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Dykes’s Marsh, which is located just south of Alexandria within sight of the Wilson Bridge, is a pretty place to walk around and photograph.
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One of my favorite spots at Dumbarton Oaks, a historic house and gardens in Washington, D.C. The path winds around at the rear of the estate, almost overrun by tall, prickly brush. To see more of my images go to www.joanntooley.com

Be sure to check out Environments: Built and Unbuilt, a new photography show at Glen Echo’s Popcorn Gallery, starting June 7.

The exhibit, which features the work of Sheila Galagan, Sandy LeBrun-Evans, Pam Richmond and me, ends July 7

Hours: 12 – 6 pm, Saturdays and Sundays.

Two Flowers

I created this floral image using artificial lights for a class I’m taking. I love these little spring flowers but don’t know their name.

Dirt roads seem to belong to the past but there’s still plenty of them in rural areas. The ones that say “private” are the most intriguing. I met a woman recently who lives at the end of a beautiful private road in West Virginia who gave me permission to use it anytime. Now I can bump along that particular stretch with complete confidence.