4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

Agaba Bisengo, my very good friend from college, invited me to her wedding. It was the first Rwandan wedding I had ever been to, and she begged me to bring my camera and take lots of pictures.

I was glad to oblige. :)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

In a backyard up in Chevy Chase, DC. Near Rock Creek Park. These two frequent our backyard. There is another buck too. The two bucks were locking antlers last week, practicing for the rut, I suppose.

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

A gorgeous Autumn Day at Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate in Lexington, KY. image (c) 2008 Scott Clark - Please Ask Permission For All Uses

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

Chevy Chase, DC

The crowd absolutely loved him. Here he's pictured with his wife.

This guy is all over DC

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

We worked with a long-time client in Chevy Chase, MD to achieve this wonderful "marbled" faux finish. We also painted the ceiling and trim.

Chevy Chase, DC

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

After a few years of flirting with the idea, this year finally brought word of a contemporary reboot of the classic comedy NATIONAL LAMPOON’S VACATION franchise. The original 1982 film, directed by Harold Ramis and starring Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo, followed the ...

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4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

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WIT: I didn't have any female models at hand to assist in a proper emulation of Ruth Bernhard. Therefore, I decided to work on shadows and light Opportunity was provided by the Blizzard of 2009, which left a blanket of snow on the front yard. When the storm passed and the sun emerged, the handrail on the front walk cast this shadow. I had to dial up the contrast in pp to get the image my eye saw before I shot it.

I can't say that her work was especially inspiring or instructive. It is always a good idea to concentrate on light and shadow, as she did. So for that reminder I am thankful.

What a smile, huh?

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

North Bethesda Market is your place to live, play, dine, shop and be with elegant residences, unique shopping, exciting entertainment, and a location just minutes from downtown Washington, D.C.

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)

4-H members take part in Bayer Science Matters sessions at the National 4-H Council on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Chevy Chase, Md. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for National 4-H Council)