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May 12th, 2008

Photo of the Week - Gold Cup

Here are a few photographs I took at this year’s running of the Virginia Gold Cup.  

 
Special thanks to Jimmy and Sonya for the invite.
Images - from personal collection - © 2008 - Jon Rochetti
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May 11th, 2008

Happy Mother’s Day

If anyone in my life deserves a special day, it’s my Mom. 
The fact that I didn’t drive her to drink, cause her to ring my neck or cause her to end up in a padded cell with a monogrammed straight jacket, is testament to her undying patience and love.
So to you Mom, thanks for […]

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May 9th, 2008

Friday Photo Caption Contest - Cats on a Hot Brick Roof

It’s time for another Friday Photo Caption Contest. Once again, no big prize for the best caption, but the people who submit the most creative and funny caption get mentioned on the next Friday Photo Caption Contest on The DC Traveler.  See the last winner’s caption below.
This photo is of a couple cats I startled […]

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April 30th, 2008

Photo of the Week

Here’s a photo form a couple weeks ago of one of Washington, DC’s beautiful trees in bloom, at the Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian  Castle on Independence Avenue.

Images - from personal collection - © 2008 - Jon Rochetti
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April 27th, 2008

A Sure Sign of Spring

This morning I stepped outside my home and saw a sure sign of Spring and warmer weather to come.
A couple of my azalea bushes were just starting to bloom.

Image - from personal collection - © 2008 - Jon Rochetti
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April 25th, 2008

Friday Photo Caption Contest

No prize for the best caption, but the top 3 (my choice) will get their suggestions and names mentioned on The DC Traveler.
Taken along Constitution Avenue, across from the National Mall.

Here’s a couple captions to get you started…

So what do you think, baby?  Is the Jacuzzi big enough? 
Stop swimming from me….We really need to talk.
So…visit […]

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April 22nd, 2008

Photo of the Week

Remembering today is Earth Day…
 
Thanks Mother Nature!
Images - from personal collection - © 2008 - Jon Rochetti
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April 16th, 2008

Photo of the Week

A sure of spring, tulips on the National Mall in Washington.

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April 11th, 2008

Photo of the Week

A pond in Northern Virginia with a beautiful tree in full bloom.

Image - from personal collection - © 2008 - Jon Rochetti
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April 7th, 2008

Photo of the Week - The Washington Monument

How can you not enjoy strolling the National Mall in Washington, DC DC, on a sunny day when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom?

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