Catching nature in its finest is the goal of photographer Zandra Chestnut. Taking advantage of the local parks and neighborhoods in her hometown of Washington, DC, Zandra looks for the “close up” views, and with timing and luck, captures the best of nature. Lotus Blossoms, garden flowers and other works of nature are captured courtesy of local parks and neighborhood gardens. “Mer-Max Park” captures the falling waters of the spectacular fountains at Meridian-Hill -Malcolm X Park.
“My photographic eye was developed early in my teens and put on the shelf during my years as a working wife/mother with children. Advancements in the digital camera world make it more affordable and simpler to capture what my creative eye sees. Now, in retirement, I utilize a Nikon Digital SLR with zoom lenses and enjoy the affordability, ease and simplicity of using the computer to enhance and highlight my photos. Serving as a board members of the visionary Ward 7 Arts Collaborative, an organization with the mission of fostering awareness of, support for, and participation in the arts among community residents, Zandra is connecting her love for photography with her involvement in her local community.