As a photographer, I now look at things differently, through a different lens, and try to capture a certain moment in time or the spirit of a place. It may be a detail of something larger, like small intricate mosaics spiraling up a column on the façade of a centuries-old church, an architectural detail of a historic Capitol Hill rowhouse, or raindrops on petals. Flowers, insects (especially bees), and glass also inspire me to look for something fresh or unusual.