Washington DC as seen from the top of the Washington Monument

Here’s how our nation’s capital looks if you climb to the top of the Washington Monument. It’s… monumental. I love the architecture and the way it’s been laid out. It is a pity that the ranks of the public servants have grown so much in recent times that certain government organizations no longer fit into the buildings originally designed for them. While some growth is understandable, there’s real, lasting value in the idea of a lean, simple government and a republic, not a democracy, as the US of A was originally created.

Washington DC, as seen from the top of the Washington Monument.

Washington Monument, Washington, DC, USA.

A panoramic view of Washington, DC, looking North, toward College Park.

A closer aerial view of the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC.

A panoramic view of the government buildings in downtown Washington, DC, USA.

Places

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.

Department of the Interior, Washington, DC, USA.

Bulfinch Gate House, Washington, DC, USA.

Places

On Constitution Avenue in DC

This is a series of photos taken on Constitution Avenue NW in Washington, DC. Maybe you’ll recognize the buildings; some, like the Federal Reserve, are famous enough these days. This post contains a lot of photos (29 of them) and only selected ones are posted large below. Go through the thumbnails to see them all.

A classic Fiat on the streets of Washington, DC, USA.

Federal Reserve building, downtown Washington, DC, USA.

National Academy of Sciences, downtown Washington, DC, USA.

Intricate neoclassic architectural details, downtown Washington, DC, USA.

Marble pedestal, downtown Washington, DC, USA.

Places

A sunset to remember

Back in 2006, when I got serious about photography, we went up to the roof of our apartment building and were rewarded with a beautiful evening sky and sunset. You know how it is, you always remember the first time, it seems more magical somehow, and this time it was no different. The sky and the sun looked gorgeous.

Ever wondered what it’s like to fly in a propeller plane over the Nevada and Arizona deserts and over the mountains in Grand Canyon National Park? This is what it’s like.