I See Beauty All Around, by Rob Paine

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  • Tufted Titmouse

    The first time someone told me there was a titmouse on my porch I did not know whether I should call pest control or start taking pictures.

  • Early Morning on the National Mall

    Washington has some great vantage points. One of the best is probably the view from the top step of the Lincoln Memorial. I took this photo after photographing the cherry blossoms earlier this year. It was an early day for me. Left home about 5 AM so I would be at the Jefferson Memorial by…

  • Happy Birthday Lambeau- notes on pet photography

    This weekend we are celebrating our dog Lambeau’s eighth birthday. We adopted Lambeau from a local pet rescue group seven and a half years ago when he was 6 months old. He is usually very cooperative and always photogenic. He is also one of the smartest and sweetest dogs I have ever known. We are…

  • Atlantic City

    Several years ago my in-laws invited me to go along and a short trip to Atlantic City, N.J. I was excited to go as it was my first visit to this gambling mecca on the Atlantic. Atlantic City is a contrast of glittery bling and urban decay. I chose to shoot the bling in color…

  • June 3- 9 Slideshow Please vote for your favorite below

    Thanks for viewing my blog this week. Here is a short slide show of the seven lead photos from the my photo posts this week.  If you have a minute, have some fun and vote in the survey below for what photo you like most. I would love to get your feedback. The titles are…

  • A raccoon goes fishing on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia

    When most people think of Chincoteague, they think of the famous wild ponies. The ponies though  are just part of an amazing  ecosystem at Chincoteague.

  • Backyard Birding

    There is a common misconception that in order to  capture good bird images  you must own a 500mm lens and be ready to hike miles into deserted forests. The truth is with some patience, planning, a sturdy tripod and maybe an inexpensive remote, you can shoot photos like the one of the American goldfinch above…