Category Archives: Around Town

Our Fantastic Waterfront Park is Complete

GM has mentioned a few times the opening of the final phase of the Georgetown Waterfront Park, but today he thought he’d talk about the whole park and how fantastic the finished product is. First it’s important to remember what … Continue reading

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What Are Those Weird Green Brain Fruit Anyway?

This time a year, if you wonder around Montrose Park you’re bound to find on the ground weird softball-sized green fruit like the one above. People are often so struck by the sight of the fruit, they pick up one … Continue reading

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Georgetown’s Other Apple Store

It’s still technically summer, but the signs of fall are popping up here and there. And one thing that always makes GM cheery despite the shorter days is a striking apple tree on Cambridge Pl. It appears to produce Granny … Continue reading

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What’s the Future for Georgetown’s Third Places?

Last week, GM broke the news that Barnes and Noble had given up its lease and was closing down. Many people are not happy about it. Why the closing of a large chain store struck a particular chord with Georgetowners … Continue reading

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Georgetown: In Motion

One more “cinemegraph” from around Georgetown, as inspired by this site. Sadly for GM, he’s only got a few more days left to his vacation. Check back Monday for a normal posting schedule again.  

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Georgetown: In Motion

Another “cinemegraph” from around Georgetown, as inspired by this site.

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Georgetown: In Motion

Another “cinemegraph” from Georgetown, inspired by this site.

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Georgetown: In Motion

Another “cinemegraph” of Georgetown today, inspired by this site.

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Georgetown: In Motion

This week, while GM is away at the beach, please enjoy a series of “cinemegraphs” GM made showing vignettes from around Georgetown. It’s a technique inspired (or stolen, depending on your point of view) from this site.

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Storm Peters Out Over Georgetown’s Skyline

Bear with GM as he again plays around with a new feature of his camera. Last time it was the tilt-shift movie feature. Today it’s the time-elapsed photography.

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