The Lincoln Memorial

Late last summer I took a trip to Washington DC and decided to spend my last night photographing the Lincoln Memorial. I waited patiently for about 2 hours while the crowds made their way through. Then, at about midnight, the last person left and I was alone with Mr. Lincoln. As I set up this shot, I was overwhelmed with a great sense of awe....of all that this great man had done. I just stood there, sort of frozen in time. When I got home later that week, I looked back at this photo and was surprised to see that I had unknowingly captured the entire Gettysburg Address on the left wall.

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Entering the Museum

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The US Capitol Building

This scene doesn't need any description. The magnificence of the Capitol Building reflected in the pool is just an awe-inspiring scene.

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The National Air and Space Museum

I just love this place. It's a photographers dream......other than the fact that the light is low and you can't use a tripod, of course.

By the way, don't bother trying to sneak one it. You won't be successful.

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Arlington Sunset

Sunset falls in Arlington National Cemetery

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Enola Gay

The famous aircraft in repose at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

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The US Capitol Building

This scene doesn't need any description. The magnificence of the Capitol Building reflected in the pool is just an awe-inspiring scene. This is the color version of my previous photo.

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Crypt Church

The lower level of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.

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The Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC

Not sure who designed the DC area, but the way that these monuments are positioned, lit and reflected......is just amazing.

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Mr. Lincoln at rest

I waited for probably 2 hours before this amazing hall was empty. And when the last visitor left...and it was just me and Mr. Lincoln, I could barely move. I had waited anxiously with my camera and tripod for this moment.....and all I could do was stand there and stare. Even though it is just a stone monument, the presence of this great man is alive and well there.

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The Space Shuttle in repose

One of the many great sights in the Hazy Center of the National Air and Space Museum.

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FDR Monument

An amazing tribute to an amazing US president

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The Reflecting Pool

One of the many reflecting pools in Washington, DC. This one, the largest, is directly between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial (directly behind me)

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Hanging with TJ

I have been to Washington DC many times, but this was the first time I ever visited the Jefferson Memorial. It is another amazing tribute to the accomplishment and life of this great American President.

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