Reflections - Night at Carroll Creek

After Saturday in Frederick at Oktoberfest and First Saturday, and dinner by the creek, I took some night shots as we walked along the creek back to the car. For some day time shots of this area see my Sky Watch from September 10.

Oktoberfest in Frederick

Oktoberfest was celebrated in Frederick last weekend. The event is spearheaded by two Rotary Clubs of Frederick and raises money to support Rotary Club efforts and local charities. Frederick has had a tie to Germany since colonial days when German immigrants settle in this area. This year feature music by Die Immergrün Musikanten.

While the band played and people danced at one end of the hall, food was served at the other. The people standing at the right edge of the image above were waiting to eat (including me behind the camera). At the end of the line there was sauerbratten, bratwurst, knockwurst, potato salad, sauerkraut, strudel, German chocolate cake and Black Forest cake. Plenty of bier was available (but I am the designated driver, so we had apple cider). Later we grabbbed some delicious strudel from this vendor.

Arts and crafts vendors are a big part of the festival. We were disappointed that some of our favorites from last year did not return, but the chain saw sculpture was their and we bought a new wooden jack-o-latern. (Marianne posted more shots.)

And if your wear traditional German dress (drindl or lederhosen) admission was free (otherwise it was $5). I like the hats (this gentleman did qualify for free admission).

Reflections - of me

Often the photographer is caught in an image where mirrors are in the field of view. For these shots I purposely included my reflection. The first two were taken during my walk through Ballston and the third is our van reflecting some of the neighborhood. Do you recognize this yellow device with the reflective center?

Weekend Reflections is hosted by James of Newtown Area Photo.

Reflections - More from First Saturday

Flowers and mirrors in a window

The whole window and reflected sky

Reflection under the bridge

Reflections - Glass walls

Glass walls make great mirrors, as we see on these buildings in the Ballston area of Arlington County, Virginia. For more images from Ballston, check Blue reflections and Window Views on my other blogs.

Weekend Reflections is hosted by James of Newtown Area Photo.

Skyline - Virginia

At the Pentagon Memorial

Sculpture

Skyline from Ballston Commons

Reflections - from First Saturday

Reflections on an old auto dealer window

Reflections on a store window

Reflections on a three wheeler

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Skyline - Clouds above Frederick

Last Saturday was a beautiful day and the skies above the houses and buildings in Frederick made for some great photo opportunities. The building in the last image was gutted by fire in July.

Autos - Golden Gears Car Club

1936 Chrysler Airflow (modified!)

The members of the Golden Gears Car Club of Frederick brought their autos to town last Saturday. The club sponsors events for charity and participates in other events like Frederick's First Saturday. But mainly they have a passion for American automobiles of all types and ages. Some of the cars are restored, some modified (both bodies and engines), and some maintained in original condition. Here are some shots of a few of these beautiful traveling machines.

1950 Ford Coupe

1956 Ford Fairlane (Remember Hot Shoppes?)

1965 Ford Mustang

Horses under the hood

1976 Chevy "Pumpkin" Truck

2003 Chevy Corvette and friends

Reflections - Two more from August

Building across the street

Sky behind the van

Weekend Reflections is hosted by James of Newtown Area Photo.