DC’s Chinatown
Continuing with the “hidden DC” theme, we end up in Chinatown. I suppose it isn’t really right to describe DC’s Chinatown as “hidden” since there is a Chinatown/Gallery Place Metro stop, but in all the Read More …
Category: Washington DC
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Architectural Contrast in Washington DC
Whenever I’m in DC I’m struck by the weird architectural contrasts. Once you get off the Mall, there are still a few historic structures, some with intricate detail. In general though, it appears that as Read More …
McPherson Square Is Occupied, Washington DC
It seems that we end up walking past nearby McPherson Square several times each day. Not only does it face the wonderful Georgia Brown’s restaurant and host the nearest transit stop, but it just seems Read More …
Lobby Trees
I waited until after the workday ended to do these photos because I wanted to show these lobbies as I’ve been seeing them as I walk by each night – festive, but abandoned. What I Read More …
Georgetown is Well-Dressed for Christmas: Part 1
Morning meetings over, a friend joins us and we head over to Georgetown for a little window shopping. Soon we move out of the commercial area and into a gracious residential area where every house Read More …
Christmas Lights on the Mall in Washington DC
On our way to the Mall I get a clear view of the Capitol – there is a Christmas tree on the Capitol grounds! I want to photograph this. Of course, I want to be Read More …
Jaleo in Washington DC
After a little Christmas music (perfect for western swing dancing) at the Portrait Gallery’s courtyard jazz concert, we make a quick run through the adjacent Christmas Market. Then it’s time to get something to eat. Read More …
In Search of Ansel Adams – Part 2: At the Department of the Interior in Washington DC
The Department of the Interior’s building has been featured on this blog in the past, as we are big fans of the Indian Craft Shop.We start our visit in the Craft Shop this time too, Read More …
Meditating on the Meaning of Art at the Corcoran
We haven’t been to the Corcoran in many years. More than anything, this reflects our rather picky interest in art – there are a lot of things one or the other of us really likes Read More …
Photo Thursday: As Close As I’m Likely to Get To Seeing the President
I’ve been in Washington, D.C., but we weren’t able to get tickets to tour the White House, so I’m thinking this might be as close as I get to seeing the President of the United Read More …