I have been frustrated with my computer, not a new thing but I decided to take action.

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On January 20th we get a new President and the inaugural is going to be BIG!  I’ve heard the crowds may fill the entire Mall.  As part of previous inaugurals there have been huge fireworks displays although I have not been able to confirm them for this year.

Since these are huge displays launched different from other events I suggest a meetup near the Iwo Jima memorial (or Netherlands Carillon) to take pictures.  I would like to find out if there is any interest before going further.  Please leave comments to let me know interest.

On Sunday 11/2, Jeff Revell led another of his wonderful photowalks.  This time it was to the town of Harpers Ferry, WV.  We had beautiful weather but lousy parking.   I’ve been to Harpers Ferry before but always for rafting trips.  So while I knew the history of John Brown and Meriwether Lewis I had never wandered around the town.

More pictures from other participants are available on Flickr.

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In an earlier post I mentioned my desire for the new Canon 50D.  Well I went ahead and purchased it in late October.  The recent photowalk in Harpers Ferry was my first outing with the camera.  This provided a great evaluation.

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