This weekend I had a chance to go visit the Botanical Gardens in Washington, DC and really enjoyed the lush beauty. My favorite was the orchid garden, where, even though I had to protect my camera from the occasional misting, I found so many amazing species of orchids to photograph. If you get a chance and love flowers and plants, definately go visit, it's just a metro ride away!

This past weekend I had my first experience with equine competition photography at Surefire Farms. I was so impressed with the amount of dedication and discipline both riders and horses shared. What an amazing horsemanship! I'd like to extend a thanks to Blair and her Teddy (first three photos) for inviting me out to shoot photos and show me around the courses. What an awesome way to spend Sunday!