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Dave Martinez
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Photo enthusiast, live music fan, Identity V Joseph main, guitar player in the DMV #TikTokRefugee
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DC landmarks seen from The Netherlands Carillon.

#Sonya #PentaxSuperTakumar #DCsLandmarks
The Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol lined up side by side. The sun is almost set behind the camera making the sky appear teal and the clouds purple. It was a beautiful night for me and the mosquitos to share a moment at the Netherlands Carillon. I'll have to return for a sunrise with some bug spray. Shot with a 1970's Pentax Super Takumar 300mm.
August 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Once in a while, two people meet
Seemingly for no reason
They just pass on the street
-Chrissie Hynde

#sonya #Jupiter8 #50mmF_2 #NormalLens #SovietCam #VintageGlass #NationalGallery #NGAdays
Two people walking side by side in opposite directions. They seem to be following the grout lines of the geometric granite floor tiles. Shot with a Jupiter 8 50mm f2 probably around f5.6 or f8 from the catwalk at The National Gallery East Building
May 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Peak Bloom sunrise at the Tidal Basin hits different.
#Sonya #Helios44_2 #TtArtisan100mm #TtTrioplan #TouristAction
Seven or eight clusters of cherry blossoms are dangling down from the top of the image. In the background is a purple pink and orange sunrise with some out of focus buildings at the bottom of the image. They are so out of focus it’s hard to tell what they are. I think it might be the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the US Holocaust Memorial Museum A shot taken from the FDR Memorial towards the Jefferson Memorial. Even though it’s before 7am, there are lots of people under a canopy of cherry trees at peak bloom. It’s a harbinger of the insane amount of people who will later descend on the mall and trample people’s expectations of a romantic stroll trough the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin that is totally not undergoing major renovations to the sea wall. Cherry blossom branches appear to be surrounding the tip of the Washington Monument and glowing from the golden sunlight through a break in the cloud cover. The monument is out of focus way in the distance. It looks small enough for me to pinch it with my fingers. I didn’t try though cos it’s all pointy A pine cone sized cluster of cherry blossoms in the blue light just before sunrise. The field curvature of the Helios 44-2 58mm lens is causing the out of focus city lights to appear like lemons or yellow jelly beans underlining the flowers.
March 30, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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The Arts and Industries Building as seen from the Enid A. Haupt Gardens at the National Mall.

#MagnoliaBlooms #TTArtisan100mm2_8 #Sonya #EnidHauptGardensDC
Two magnolia trees are in full pink and white bloom in front of the West side entrance of the Arts and Industries Building. The sky is a light blue and puffy clouds separate the roofline and the sky. Two of the ornate slate roof turrets are visible as well as the rotunda. The 1879 date of construction plaque, colorful polychrome Brickwork and glazed terra cotta sit between the trees. The craftsmanship, artistic design and quality of materials are my favorite parts of the building and are what is missing in modern public buildings. This was shot with a Sony A7 camera and a 100mm lens shot at f8.
March 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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If you happen to be at #NGAnights tonight, stop by the create a collage event by the cafe and say hi to @iamsarahmatthews.bsky.social and make a type face print for your collage ✌️✨️
Artist Sarah Matthews is smiling while standing in front of the cascade fountain at the National Gallery of Art East Building in DC. She is conducting an artist demo giving patrons an opportunity to create their own poster using typeface and ink. A photo of two posters used for patrons to make a collage. One is a a typeface print with a quote from Elizabeth Catlett that says "Art should come from the people" the other is a picture of an air clay sculpture depicting a raised fist.
March 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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A scene from the “Seeing Deeper” light show at The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. on Valentine’s Day 2025.
#Sonya #Helios44_2 #RockShowLighting
The main entrance to the National Cathedral at night. There are two people leaving, one of them appears to be looking for someone. A bunch of people are waiting to enter and a girl is walking up the steps. We can see through the windows and doors that the nave is lit up with vibrant blues and purples. Shot with a Helios 44-2 58mm at around f/4
February 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Ring glow Starr
Ringo Starr from the Lego Yellow Submarine kit is standing on a picnic table at night. The lights in the out of focus background are circular shaped, and there are a lot of them. Shot with a TT Artisan 100mm F/2.8 lens that is based on a century old lens design known for its “soap bubble” bokeh.
January 31, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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Seen at Pikes Peak
#Viltrox16mm #Sonya
A closeup image of a Tower Optical coin operated binocular viewer overlooking some snow covered mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
January 15, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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Worry Club at Union Stage
Guitarist and singer with Worry Club Chase Walsh is leaning into it. There’s multicolored lens flares diagonally across the frame and the stage lights are mostly blue and green. Shot with Sonya and an early 1970s 35mm Nikkor S
January 9, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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As seen at a The White House celebration. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones 🎅🎄✌️✨
A band is playing in front of a Christmas tree. A person is frantically talking on the phone, a guest is schmoozing another party goer, a third person is taking a selfie in the background. Amid the chaos all around, the conductor appears extremely relaxed as he directs the musicians.
December 25, 2024 at 1:23 AM
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Pearl only wants cookies for Christmas
Pearl is a Maltese mix and is asking for treats by the Christmas tree in her Halloween costume
December 19, 2024 at 1:45 AM
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Sunflower Bean’s new EP came out a couple of months ago, I can’t wait till they tour🤙
December 14, 2024 at 4:30 AM
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Seen at Big Buns Damn Good Burgers in Arlington, Virginia

