The historic Belvedere Hotel in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Built in 1903 and designed by the Boston architectural firm of Thomas and Parker. Home to the 13th floor and The Owl Bar speakeasy.

Nikon D700, Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 ZF.2

39.302288, -76.615509

Saint Peter's Basilica. Vatican City.

Nikon D700, Nikon AF NIKKOR 14mm f/2.8D ED. f/4.5, 1/80 second, ISO 800.

While driving accross New Mexico I decided to get off I-40 and explore some of the old route 66. I saw this old truck and sign in Tucumcari, New Mexico.

Nikon D700, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED, Hoya Circular Polarizer, Adobe Photoshop CS5.

The Blue Angels (the United States Navy's flight demonstration squadron) perform in the skies over historic Fort McHenry. The star-shaped fort is best known for its role in the September 1814 defense of Baltimore Harbor from attack by the British Navy that inspired Francis Scott Key's poem, "The Star Spangled Banner".

This photo was taken from the grounds of the fort during the "Star Spangled Sailabration", marking the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. Baltimore, Maryland. June 16, 2012.

Nikon D700, Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED. Shot at 135mm, ISO 280, f/4.8, 1/2000 second.

Location: 39.262127, -76.580242

Nikon D700, Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED.

Oil and water mixture in a glass dish suspended above colorful wrapping paper.

Nikon D700, Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 ZF.2. Shot at 100mm, f/2.2, 1/1,600 sec, ISO 200.

The Cadet Chapel at the United States Air Force Academy is a magnificent example of modernist architecture used to create an airy and inspiring place of worship.

Nikon D700, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED, Converted to B&W with Silver Efex Pro.

Sunrise as seen through a pear tree from a rooftop in Baltimore City.

Nikon D700, Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 ZF.2

Baltimore Grand Prix. September 3, 2011.

Nikon D700, Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED. Shot at 155mm, f/9, 1/640 second, ISO 800. Processed in Apple Aperture 3.1.3 and Adobe Photoshop CS5.