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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U.S. Capitol from the Newseum - Washington, DC

The United States Capitol shot from the Newseum during a business trip. Read the story behind the photograph at The U.S. Capitol, A HDR under unideal conditions.

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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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Old Glory, Reagan Washington National Airport - Washington DC

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 When the Canon G15 works well, Old Glory at DCA.

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Washington Monument at Sunset - Washington DC

I was coming out of the Smithsonian Museum of American History when I saw this fantastic sunset. I almost did not take the photograph because of all the trees in the way. I then realized that the delicate branches adds unique detailing to this photo of the Washington Monument.

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Capitol from the National Mall - Washington DC

The United States Capitol as seen from the National Mall during sunset. After a few hours the National Museum of Natural History, we cross the mall to another Smithsonian Museum.

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Joseph Henry and the Smithsonian Castle - Washington DC

A statue of Joseph Henry stands in front of the Smithsonian Castle, the first building of the Smithsonian Complex. Joseph Henry served as the first secretary from 1846 to 1878.

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Viewing the Exhibit, Smithsonian Natural History Museum - Washington DC

As seen at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, a person views the exhibit on biodiversity.

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Nature's Best Photography, Smithsonian Natural History Museum - Washington DC

As a photographer, I was pleasantly surprised and very interested in the "Nature's Best Photography" exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. It's always fun to shoot a person taking a photograph. These days, the smartphone was become the most popular camera.

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Hope Diamond, Smithsonian Natural History Museum - Washington DC

Much has been written about the Hope Diamond. It originated in India, passed through France and the United Kingdom and finally to the United States and now on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. It's 45.52 carats and the bluish color is created by Boron in its crystal structure.

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Rotunda Bustle, Smithsonian Natural History Museum - Washington DC

One last look at the Rotunda at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC. You get a good feeling of the activity and bustle of the museum looking down from the second floor.

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Rotunda, Smithsonian Natural History Museum - Washington DC

Here is another view of the Rotunda at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC. This building, part of the Smithsonian Institution, was completed in 1910. The black and white conversion gives the photo an old-world timeless appearance.

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Dome and Arches, Smithsonian Natural History Museum - Washington DC

The dome and arches in the rotunda of the National Museum of Natural History create a monumental presence. This is one of the many museums of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC.

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Elephant Centerpiece, Smithsonian Natural History Museum - Washington DC

An elephant as displayed a centerpiece in the rotunda of the National Museum of Natural History, one of the many museums of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC.

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Michele and Lester, Near Chinatown - Washington DC

I was walking near Chinatown in Washington DC and headed towards the Smithsonian Museums when Lester insisted that I take a portrait of him and Michele.

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