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Back to D.C. … another visit to Washington D.C. as the summer arrives
It’s been nearly six years since our family (or a member of our family) has made a visit to Washington … More
On the anniversary of D-Day, here are 2 photos honoring the sacrifice by Americans in WWII
In honor of today’s 76th anniversary of the landings on Normandy by the allied forces in World War II on … More
D.C. visit 2018: Lights are on the dinosaur at the Smithsonian
Make sure you look up at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Here’s an ocean dinosaur suspended from the … More
D.C. visit 2018: My first visit to the World War II Memorial
I got my first look at the national World War II Memorial on Aug. 14, 2018, during our multi-day visit … More
D.C. visit 2018: Ford’s Theatre was site of a historic tragedy
History comes alive when you visit Washington, D.C. Here’s a photo I took on Aug. 13, 2018, and it is … More
D.C. visit 2018: A statue tries to capture essence of Lincoln
I like this photo I took of a statue of President Abraham Lincoln during our visit to Ford’s Theatre on … More
D.C. visit 2018: Backgrounds are great in Washington!
You get great backgrounds just about anywhere you go in Washington, D.C. Here’s a photo I took on the terrace … More
D.C. visit 2018: ‘Newseum’ an intensely moving experience
Forget the charlatans who decry “fake news” – they’re mostly liars who are deflecting the spotlight of truth away from … More
D.C. visit 2018: A different view of the Washington Monument
A light post makes an interesting frame for this view of the Washington Monument. We’re in the District of Columbia … More
D.C. visit 2018: The time-honored tradition of protests
We were in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 12, 2018, when competing protests were held. The early afternoon one was by … More
D.C. visit 2018: Setting sun’s rays highlight the Capitol
The setting sun’s rays kept highlighting the Washington Monument and the United States Capitol (furthest away) while we waited for … More
D.C. visit 2018: U.S. Marines perform at Lincoln Memorial
Here’s a close-up look at one of the musicians during the U.S. Marine Corps Sunset Parade on Aug. 14, 2018. … More
D.C. visit 2018: Clouds beautiful, but rain didn’t spoil the show
While waiting for the U.S. Marine Corps Sunset Parade on Aug. 14, 2018, I got this nice shot of clouds … More
D.C. visit 2018: A Huey from Vietnam at the Smithsonian
Here’s a Huey helicopter that’s part of the “Americans at War” exhibit at Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. The … More
D.C. visit 2018: This may be the most important chopper in the U.S.
I like photographing helicopters in flight and I got these shots Aug. 14, 2018, after the U.S. Marine Corps Sunset … More
D.C. visit 2018: A glorious evening for U.S. Marine Corps Sunset Parade
We had the privilege to see the U.S. Marine Corps Sunset Parade on Aug. 14, 2018. It was the last … More
D.C. visit 2018: A tower of books about Lincoln
Here is a tower of books – all of them about U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. His life is document right … More
D.C. visit 2018: We’re spending a few days in Washington
We are spending a few days in Washington, D.C. and here’s a rather bad shot I got as our American … More
Another look at the WWII Memorial in honor of D-Day
Today is the 74th anniversary of the “Longest Day” – that is, the landings in Normandy, France, during World War … More
More art from the Smithsonian
Accolades never end for the Smithsonian
I’m continuing my of more interesting photo Allisons got at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. when she visited on … More
The Smithsonian is never boring
Today I’m posting another interesting photo Allison got at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. when she visited on Feb. … More
The beauty of shape and color at the Smithsonian
Allison got some neat shots of shapes and colors at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. when she visited on … More