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I like the smooth, burnished, lightly ridged surface of this leaf against the gray pavement flecked with white…

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I loved the look of this red-berried tree against the powder blue sky…

I know that capes were a big trend for fall this year, and sure, they may warmly remind you of ’60s Mad Men fashion, but they’re just not my thing. I concede the arm openings are practical so you can clutch your daily venti Starbucks vanilla skinny latte or hail a cab—or flip someone off…

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Here is another flora-meets-fashion observation inspired by my weekend photo safari. This time, autumn foliage made me think of spring…

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Yesterday, I decided to capitalize on the balmy and sunny weather by going on a meandering photo safari at Georgetown Waterfront Park, which has become such a rich source of inspiration for me…

Here’s a little pre-Halloween suggestion if you’re planning on dressing up as a witch (à la Miss Gulch, as opposed to Glinda) tomorrow night. You’ve probably already picked out a sexy black frock and pointed hat, but what are you gonna put on your feet?

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This photo could be from The Royal Tenenbaums, the book True Prep and/or the Ralph Lauren dreams of a young Korean-American girl…

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In case you haven’t noticed, I definitely have art on my mind lately. A couple of weeks ago, I saw Ellsworth Kelly in a crew team practicing on the Potomac…

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Two weeks from today, the 36th annual Marine Corps Marathon will get underway. I’m not running it, but my memories from last year’s race remain as vivid as ever—because on that day, I felt like a superhero. Let me explain…

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This past Monday, on my blissful day off from work for Columbus Day, I took a leisurely morning stroll along Georgetown Harbour. I noticed a crew team practicing on the Potomac…