Walk in the Washington Woods / Things

Walking the dogs in the Washington Woods in Fall.

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

Wolfgang Hammersmith is also an accomplished creative journalist and martial arts enthusiast. Preview a chapter for his upcoming book on martial arts here.

Dry Fountain / Things

Photographer Wolfgang Hammersmith remarked upon encountering this dry fountain, "This fountain has had better days, but it’s still the best built structure on the block."

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

Creative journalist Wolfgang Hammersmith is also an avid motorcycle rider. He recently put together a free-form statement called "Motorcycling Brotherhood", which you can read here: http://wolfganghammersmithmotorcycles.wordpress.com/motorcycling-brotherhood/

Old Settler Home / Things

Old settler home photo data: Leica M series 35mm, f22, 125th hand held, Ilford XP2 @ ISO 200, Scanned by a Nikon Enhanced Multi-Scan triple pass through a Schneider Lens at 28000 dpi cold point source illumination.

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

View more photos by Wolfgang Hammersmith of celebrities, scuba, and other things on his Pinterest boards: http://www.pinterest.com/whammersmith/boards/

Turbo Engine / Things

This turbo-charged engine is from one of the 19 Harley Davidson motorcycles Wolfgang Hammersmith has either owned or had the opportunity to ride.

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

As an avid motorcyclist, Wolfgang Hammersmith has also written "A Motorcyclist's Creed" in the vein of "The Creed of the United States Marine" by Major General William H. Rupertus, USM. You can read it here: http://wolfganghammersmithmotorcycles.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/the_ride_is_the_way_03sep13_1.pdf

"The Highway Patrol" Car / Things

In this photo, Brodrick Crawford’s original police car in the TV series, "The Highway Patrol." This syndicated action crime drama series was set in California and aired for four years: 1955-59.

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

An accomplished student in pistolcraft, Wolfgang Hammersmith was once the world record holder for the Tactical El President Drill. You can view his former world record here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV1dmU58OoA

Devil's Eye / Things

The Devil's Eye Cave System (pictured above) is part of the Ginnie Springs resort complex in Florida and is among the most frequently dived caves in the world. Wolfgang took this picture underwater during a dive.

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

Wolfgang Hammersmith is not only an accomplished underwater photographer, which you can learn more about here, but he is also a PADI-certified open circuit diver. Read more about his certifications on his scuba diving site.

Wall of Squares / Things

This particular color image, titled "Wall of Squares," depicts another interesting location that citygoers might be quick to overlook. Many of Wolfgang's photos capture overlooked elements of city life.

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

Wolfgang Hammersmith is also fascinated by cryptography, having completed much independent research on the linearly conjugated double RAMBDICT cipher. Learn more by reading his new white paper: http://wolfganghammersmith.weebly.com/the-linearly-conjugated-double-random-matrix-bifid-disrupted-incomplete-columnar-transposition-cipher.html

Trees at Pond BW / Things

This photo is a black-and-white version of the image uploaded on Friday, October 25th in this blog post.

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

Photographer Wolfgang Hammersmith is also an avid chess player, although he chooses to compete as an unranked player. Learn his reasons for this controversial decision here: http://wolfganghammersmithchess.wordpress.com/chess-and-me/

Trees at Pond / Things

In this color image, two massive trees tower over a nearby pond.

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

Wolfgang Hammersmith is currently the Senior Vice President of Advanced Research & Security at Vadium Technology, Inc. Learn more about his involvement with Vadium Technology, Inc. by viewing his resume on Zerply.

Three Trees / Things

This black-and-white photo, titled "Three Trees", was taken roadside during one of Wolfgang's many cross-country motorcycle rides.

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

Wolfgang Hammersmith is also fascinated by cryptography, which has turned into a hobby for him over the last twenty years. Learn more about this hobby on Wolfgang's cryptography page.

Stepped Building / Things

This color photo shows a stepped building, which is a building that includes a step-like recession in a wall. In architecture, this feature is also referred to as a setback or step-back.

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

Wolfgang Hammersmith is also an accomplished bass player. You can listen to recordings of his interpretation of famous bass lines on Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/wolfganghammersmith/videos

Red Rocks / Things

This black-white image of the red rocks was taken on the West Coast during one of Wolfgang's many coast-to-coast motorcycle rides.

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

View other photos that Wolfgang Hammersmith and his wife, Elizabeth, have taken during their motorcycle rides by visiting their motorcycle photography blog.

Old Building / Things

This color photo features another angle of the old building shown in an earlier blog post titled Building with Flag.


All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

View other photos taken by Wolfgang Hammersmith by connecting with him on Pinterest and browsing his boards: http://www.pinterest.com/whammersmith/boards/

Grate / Things

In this color image, a lush green plant emerges from between the holes of a rusted grate. This photo is just one of many Wolfgang Hammersmith has taken of often overlooked observations in American cities.

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

Wolfgang is also an avid motorcycle rider. On his motorcycle photography blog, he shares photos he and his wife, Elizabeth, have taken while on the road. You can view these photos here: http://wolfganghammersmithmotorcycles.wordpress.com/blog/

Fire Hydrant / Things

This color image features an overhead view of a Kennedy Valve Company fire hydrant.

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

To ask photographer Wolfgang Hammersmith a question about this image or any of his other photos, reach out to him on Quora: http://www.quora.com/Wolfgang-Hammersmith

Church / Things

This black and white image features an old, abandoned church in the countryside.

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

Learn more about the photographer, Wolfgang Hammersmith, by visiting his brand new profile on flavors.me: http://flavors.me/wolfganghammersmith

Cement / Things

This black and white image, taken following a storm, features a potted plant on top of the still-wet concrete.

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

Wolfgang Hammersmith is also a PADI-certified scuba diver. View photos he has taken while diving here: http://www.pinterest.com/whammersmith/deep-sea-diving/

Ghost Town / Things

"Ghost town" features one of the 56 motorcycles Wolfgang has had the chance to ride since 1960. He has made numerous continuous trips in the United States (including a coast-to-coast trip), Western Europe, and the United Kingdom. He especially enjoys riding with his wife, Elizabeth.

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

Wolfgang Hammersmith is also an avid motorcyclist. Since 1960 he has logged more than 2 million miles on 56 different motorcycles. Learn more about his motorcycling background and longest rides on his motorcycling website: http://wolfganghammersmithmotorcycles.wordpress.com/

Building with a Flag / Things

Untitled BW: Building with a Flag

All photographs on this site are by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, Copyright (c) 2013 by Wolfgang S. Hammersmith, to be used by permission only.

Ask Wolfgang Hammersmith a question about his photography by reaching out to him on Quora: http://www.quora.com/Wolfgang-Hammersmith