A scattering of cirrocumulus clouds in an otherwise clear blue late afternoon sky. (CiCu.jpg uploaded by brownpau.)

Waiting in National Airport for my brother, who’s visiting for the weekend. Flight delayed, of course. Update: Flight arrived. (MeAtDCA.jpg uploaded by brownpau.)

Cold and cloudy over the Potomac at sunset as I cross the Key Bridge. (KeyBrdg.jpg uploaded by brownpau.)

The blue heron of Lock 2, standing on the ledge opposite the towpath this morning. (mo_345_.jpg uploaded by brownpau.)

Another ExplodingDog/Cyanide and Happiness-style graffiti stick figure scrawled on a garbage can along Penn Ave. The can and dollar sign indicate a nearby homeless panhandler. Note the saintly halo, possibly added by a later artist. (Hello2.jpg uploaded by brownpau.)

This is from last night, trying for another ‘warp’ effect with my phone camera on a passing NJ Transit train while waiting for Amtrak. (WarpTrn.jpg uploaded by brownpau.)

Just went to service at the church we got married in. It’s unusually warm out for October. (mo_341_.jpg uploaded by brownpau.)

Some kind of display box at 14th St Union Square station. No idea why it says 13 – the arriving train was a 5 Express. (SubBox.jpg uploaded by brownpau.)

We’re at the Met to look at ‘The Age of Rembrandt,’ which I estimate to be about 450. Update: Oops, he’s 401. (Met.jpg uploaded by brownpau.)

This wheel raises and lowers the train stairs. (Wheel.jpg uploaded by brownpau.)