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DigitalQuixote  > World Photos - North America > United States 2008 2009 > Washington DC
In the Spring of 2008, we traveled to Washington DC. I have worked in the city previously, but have never really had time to play tourist. So now was the time. We camped out at a hotel just off the Mall and did the sites. One site was the Department of Printing and Engraving (sorry no pictures allowed) where they "make" about $700 Million a day ... and truly sorry ... no samples at the end of the tour. We visited our Senator's office, sat in the gallery of the House and Senate which were in session, had lunch in the cafeteria of the Supreme Court. Did the monuments. In general, it was a hoot!

One of the highlights of our visit was a Seqway Tour of the city. What a ball! Here's the tour website:http://www.capitalsegway.com/tours. And see http://www.segway.com for for Segway's site. If you EVER have a chance to ride one of these ... TAKE IT!

Working in DC: Okay, a digression but it will be short. At work, guys (mostly) stand around he water cooler and Monday-Morning-Quarterback the big game. "How about that Red Zone Production?!?" Or, "Man, the defense sure shut down the offence!" Many years ago, the US Navy was my client. When you work for the Navy, during the Falkland’s war, you Monday-Morning-Quarterback a different competition. "How about the Exocet?!?" Or, "Man, those missiles sure shut down the offensive!"

These photos were taken in May 2008 mostly with a Nikon D3.
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DigitalQuixote > Capitol: Law Factory: Dome of the Rotunda. Pretty neat! Factoid: the dome weighs 9 million pounds. This was on final Jeopardy just the other night!
DigitalQuixote > Capitol: Law Factory: Dome of the Rotunda. Pretty neat! Factoid: the dome weighs 9 million pounds. This was on final Jeopardy just the other night!
DigitalQuixote > National Archives: I have studied the history of Democracy. One of the most important documents in the entire history of Democracy, the concept, is the Magna Carta. There were three "official" copies of it made. One is here. It is phenomenal to see this document. It lets me feel "in touch" with one of the most sacred concepts in the world. 

Yes, there is also the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution ... the originals and they’re pretty cool  ... but for me, it's the Magna Carta that lights my jets!
DigitalQuixote > National Archives: I have studied the history of Democracy. One of the most important documents in the entire history of Democracy, the concept, is the Magna Carta. There were three "official" copies of it made. One is here. It is phenomenal to see this document. It lets me feel "in touch" with one of the most sacred concepts in the world. 

Yes, there is also the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution ... the originals and they’re pretty cool  ... but for me, it's the Magna Carta that lights my jets!
DigitalQuixote > Capitol and the Washington Monument: From the Lincoln Memorial.
DigitalQuixote > Lincoln Memorial: Okay, I'm venal. The entire time I was here I was thinking about the movie "In The Line of Fire." There's a scene where Rene Russo and Clint Eastwood sit on the steps and talk about their future ... remember they played the role of Secret Service agents protecting the President. So I either have to think of this scene ... or think of paper money. Pop Quiz: Which US Bill has the Lincoln memorial on the back?
DigitalQuixote > National Archives: the best museums of the world house great collections ... but they are also art in and of themselves. This qualifies!
DigitalQuixote > National Archives: the best museums of the world house great collections ... but they are also art in and of themselves. This qualifies!
DigitalQuixote > National Archives: the best museums of the world house great collections ... but they are also art in and of themselves. This qualifies!
National Archives: the best museums of the world house great collections ... but they are also art in and of themselves. This qualifies!
 > National Archives: the best museums of the world house great collections ... but they are also art in and of themselves. This qualifies!
National Archives: the best museums of the world house great collections ... but they are also art in and of themselves. This qualifies!
Camera: Nikon Corporation (Nikon D3) |
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Original size: 3000px x 1996px |
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