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Entries in U.S. Capitol Building (3)

Tuesday

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When wide isn't wide enough

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 7:05AM | in

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United States Capitol,

Washington DC

When wide isn't wide enough, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

The security at the US Capitol building is pretty tight. While I understand very clearly why it needs to be this way, I also realized that due to the rules, Manny and I woudln't be able to carry our backpacks into the building with us. Hence no extra lenses. I chose to take my 28-135 which is a nice general lens but not wide enough to capture the entired rotunda dome. I do think the off center framing adds interest. Oh well. Maybe next time I'll take my 14mm.

Sakura American Style

Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 6:43AM | in

Cherry Blossom,

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United States Capitol,

Washington DC

Sakura American Style, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

My Nephew Manny and I had the good fortune to be in Washington D.C. during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. One of the things we learned is that the Cherry Blossoms are not just located at the tidal basin that surrounds the Jefferson Memorial. They were nearly everywhere we visited, even Capitol Hill.

Chief Washakie

Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 4:02PM | in

HDR,

Travel,

Washington DC

Chief Washakie, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

Before I left for Washington, I made reservations to take a tour of the United States Capitol Building. In the time since I last toured here, a very large underground visitor center has been built. This is one of the many impressive statues located in Emancipation Hall. The subject here is Chief Washakie, who was a Shoshone indian warrior and spokesman. He spoke several languages including english and french.