Memory, Presence, Mortality

Shannon Ayres 6/14/25 Shannon Ayres 6/14/25

Caroline, Bryce Canyon

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Graduation Day

Caroline, Graduation Day, 2025

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Emma

Emma, 15 years ago today.

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The Girl Scout Ceremony

Nine years ago today. My daughter Caroline is about to cross a ceremonial bridge as part of a Girl Scout advancement ceremony. All these girls are graduating from high school this year.

Shannon Ayres 6/6/25 Shannon Ayres 6/6/25

From the archives: Stone House Floor

Stone House, Manassas Battlefield, June 6, 2016.

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The Little Diorama in the Woods

The Little Gallery in the Woods. It’s meant to be a gallery of small art objects, but it is usually presented as a diorama of a gallery scene complete with viewers.

Shannon Ayres 6/2/25 Shannon Ayres 6/2/25

The Capitol Stones

The Capitol Stones, Rock Creek Park. These blocks were once part of the Capitol Building’s eastern front facade but were replaced by marble during a renovation in the 1950s.

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Ferns, glade woods

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Emma's Pottery

My youngest daughter, Emma, is a budding potter. She has a table in the garage where she practices. Luckily, the lighting there is wonderful indirect “porch” lighting.

Shannon Ayres 4/21/25 Shannon Ayres 4/21/25

I won an award... for sports photography?

Virginia Business entered me in the annual Virginia Press Association journalism contest. I won the second place award for sports feature photography.