Here are some quick snapshots of our nation's
capital in late summer (2000) and in cherry blossom season (early April 2001). (If you like night
photography, see more shots on my Nightscapes
page.)
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| Eternal cool | Capitol Building at night | Capitol steps, west side |
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| Capitol steps & columns | Capitol fountain | National Archive & fountain |
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| Awakening | Alexander Calder sculpture | James Garfield statue |
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| The Mall near dusk | The infamous Red Dress Run, Oct. 2000 | Capitol Building & reflecting pool |
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| The Smithsonian Castle, detail | Fountain, National Gallery | Fountain, Capitol |
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| Sunset on the Mall | Blue heron keeps its balance | Washington Monument & flags |
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| Baby blue heron on the Mall | National Gallery Sculpture Garden | Cana flowers & fountain, Capitol | Blue heron & Washington Monument |
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| Kid & fountain, National Gallery | "Plum Brandy" | Giant eraser goes carousing | Giant hibiscus, Smithsonian |
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| The Smithsonian with early moon |
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All images copyright Cynthia Mitchel 2003