···11 comments···On a rare day off when our 2-yr (J) daycare was still in-session, I went on a photo-walk with some co-workers/photographers around the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, VA.
All photos: Canon T1i | 50mm | ISO 100 | Aperture priority | f/3.5
As part of FotoWeek DC, there was a photo exhibit of local photographers at the Torpedo Factory. What I learned from looking at their photos is that an interesting composition/subject and correct exposure are only the start to a great photograph. I noticed textures, the range of tones (giving balance to a photo), and the details in each photo. I also noticed what they were printed on — not just your typical glossy photo paper. Most look like they were printed on textured paper, maybe even canvas…I wasn’t able to find out. Anyways, the walk through the photo exhibit showed me a larger view of the art of photography, and I’m looking forward to visiting and learning from more exhibits. I’d love to take my portraiture up a few hundred notches 
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The Torpedo Factory is located in Old Town Alexandria, which is right along the river. I loved seeing all of the docked boats and friendly sea gulls (if that’s what they were, I’m no bird expert). Not the kind that are hunting for food like at the beach.
I also liked the older architecture in Old Town.
Jokes of the day: Reader Henry C. shared 4 jokes: (1) I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger .. then it hit me (2) Police were called to a daycare where a three-year-old was resisting a rest (3) It’s better to love a short girl than not a tall (4) Two hats were hanging on a hat rack. One hat says to the other, “You stay here, I’ll go on a head.” Help celebrate a blogversary by submitting a pun or joke (last day is Thu 11/29)!
Have you ever been to a photo or art exhibit that inspired you?
Does the water calm you, like it does me?
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Lisa, I love love LOVE your photos!! They look AMAZING and you captured the charm of Old Town so well!! Keep the photos coming!! xoxo, Phoebe
There is so much to learn about photography, isn’t there. I barely know anything! Ha, love the jokes!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Is it called the torpedo factory cuz they use to make torpedoes? Just curious~ =D Love the street lamp picture~ reminds me of Boston .. *sigh*
I love the photography of the old architecture and the boats. And your little watermark is so cute.
I’ve never been to a photo exhibit before. Sounds like you had a good time and learned from it too! Those jokes are GOOD!
These pictures are amazing. I love photography!!
XO,
Zhanna
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Gorgeous photos, Lisa! Sounds like a great exhibition. I love joke #2!
Beautiful pictures. I also live in Virginia. I have been to Old Town Alexandria. Must check this place out the next time I make a trip there.
What a fabbo exhibition.I love when you can walk away from one, having it made you think. really think. Great photos!
Love the photos, and I’ve heard of the torpedo factory too, from friends who lived in VA.
Like a lot of things, you can never stop learning about photography.
Adore the photo of the top of the building. The angle and the composition and the contrast of textures – beautifully done.