Photography: The DC I See

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This is my favorite breakfast spot before work. They know what I want before I ask. Funny, I only visit once or twice a week.

I was just intrigued as I passed this scene the other night. The cat's fur was so dark that I couldn't tell if he was facing me or not.


Sad eyes

October night sky

Have a great weekend!

Comments

MJW said…
Stephen, we've GOT to be running into each other ALL the time, without even realizing it. I go to that bagel place for lunch like three times a week!
Friday, November 17, 2006 12:51:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
MJWest-
That's funny! I'm sure that we have seen each other. I'm going to have to catch up with you one day while I still work in this area.
Friday, November 17, 2006 12:55:00 PM
Rose said…
That cat picture is something else. The waitress is good...Have a great weekend.
Friday, November 17, 2006 7:27:00 PM
Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful said…
Oooooh...
Look at that October night sky....
Looks like something from the page of a childrens Halloween book.
Saturday, November 18, 2006 3:45:00 AM
Naro% said…
Stephen,
Tight pics man...
Stay gold,
NARO%
Saturday, November 18, 2006 9:26:00 AM
African girl, American world said…
you're so observant SB! I love the cat picture..the colors are beautiful!
Saturday, November 18, 2006 7:05:00 PM
to touch a unicorn said…
Great photos Stephen I love seeing DC through your eyes. Love the cat and I'm sooo hungry!
Hope you are having a great weekend.
Sandy
Saturday, November 18, 2006 9:50:00 PM
Suzan Abrams, email: suzanabrams@live.co.uk said…
What gorgeous colours with their moody, ethereal scenes, Stephen.
Hope you're well.
Sunday, November 19, 2006 5:51:00 AM
Dance_Soul said…
"This is my favorite breakfast spot before work. They know what I want before I ask. Funny, I only visit once or twice a week."

So - does that mean that you only go to work once or twice a week? Tee-hee. Great Pics.
Sunday, November 19, 2006 7:35:00 PM
Anonymous said…
"Sad eyes" I was told by a friend that no greater gift can be bestowed on a female, by her creator, than "the eyes of a thousand sorrows."
Monday, November 20, 2006 3:46:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Rose-
Thank you. I hope that your weekend was nice as well.

JB-
That's the same feeling I have about that picture. I think it's because of the orange and black.

Naro%-
Thanks. I'm glad that you stopped in. I hope that all is well.

Mwabi-
Thank you! I wish that I had a better image of the cat though.

Sandy-
lol Thanks! I hope that you had a most enjoyable meal after your comment.

Susan-
Hello! Yes, I am well and blessed. Thanks!

Dance-
lol! :)I never miss a days work...well, almost never. I usually get a fatty breakfast when I'm there. I can't eat there everyday or I'll be "Big Steve." :)

AZ-
Beautiful words! Have I seen you here before?? Welcome.
Monday, November 20, 2006 8:49:00 AM
Anonymous said…
Wow, is all I have to say! I love your photos!
Monday, November 20, 2006 11:32:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
UB-
Your too kind! :)Yes, I love my little camera.
Monday, November 20, 2006 12:06:00 PM
Cergie said…
Beautiful pictures Stephen
Why do you ever say that you don't manage to take goods ones ?
Monday, November 20, 2006 4:59:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Cergie-
Thanks, Cergie. I know. I think that my confidence is building.
Monday, November 20, 2006 5:02:00 PM
neena maiya (guyana gyal) said…
I think that, no matter where you go, you will see the world through interested, interesting eyes.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006 7:28:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
GG-
Thank you and good to see you around! :)
Tuesday, November 21, 2006 8:34:00 AM
Lyrically speaking said…
I really like the sad eyes...so serene... and the one above with the cat's shadow that's hotttttt!! I love stopping by your page :)
Tuesday, November 21, 2006 12:54:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Lyric-
Thank you so much! I really enjoy snapping photos. It brings me joy. :)
Tuesday, November 21, 2006 1:04:00 PM
Cynthia said…
Absolutely stunning. I've blogrolled your journal. It's simply too good not to be one of my regulars.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006 5:01:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Cynthia-
Hello! Your so nice to say that. I'm happy that you enjoy my blog. Welcome! :)
Tuesday, November 21, 2006 5:03:00 PM
Icarus said…
This is a very good blog indeed, Stephen, IMO. I really do enjoy seeing/reading what you serve up, thank you.
Thewse are 4 random, but captivating views of what you see around you in DC. Your photos are big on colour!
Tuesday, November 21, 2006 6:43:00 PM
Michelle said…
Nice pics. I like your view of DC
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 3:45:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Mile-
Thank you sir. Yes, you're correct in that I am big on color. :)

Michelle-
Thanks! Enjoy your weekend and Happy Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 3:47:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Yeah, I've visited you before. I'm the little girl that was bullied in school (Your 10-10-06 post). Have a great Thanksgiving! I followed you home via "This Just In."
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 3:55:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Ahhh...AZ! Now, I remember. Thanks for the Thanksgiving wishes. I hope that your holiday is an enjoyable one as well. :o)
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 4:03:00 PM
black feline said…
r u sure it's a cat? rather huge! looks more like something out of movies such as The Exorcist or The Omen...eerie stuff...lol
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 9:42:00 AM
Lori Stewart Weidert said…
Winners all. I love the cat one.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 1:29:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Blkfeline-
Haa! :) I hope it's a cat.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 4:20:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Sage-
Thank you so much. I happy that you enjoy it. :)
Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:44:00 AM
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