The Image Goddess

The District

Here are some quick snapshots of Washington, D.C. The Goddess looks forward to cherry blossom season, but in the meantime, here's a peek at our nation's capitol in late summer. (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 2000