Wide view

One of my favorite places to shoot Loonwood Gardens,Pa.........Brian Gillis 

Bonzai Tree's at the National Arboretum, Washington D.C.

Here are two Pictures that I did last week at the National Arboretum in Washington D.C. google the address if you plan on a visit, it's very easy to get to and well worth the trip if you are visiting the area.

This is a Japanese White Pine and has been in training since 1625
Camera Nikon D-300/Lens Tamron 18-270mm/Shutter speed 1/6 sec./F-16/Iso 1Ev under 200/Built in Flash

This is a Group planting of Catlin Chinese Elms in Training since 1976
Camera Nikon D-300/Lens Tamron 18-270mm/Shutter speed 1/30 sec./F 5.6/Iso 1 Ev under 200

Skyline Drive, Virginia

It's always nice to walk in the woods, There are so many chances to take a good picture. I usually shoot aperture priority at F-16 and try to always use a tripod.Skyline drive in the Shenandoah Mountains is a great place to go and shoot anytime of the year.There are 75 scenic overlooks on a 105 mile roadway which follows the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We just stopped the car often and got out to capture some great pic's almost every quarter mile, I have yet to travel the entire roadway...Gary

Lotus

My favorite flower of them all, the lotus. The Aquatics garden in Washington,Dc grows them in ponds with hold hounders of them for you to view and take pictures of. They only bloom for a short time so look it up and plans for a trip......................Brian Gillis

Longwood Gardens vs. D200

So today we as a family took a trip up to longwood gardens to shoot some of the coolest looking flowers from all around the world. Most of my shots were taken with one of the cheapest lens that nikon makes. The 18-55 lens was given to you when you buy a lower grade nikon and it may be the best lens I have. Now a days people seem to be hung up on going out and getting the best stuff to shoot with but at the end of the day its all in the eye and brain. Now dont get me wrong a 1000 dollar lens would be great but in reality thats not going to happen any time soon so until then................................Brian Gillis

Capital Classics

The best martial artists gather once a year to compete and display their skill at the U.S Capital Classic held by Master Dennis Brown. In one weekend you will find some of the top fights in the world representing their school from all over the world. The event is hold around the last weekend in august and if you have the time you should check it out. enjoy the pictures, one of the funnest shoots I ever went on, I wanted to watch almost more then take pictures............................Brian Gillis

Winter Bloom

My husband is growing  this plant in His room, low light yet it still blooms,Nikon D90 camera, 50mm l.8G lens ISO 400, F/16 Valerie