#iPhotography #VSCO #HolidaySpirit
A couple in matching colorful clothing are ordering food. An older couple are laughing d appear to be enjoying each other's company. The burgers here are yummy. We've dubbed this place 'good burger'
December 12, 2024 at 11:52 PM
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Seen at The Phillips Collection “Winter Wonderland” after hours party last week. The paintings in this shot are “Luncheon of the Boating Party” and “The Newspaper”.
#SonyRx100 #PhillipsAfter5 #DCmuseums
Art enjoyers (including myself) are transfixed by Renoir’s masterpiece “Luncheon of the Boating Party”. Another person is viewing Edouard Vuillard’s “The Newspaper”.
December 11, 2024 at 4:38 AM
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Mercer Henderson performing at DC9 Nightclub this past summer.

#Sonya7 #TtArtisan100mmF2_8 #LiveMusic #DCmusicscene #ConcertPhotography #AvailableLight 📷
A singer songwriter plays a six string acoustic while standing. She is lit by colorful stage lighting and by the audience’s phone flashlights.
November 30, 2024 at 1:05 AM
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Is it a self portrait if you can’t see your face?
The first shot I took with what has become one of my favorite lenses, a Minolta 55mm f1.7 MC Rokkor.

#Sonya #MinoltaRokkor #JoJosPhotoWorld #CaptureOne #VintageLens
I’m taking a photo of my reflection in the mirror. The camera is covering most of my face. I’m in black and white but the rest of the image is in color.
November 25, 2024 at 2:25 AM
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Identity V is free, they only charge cash for appearance items. People win matches all the time with default skins. It’s an amazing game 11/10
Marge Zelle and Evelyn Mora wearing Persona crossover skins dancing at the Moon River public map
November 19, 2024 at 3:42 AM
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Interpol lead vocalist and guitarist Paul Banks at the Anthem DC. They’ll be in Brooklyn and Philadelphia next month if you’re in the area.
#livemusic #concertphotography #interpol
Paul Banks at the mic wearing a black suit while holding a black Les Paul custom. The pickup selection switch is in the bridge position. The whole scene is bathed in blue light.
November 17, 2024 at 8:05 PM
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Took a trip out to the hanger this afternoon.

#UdvarHazyCenter #Museum #FlightHistory #Sonya7 #16MM #VSCO #Viltrox16mm1_8
The entrance to the Udvar-Hazy museum near Dulles Airport in the Virginia suburbs There are two blue walls on either side and the floor is striped
November 16, 2024 at 9:07 PM
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Anyone have any experience with photos printed on canvas? I was thinking about using it for this photo, it’s 24 megapixels.
An image of a cherry blossom branch in full bloom at sunrise. There are out of focus silhouettes of people milling around and the Jefferson Memorial can faintly be seen in the background
November 16, 2024 at 4:18 PM
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Spaceface guitarist Jake Ingalls at Comet a while back ago. I’m hoping they tour again soon, their shows a great escape. Snow machines, smoke machines, parachutes, oh my!

#ConcertPhotography #LiveMusic #DCmusicScene #VSCO #ComputationalPhotography #CometPingPong
A guitar player in a fog with colorful lighting and artificial snow raining around them. Shot with an upside down phone low to the ground using the ultra wide camera. Edited with VSCO app.
November 12, 2024 at 4:01 PM
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Bear hands performing October 2024 at Union Stage in Washington DC

#concertphotography #vintagelens #nikkor35mm2_8 #emojiflare #BearHandsBand #DistractionTenthAnniveraryTour
#AvailableLight #CaptureOne
Dylan Rau on guitar and Val Loper on bass. Shot with an early 70’s Nikkor S adapted onto a Sony A7. The focal length is 35mm and one of the lens flares looks like a smile emoji.
November 9, 2024 at 11:37 PM
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On my way to see Bear Hands a week before I’d realize how many of my fellow citizens are down with voting for the same person the kkk voted for 😵‍💫
A view crossing the bridge over 395 towards the Wharf from L’Enfant Plaza at sunset and if you voted for trump we can’t be friends
November 8, 2024 at 12:52 AM
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I’m replacing a backup disk and am transferring images and I ran across this night shot of Cherry Blossoms by the Tidal Basin from 2019. 58mm f2
#WashingtonDC #Helios44_2
A bud of cherry blossoms in the center of the image. The out of focus background appears to swirl around it.
October 22, 2024 at 1:09 AM
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Retro rock band The Lemon Twigs always bring their A game
Performing live at the Atlantis in Washington DC, Brian is at the mic and Michael is leaping about 4 feet in the air. So sick
October 12, 2024 at 4:42 AM