Stock Photo Showcase

Yellow and Grey Lichen Growing on a Rock

Joe — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:00:12 +0000

I spotted these yellow and grey to white lichens growing on a rock near Great Falls on a hike in late March. The sulfur yellow color really caught my attention. I suspect this is just a phase in the growth of the lichen, but I did take several photos of it. The light grey lichen in the midst of the yellow is a Xanthoparmelia lichen.
Shot with a Nikon D80 and a 55mm AIS macro lens.

Yellow Lichen Growing on a Rock

Joe — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:59:50 +0000

I spotted this yellow lichen growing on a rock near Great Falls on a hike in late March. The sulfur yellow color really caught my attention. I suspect this is just a phase in the growth of the lichen, but I did take several photos of it. The light grey lichen in the midst of the yellow is a Xanthoparmelia lichen.
Shot with a Nikon D80 and a 55mm AIS macro lens.

Yellow Lichen

Joe — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:59:33 +0000

Titmouse Baeolophus bicolor Perched in a Blossoming Maple Tree

Joe — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:46:22 +0000

A titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) perched in a blossoming maple tree in early spring. There was a small flock of 4 or 5 tufted titmice, which were flitting from low tree and shrub branches to the ground and back. The tufted titmouse is here perched on a maple branch with its flowers showing. Maples have this characteristic red color when their flower buds swell and pop.
Shot with a Nikon D80 and a 135mm AIS lens in March 2012 at Great Falls Park in Virginia.

Tufted Titmouse in a Maple Tree in Early Spring

Joe — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:43:29 +0000

A tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) in a maple tree in early spring. There was a small flock of 4 or 5 which were flitting from low tree and shrub branches to the ground and back. The tufted titmouse is here perched on a maple branch that I take to be silver maple. Maples have this characteristic red bud out for their flowers.
Shot with a Nikon D80 and a 135mm AIS lens in March 2012.

Stormy Wilson Boulevard

Joe — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:18:33 +0000

Wilson Boulevard in weather that looks like it is about to turn stormy. This view is looking west from Quinn Street, up the hill towards Courthouse and Colonial Village. This is a typical orange line buildup between Rosslyn and Courthouse Stations. Density continues to increase all through the metro corridor past Ballston.
Shot with a Nikon D80 and an 18-55mm digital lens.

St Marys Episcopal Church Viewed from the North End Arlington VA

Joe — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:17:55 +0000

St Marys Episcopal Church, viewed from the north end. St Marys is located in north Arlington, near Marymount University at the intersection of N Glebe Road and Old Dominion Drive.
Shot with a Nikon D80 and a 135mm AIS lens.

Side View – Old Portion of St Marys Episcopal Arlington

Joe — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:17:25 +0000

A side view of the old portion of St Marys Episcopal Church in Arlington. From the outside it looks like the altar area preserved the old style of the church.
Shot with a Nikon D80 and a 135mm AIS lens.

Old Stone Church High Pointed Roof Surmounted by a Stone Cross

Joe — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:16:52 +0000

Old stone church with a high pointed roof surmounted by a stone cross. The stained glass window which shows on one side of the altar of St Marys Episcopal Church in Arlington is also seen below the cross. The window frame appears to be of stone as well but seems likely to be wood. Very pretty, Anglican church architecture.
Shot with a Nikon D80 and a 135mm AIS lens.

Stone Bell Tower or Belfry at St Marys Episcopal Church Arlington VA

Joe — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:16:06 +0000

The stone bell tower or belfry at St Marys Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA. I do not know whether it actually houses bells but it has the louvered vents on the side that indicate it may.
Shot with a Nikon D80 and a 135mm ais lens.