Pearmund Cellars - Aerial View

May 26, 2020

Pearmund Cellars is located in Broad Run, Virginia, within close proximity to Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Their vineyard, which was established in 1976, spans over 25 acres in the foothills of Fauquier County and produces an array of award-winning wines. Below is a promotional video highlighting the winery and vineyards.

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Boxwood Winery - Aerial View

April 20, 2020

Boxwood Estate Winery is located in Middleburg, Virginia, and its vineyards, which are planted with traditional Bordeaux varietals, occupy over 26 acres of historic farmland. Below are promotional photographs and a video highlighting the winery and vineyards.

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Alaska and British Columbia with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions

January 15, 2020

Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage is teeming with wildlife, glaciers and natural beauty. And adjacent British Columbia, specifically Alert Bay and Haida Gwaii, are remarkable places to interact with First Nations People and learn about their rich heritage and culture. For three weeks in the fall, I was teaching photography aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird throughout those regions. Below are a few images that I made along the journey.

Bronze Star Award Ceremony for The American Legion

September 23, 2019

WWII Veteran, Clarence Smoker is known as the “Hero of Cologne” from the documented fight where his Pershing tank destroyed a German Panther tank. His story is featured in a book called “Spearhead.” Clarence came to Washington, D.C. thinking he was signing copies of the book. Little did he know, that the U.S. Army would award him a Bronze Star in a surprise ceremony almost 75 years after the original battle.

Editorial Eric Kruszewski photographs World War II veterans in Washington, D.C. for The American Legion.

Bells of Peace, World War I Centennial for The American Legion

November 16, 2018

On November 11, 2018, Washington National Cathedral held an interfaith worship service to remember the sacrifices of 4.7 million Americans who served in World War I and honor the role of the U.S. Military. On that same day, a separate tribute was held at Pershing Park in Washington, D.C. to honor the soldiers who fought in World War I and provide a “first look” at the new World War I Memorial. The published story is here.

Cadets from West Point stand at attention in preparation for the ceremony.

The procession through the cathedral commences the ceremony.

Members of the Corps of Cadets, United States Military Academy, and Members of the Brigade of Midshipmen, United States Naval Academy, prepare for the presentation of the centennial wreath.

Member of the Corps of Cadets, United States Military Academy, and Member of the Brigade of Midshipmen, United States Naval Academy, prepare for the presentation of the centennial wreath.

Terry Hamby (left), Commissioner, World War I Centennial, and Admiral Michael G. Muller (center), USN (Ret.), present the centennial wreath.

Presenters, speakers and attendees stand during a call to prayer.

John D. Monahan, Commissioner and American Legion Representative, WWI Centennial Commission, reads a poem during the service.

The choir and orchestra join in song during the service.

A guest is illuminated by light coming through a stained-glass window while watching the service.

Peter MacGregor (left), Warrant Officer Class 2 Pipe Major, and a member of the U.S. Army Band (right) stand at attention alongside the centennial wreath.

A member of the U.S. Army Band plays Taps while standing alongside the centennial wreath.

Attendees seated in the south nave follow the ceremony’s program.

Attendees stand and acknowledge The National Anthem as the final procession passes through the cathedral.

Sabin Howard (center), the memorial sculptor, stands by as Edwin Fountain, World War I Centennial Commissioner, explains the sculpture to his daughter.

Sculptor Sabin Howard (center) and Architect Joe Weishaar (right) are welcomed during the event by Scott Thuman, Reporter, WJLA-TV, Washington, D.C.

West Point Cadets listen attentively to a presentation by the memorial’s sculptor and architect.

Sculptor Sabin Howard (right) speaks about his process of developing the memorial as Scott Thuman (seated), reporter, WJLA-TV, looks on.

Katharina Hass gives a World War I historical performance during the festivities.

Uniforms from World War I American troops are on display in Pershing Park.

World War I American troop re-enactors explain the uniforms and gear and to attendees in Pershing Park.

A World War I American troop re-enactor twirls his mustache in Pershing Park.

The 369th Experience Band performed for the attendees.

During a musical performance by the 369th Experience Band, attendees, including John Monahan, Commissioner and American Legion Representative, WWI Centennial Commission, stand at attention.