The Atrium, Gaylord National Resort - National Harbor, Maryland

Another view of the atrium at the Gaylord National Resort hotel, located in a suburb of Washington D.C. Read the story behind the photograph at Grand spaces at the Gaylord National Harbor.

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Sitting Area, Gaylord National Resort - National Harbor, Maryland

The sitting area in the lobby of the Gaylord National Resort hotel, located in a suburb of Washington D.C. Read the story behind the photograph at Grand spaces at the Gaylord National Harbor.

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An Enclosed City, Gaylord National Resort - National Harbor, Maryland

The grand atrium at the Gaylord National Resort hotel, located in a suburb of Washington D.C. Read the story behind the photograph at Grand spaces at the Gaylord National Harbor.

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Faux Colonial House, Gaylord National Resort - National Harbor, Maryland

A faux colonial house located in the atrium of the Gaylord National Resort hotel, located in a suburb of Washington D.C. Read the story behind the photograph at Grand spaces at the Gaylord National Harbor.

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Ceiling Detail #2, Reagan Washington National Airport - Washington DC

I love the ceiling detail at the Reagan National Airport. Read the story behind the photograph at A modern day cathedral, wide angles and the E-PM2.

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Ceiling Detail #1, Reagan Washington National Airport - Washington DC

I love the ceiling detail at the Reagan National Airport. Read the story behind the photograph at A modern day cathedral, wide angles and the E-PM2.

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Old Glory in wide-angle, Reagan Washington National Airport - Washington DC

A wide-angle shot and from the opposite direction from yesterday's post. I love the soaring architecture and the light at Reagan National Airport in Washington DC. The U.S. Flag makes a dramatic statement and adds a pop of color. Read the story behind the photograph at A modern day cathedral, wide angles and the E-PM2.

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Eastern Bakery, Chinatown - San Francisco, California

After the last couple of days in San Jose, I'm back in San Francisco, Chinatown, for today's posting. I just love this building. It has so much character. Read the story behind the photograph at My favorite building in San Francisco’s Chinatown.

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A night at the Improv - San Jose, California

The Improv Theater is just around the corner from Azucar Restaurant, which I posted yesterday. I also used HDR to enhance the details of this urban landscape at night. Read the story behind the photograph at More unexpected nightlife in downtown San Jose.

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Neon and Color at Azucar - San Jose, California

I found this beautifully colorful restaurant in downtown San Jose. I'm drawn to neon and I used HDR to enhance and add detail to the photograph. Read the story behind the photograph at Color, Neon and Nightlife found in San Jose.

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Cypress Hotel Lobby, 2013 Restyling #2 - Cupertino, California

Fairly recently, The Cypress Hotel in Cupertino, California completed the restyling of their lobby. The hotel is part of the Kimpton chain which is known for stylish and unconventional interiors. It one of may favorite places to stay when I'm out in Silicon Valley. This photograph is the reverse view of the photo posted yesterday. Read the story behind the photograph at The Evolution of the Cypress and another quick trip.

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Cypress Hotel Lobby, 2013 Restyling - Cupertino, California

Fairly recently, The Cypress Hotel in Cupertino, California completed the restyling of their lobby. The hotel is part of the Kimpton chain which is known for stylish and unconventional interiors. It one of may favorite places to stay when I'm out in Silicon Valley. Read the story behind the photograph at The Evolution of the Cypress and another quick trip.

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Stone Pillars, Chichen Itza - Yucatan, Mexico

There are more than just Pyramids at Chichen Itza, this famous Mayan site in Mexico. These stone pillars are the remnants of an old temple. Read the story behind the photograph at The Great Pyramid and Ruins at Chichen Itza.

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El Castillo, Chichen Itza - Yucatan, Mexico

On the backside of El Castillo in Chichen Itza you can see a combination of the original and modified stonework. The image is a toned black and white which, I believe, gives a timeless look. Read the story behind the photograph at The Great Pyramid and Ruins at Chichen Itza.

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Shooting the Pyramid, Chichen Itza - Yucatan, Mexico

As seen at Chichen Itza in the Yucatan in Mexico. The giant pyramid, known as El Castillo, is the centerpiece of this ancient Mayan site. Here a woman shoots the impressive structure, open for photography but closed to climbing. Read the story behind the photograph at The Great Pyramid and Ruins at Chichen Itza.

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The sweep of the pool, Hard Rock Hotel - Cancun Mexico

Taken at the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun in Mexico a few minutes after sunrise. The quite of the morning would give way to a lively pool scene in just a few hours. Read the story behind the photograph at I also took “serious” photos on the Cancun Vacation.

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360 Bridge Fireworks, Behind the Scenes - Austin, Texas

I used a second camera on a tripod to take some behind the scenes photos during the shooting of the fireworks (the previous two postings) You can see other photographs and spectators on the 360 Bridge. Read the story behind the photograph at 360 Bridge Fireworks, the 2013 edition.

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A wild night on 6th Street - Austin, Texas

Taken on 6th street in downtown Austin during blue hour. 6th street is Austin's most famous entertainment area and is a frequent subject on mostlyfotos. This photo with its wild color is a bit different from my previous. Read the story behind the photograph at The challenge of seeing something new.

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Reflecting Pond, Auditorium Shores - Austin, Texas

On the south shore of Lady Bird Lake, at Auditorium Shores, there is a reflecting pond. With the recent drought in Central Texas, I was pleasantly surprised that it was full. Read the story behind the photograph at Missing Flickr and losing track of friends.

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Silicon Laboratories Headquarters at Sunset - Austin, Texas

As seen in downtown Austin during sunset, the Silicon Laboratories headquarters. Read the story behind the photograph at Missing Flickr and losing track of friends.

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