Hard Work

This photo is a bit darker than I care for, but that couldn't be helpful, because I had to use a long focal length and short shutter speed as I had to stand a good 30 feet from the altar and I didn't have a tripod with me (I'm not sure you're allowed to use a tripod in the Basilica...). Anyway--it took me a good 15 minutes to shoot this set up.

Photo copyright: Janet M. Kincaid, 2/12

Wide Angle

Part of the purpose of visiting the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception was to test out new camera equipment. The previous entry featured a detailed shot of the Celtic Crucifix in the Founders Chapel. This is the same scene, but using a wide angle 14-24mm. The shot above was taken with the 70-200mm. The one below, with the 12-24mm.

Photo copyright: Janet M. Kincaid, 2/12

70-200mm

 Celtic Cross in the Founders Chapel (Crypt Level)

The first time I ever shot photos at the National Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, I was using a Canon A360. The shots were bad, but on this visit in February 2012, I used a Nikon D7000 with a 70-200mm Nikkor lens. The difference is spectacular!

Chapel to Mary, Queen of Missions (Crypt Level)

Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel (Upper Level)

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 2/12

The Basilica

The National Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception : Washington, DC

Had to use the new camera equipment before we left. What better place to try out wide angle and telephoto lenses than at a ginormous church?And what better ginormous church than the National Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception?

The Chapel of the Miraculous Medal : Shrine of the Immaculate Conception : Washington, DC

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 3/12

From the Archives: Washington Monument

Washington Monument : Washington, DC

A lot of time was spent running back and forth to Washington, D.C., for doctors' appointments, a home inspection, and a little shopping. Unfortunately, no time was spent taking pictures, despite the fact that I schlepped along my Nikon D5000. I wanted to spend time in the city taking pictures, but it just never happened. So, I'm pulling a few photos from my archives for my original photo blog, D.C. Confidential. This shot of the Washington Monument was taken in June 2008.

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid