest batch of snow -- I am very ready for spring. One of the many great things about D.C. is that most museums and national monuments have free admission. I recently decided to take advantage of this great perk and satisfy my need for the spring season by visiting the United States Botanic Garden. Image by Nicole Bedard After traveling by metro and walking through the snow along the National Mall, I finally arrived. Before I set up my first shot, the smell of the flowers and the humidity in the air transported me to the spring weather I've been craving. The Garden Court and Conservatory offered many varieties of flowers to photograph. A macro lens is ideal for this type of shooting, however, I used my 28-135 Canon lens. By the end of my visit I captured over 400 images, I was happy with many of them and a picked a few to share.  For those who live in the area, I highly recommend visiting. Like CDIA, there is always something new and fresh growing in the garden. Image by Nicole Bedard