Landscapes at the U.S. National Arboretum

             

A beautiful day in Washington D.C. gives you the chance to snap some wonderful pictures these were yesterday Saturday the 27 of April...

 Camera Nikon D-300 - Lens Tamron 18-270mm

ISO 200 / Shutter speed 1/250 sec. / f-10

 Camera Nikon D-300 - Lens Tamron 18-270mm

ISO 200 / Shutter speed 1/60 sec. / f-11

Polarizing filer

 Camera Nikon D-300 - Lens Tamron 18-270mm

ISO 200 / Shutter speed 1/320 / f-5.6

Camera Nikon D-300 - Lens Tamron 18-270mm

ISO 200 / Shutter speed 1/60 sec. / f-18

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

Bonsai Tree's at the National Arboretum Washington D.C.

Another place to visit in our nations capitol is the National Arboretum (google for directions), this free national park holds the national bonsai tree collection. I first visited this place in 1979 when Valerie and I were first dating and have been returning ever since to practice my photography. I'll post some of those pictures at a later date... For pictures like these use your tripod focus on the trunk of the tree and try F-16 in aperture priority as a starting point....Gary

Chinese Elm / Ulmus parvofolia

Trident Maple / Acer buergerianum

Trident Maple / Acer buergerianum

Japanese White Pine

Pinus parviflora

In training since 1625

A great day at the National Arboretum Washignton, Dc

Today I went to the National Arboretum and the heat made it a quick shoot but I did manage to take some cool shots. There is a world class bonsai collection that is a must see for anyone that loves bonzi trees. I will display some of the bonsai soon. enjoy

 Camera-D200   1/500 sec   f/11      ISO-640     Lens- Nikon 50mm 1.8

 Camera-D200   1/320 sec   f/10      ISO-100     Lens- Nikon 50mm 1.8

 Camera-D200   1/1000 sec   f/1.8      ISO-100     Lens- Nikon 50mm 1.8

 Camera-D200   1/200 sec   f/11      ISO-100     Lens- Nikon 50mm 1.8

 Camera-D200   1/500 sec   f/10      ISO-400     Lens- Nikon 50mm 1.8

Camera-D200   1/160 sec   f/7      ISO-250     Lens- Nikon 85mm 3.5-4.5 macro