Dave Martinez

@davemartinez.bsky.social

473 Followers 599 Following

Photo enthusiast, live music fan, Identity V Joseph main, guitar player in the DMV #TikTokRefugee

The Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol lined up side by side. The sun is almost set behind the camera making the sky appear teal and the clouds purple. It was a beautiful night for me and the mosquitos to share a moment at the Netherlands Carillon. I'll have to return for a sunrise with some bug spray. Shot with a 1970's Pentax Super Takumar 300mm.
Two people walking side by side in opposite directions. They seem to be following the grout lines of the geometric granite floor tiles. Shot with a Jupiter 8 50mm f2 probably around f5.6 or f8 from the catwalk at The National Gallery East Building
Seven or eight clusters of cherry blossoms are dangling down from the top of the image. In the background is a purple pink and orange sunrise with some out of focus buildings at the bottom of the image. They are so out of focus it’s hard to tell what they are. I think it might be the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Two magnolia trees are in full pink and white bloom in front of the West side entrance of the Arts and Industries Building. The sky is a light blue and puffy clouds separate the roofline and the sky. Two of the ornate slate roof turrets are visible as well as the rotunda. The 1879 date of construction plaque, colorful polychrome Brickwork and glazed terra cotta sit between the trees. The craftsmanship, artistic design and quality of materials are my favorite parts of the building and are what is missing in modern public buildings. This was shot with a Sony A7 camera and a 100mm lens shot at f8.
Artist Sarah Matthews is smiling while standing in front of the cascade fountain at the National Gallery of Art East Building in DC. She is conducting an artist demo giving patrons an opportunity to create their own poster using typeface and ink.
The main entrance to the National Cathedral at night. There are two people leaving, one of them appears to be looking for someone. A bunch of people are waiting to enter and a girl is walking up the steps. We can see through the windows and doors that the nave is lit up with vibrant blues and purples. Shot with a Helios 44-2 58mm at around f/4
Ringo Starr from the Lego Yellow Submarine kit is standing on a picnic table at night. The lights in the out of focus background are circular shaped, and there are a lot of them. Shot with a TT Artisan 100mm F/2.8 lens that is based on a century old lens design known for its “soap bubble” bokeh.
A closeup image of a Tower Optical coin operated binocular viewer overlooking some snow covered mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
Guitarist and singer with Worry Club Chase Walsh is leaning into it. There’s multicolored lens flares diagonally across the frame and the stage lights are mostly blue and green. Shot with Sonya and an early 1970s 35mm Nikkor S
A band is playing in front of a Christmas tree. A person is frantically talking on the phone, a guest is schmoozing another party goer, a third person is taking a selfie in the background. Amid the chaos all around, the conductor appears extremely relaxed as he directs the musicians.
Pearl is a Maltese mix and is asking for treats by the Christmas tree in her Halloween costume
A couple in matching colorful clothing are ordering food. An older couple are laughing d appear to be enjoying each other's company. The burgers here are yummy. We've dubbed this place 'good burger'
Art enjoyers (including myself) are transfixed by Renoir’s masterpiece “Luncheon of the Boating Party”. Another person is viewing Edouard Vuillard’s “The Newspaper”.
A singer songwriter plays a six string acoustic while standing. She is lit by colorful stage lighting and by the audience’s phone flashlights.
I’m taking a photo of my reflection in the mirror. The camera is covering most of my face. I’m in black and white but the rest of the image is in color.
Marge Zelle and Evelyn Mora wearing Persona crossover skins dancing at the Moon River public map
Paul Banks at the mic wearing a black suit while holding a black Les Paul custom. The pickup selection switch is in the bridge position. The whole scene is bathed in blue light.
The entrance to the Udvar-Hazy museum near Dulles Airport in the Virginia suburbs There are two blue walls on either side and the floor is striped
An image of a cherry blossom branch in full bloom at sunrise. There are out of focus silhouettes of people milling around and the Jefferson Memorial can faintly be seen in the background
A guitar player in a fog with colorful lighting and artificial snow raining around them. Shot with an upside down phone low to the ground using the ultra wide camera. Edited with VSCO app.
Dylan Rau on guitar and Val Loper on bass. Shot with an early 70’s Nikkor S adapted onto a Sony A7. The focal length is 35mm and one of the lens flares looks like a smile emoji.
A view crossing the bridge over 395 towards the Wharf from L’Enfant Plaza at sunset and if you voted for trump we can’t be friends
A bud of cherry blossoms in the center of the image. The out of focus background appears to swirl around it.
Performing live at the Atlantis in Washington DC, Brian is at the mic and Michael is leaping about 4 feet in the air. So sick
Emily Yaremchuk of DC band Massie strumming a chord on a white Fender Jaguar as the wind blows back her hair. She has a capo at the second fret
A photo of computer generated animation projected onto a wall with reflective flooring. The color palette of the moment captured reminds me of Van Gogh’s Starry Night
An art enjoyer pointing at something in a painting. They are wearing a bright red beret as they describe the work to someone who is out of the frame.
The Washington monument shot at blue hour from the roof terrace of the National Gallery of Art East building. The NGA West building silhouette is in the foreground
A Nashville musician playing a sick set of Randy Rhoads songs for a benefit for a local drummer's charity. Shot with a 1970s lens. The light artifacts surround the artist with circles and rainbow colored bursts. It's a far out shot if I do say so myself.
What appears to be a footbridge snaking through the ceiling of the Luce Center. Upon closer inspection, the slats are gold painted fiberglass made from a cast of 1968 Olympian Tommie Smith’s arm with a clenched fist
A red tile covered Neapolitan style pizza oven. There are a line of colorful pizza cutters on the counter and blue and silver metallic pizza paddles hanging on the wall. The store smells like dinner is going to kick ass tonight.
Gully Boys singer/guitarist Kathy Callahan performs at DC9 nightclub in Washington DC. The stage lights are mostly blue.
The colorful ceiling of the LOC is made up of stucco sculpture, aluminum leaf, stained glass and other magical magic stuff. The photo was taken with the camera placed on the floor
A silhouette of a child trying to touch a seal through the aquarium glass
A close up of the handlebars of a rental scooter. The lights sources in the background are out of focus and look like bubbles
A colorful Ferris wheel on a partly cloudy day. Shot with a TT Artesan 100mm f/2.8 lens.
A 20 second exposure, wide angle shot of some stars and trees. It was a astronomy club event so there’s a dozen or so blurry looking people meandering around
A close up of a colorful Coleus plant.
Fairfax County Fire Department confined space rescue training. The image shows a firefighter being pulled out of a narrow opening by three firefighters with a pulley and rope system
Light purple amaryllis flowers close up at sunset shot with a Sony A7 and a TT Artisan 100mm F/ 2.8.
South African pop artist performing in a spotlight. There are some dimly lit fans singing along right next to the stage.
A view of the Washington Post building taken from the balcony of the Planet Word museum on a sunny day.
A black and white photo of Michael and Brian DiAddario playing guitar. Michael is playing rhythm and Brian is slaying a lead break.
Musical artist Janna Jamison is singing on stage lit up with colorful stage lighting.
The Jefferson Memorial at sunrise
The National Gallery East building’s giant wall during a party. There are party goers riding the escalator and walking up the steps.
A photo of a cherry tree branch in full bloom at sunrise.