Capitol Rain

Capitol Rain, originally uploaded by Sky Noir.

Taken just after a rain storm, the capitol building shines in the night.

Capitol Storm

Capitol Storm, originally uploaded by Sky Noir.

Lucky enough to capture this lightning bolt while taking some night images of the US Capitol building.

Sunset on the Beach - dreaming of summer

Sunset on the Beach - dreaming of summer, originally uploaded by Sky Noir.

Summer in the Distance

Summer in the Distance, originally uploaded by Sky Noir.

JMU Duke Dog

JMU Duke Dog, originally uploaded by Sky Noir.

The Duke Dog is the official mascot for the James Madison University Dukes. Seen here overseeing the expansion of Bridgeforth Stadium.

Monticello

Monticello, originally uploaded by Sky Noir.

Early spring at Thomas Jefferson's mountain top home in Virginia.

When Giant Tulips Attack

When Giant Tulips Attack, originally uploaded by Sky Noir.

Spring at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello from a chipmunk point of view.

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Spring

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Spring, originally uploaded by Sky Noir.

Early spring at Monticello, just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia.

Solar Powered Tulips

Solar Powered Tulips, originally uploaded by Sky Noir.

Graffiti Caboose

Graffiti Caboose, originally uploaded by Sky Noir.

Although the caboose has largely fallen out of use, you can occasionally spot them on a working train bearing the scars of long service and a fresh coat of urban camouflage.