Over the weekend I spent some time at A Taste of Reston; a food, beer, and wine festival akin to Oktoberfest, in the heart of Reston Town Center. Just a few short miles away, Reston is a place I spend a lot of time enjoying great food and drink (may Uno's rest in peace). I brought my camera along for the event and shot some fun photos while taking in the relaxed atmosphere.
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Air China at Washington Dulles International Airport
On June 10th, 2014, Air China began operations at Washington Dulles International Airport with non-stop service to Beijing. I was on hand for MWAA to cover the inaugural events at Dulles, which was attended by Governor of Virginia Terry McAuliffe (D), Deputy Mayor of Washington DC for Planning & Economic Development Victor Hoskins, People's Republic of China's Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai, and Vice Chairman of Air China Madame Wang.
A Discover Dulles event was hosted, which invited 50 lucky individuals to witness the arrival of Air China's first flight, from aside R/W 1C, and a water arch on T/L B as the Boeing 777-300ER taxied into its new gate at A23. The festivities got kicked off with a traditional Dragon Dance leading from the Air China ticket counter to the event space to send off the Discover Dulles guests as they headed out to welcome the flight.
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Sarah and Brigham: Married
Sarah and Brigham were married on a lovely May morning - this was the first Spring wedding I've ever shot at the Washington, DC LDS Temple, and I have to say that it was the most beautiful I have ever seen the Temple, between the bountiful tulips and the perfect gold morning light shining through the freshly blossoming trees.
Since there was plenty of time before their wedding, Sarah wanted to surprise Brigham in her dress, and capture his reaction to his first look at her.
Katie's Cars and Coffee: May 31st, 2014
This weekend I got to Katie's pretty late; later than I've ever arrived, at quarter to 8. Thanks to a debilitating migraine soon afterwards, I am also posting this week's photos later than usual. Also, apparently Dry Socket in car guy speak is "Dry Rot." ;-)
Sitting proudly front and center, Eric Zausner made another appearance in his Torpedo Spyder handbuilt by Steve Moal's Coachworks. This hot rod has a Ferrari motor under the hood, in contrast to his custom, aircraft themed Moal automotive powered by a 1,200HP Falconer V12 aircraft engine which was on display last week.
This week was graced with three Lamborghini Diablos. This included a Diablo VT Roadster, a Diablo SV, and a 1996 Diablo VT.
There was plenty more to take in, and less exotic, such as this Fairlane 500.
After watching Breaking Bad, I have a new appreciation for the Wagoneer, which I liked to begin with.
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The Camelopardalids
The Camelopardalids Meteor Shower was a bust, as I got more satellites than meteors on camera; Hopefully that makes up for it! Here are the few interesting time-lapse photos I snagged movement within:
And to end the morning, before I left for Katie's Cars and Coffee, here is a composite of the moonrise before sunrise.