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Scenes from Tulcea, night and dawn

We stayed in Tulcea this past spring, at a nice little place called Hotel Select, which happened to have a great view of the city. I set aside the travel fatigue, stayed up late and then woke up early to take photos. Here’s a selection for you.

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On 15th St NW in DC

A few days back, you got to see what 17th St NW looks like. Now you’ll see 15th St NW, which passes the White House on the other side of the Ellipse. Among the photos, you’ll the US Department of Commerce, the Willard Washington Hotel, the Boy Scout Memorial, the Pershing Memorial, the Department of the Treasury and other interesting sights. Be sure to view the full gallery at the end of the post, which contains 30 photos. I only posted a select few below.

A memorial bronze plaque near the Department of the Treasury, Washington DC.

Intersection, downtown Washington, DC, USA.

The Willard Inter-Continental Hotel, Washington, DC, USA.

Hotel Washington and The Willard Inter-Continental Hotel, Washington, DC, USA.

A sculpted column marking the original entrance into Washington, DC, USA.

Architectural motifs, building in downtown Washington, DC, USA.

Rusty light post, wrought iron, Washington, DC, USA.

The Treasury Department, Washington, DC, USA.

Children skating near the Willard Hotel, Washington DC.

Girl on skating rink, Washington, DC, USA.

A squirrel near the roots of a tree, downtown Washington, DC, USA.

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On Constitution Avenue in DC – Part 2

These are more photos taken on Constitution Ave in Washington, DC and continue the series started here. Enjoy!

Organization of American States, Washington, DC, USA.

National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC, USA.

Bulfinch Gate House, Washington, DC, USA.

Department of the Interior, Washington, DC, USA.

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North Bethesda and Rockville at night

Here are cityscapes of North Bethesda and Rockville at night. Most are taken from a vantage point in Grosvenor Park while some are taken from the walkway above the I-270. I do love it when cities and architects take the time to think about color casts and the impact they will have on the way their places are seen at night. The right lighting can make a place look magical at night. And let’s not forget about incidental light from cars and other road vehicles, which has its own amazing charm in long exposure photographs.

There are more photos in the gallery below. Click on each thumbnail to view the images in full-screen mode. Enjoy!

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Sighisoara: off the beaten path

This Labor Day, we drove into Sighisoara and we decided to see it differently from the way most of its visitors see it. The typical route is to park at the bottom of the hill, walk up the stairs, see the clocktower, tour the piazza, buy some trinkets and go back down…

We drove into the outskirts, climbed up one of the adjacent hills, found a clearing, and got some interesting views of the city that way.

Afterward, we went up into the fortress to see if we could see some spots we hadn’t yet seen, and after walking up a well-known side street, were rewarded with the open gates of the rectory. We went right inside the courtyard and had a marvelous walk up into the gardens adjacent to the fortified walls.

We were greeted by a very pregnant and friendly kitty in the courtyard, who acted as our host for the duration of our visit.

The human hosts saw fit to ruin the architecture with polycarbonate sheeting as cover and communist-era poured concrete as a rude balustrade for the balcony. The satellite dish is apparently a modern pre-requisite.