National Mall

A view looking along the National Mall towards the US Congress. Taken from the top of the Washington Monument. Washington DC, 2022.

A view of the reflection pool, looking towards the Lincoln Memorial and the Potomac River. Taken from the top of the Washington Monument. Washington DC, 2022.

Jefferson Memorial

A black and white of the marble columns of the Jefferson Memorial - this was a monument that I had yet to visit, despite several prior visits to Washington DC. Taken in the summer of 2022.

Jefferson Memorial

I love the marble columns of the various monuments around Washington DC - they are so photogenic, but they do though require a wide aspect ratio to do the photograph justice. This is the Jefferson Memorial, 2022.

WWII Memorial

A black and white of the crowds milling around the fountain at the World War II Memorial, located on the National Mall near Lincoln Memorial. Washington DC, 2022.

WWII Memorial Fountain

The World War II memorial fountains, taken during the last afternoon summer light. Washington DC, 2022.

COVID Memorial

The Washington Monument COVID memorial - this was in the early stages of this movement, as I believe the memorial has grown significantly since this shot was taken in 2022.

Lincoln Memorial

A shot of the Lincoln Memorial - sans people. I actually spent many hours in Photoshop removing the many hundreds of people that were originally in this image. Washington DC, 2022.

Washington Monument

A short long exposure of the reflecting pool of the Washington Monument, with a view of the distant US Congress building. Washington DC in the evening is such a calming atmosphere. 2022.

This was taken in June 2022, and I understand that the COVID memorial has spread considerably since. Taken in the vicinity of the Washington Monument. Washingon DC, 2022.

Washington Monument Sunset

A sunset view of the Washington Monument. I had been riding a Lime bike about Washington DC that evening, which was extremely liberating and also very convenient in getting to most of the city spots on short order. 2022

Smithsonian

A view of the original Smithsonian Museum taken from a position along the National Mall in Washington DC, 2022.

Indiana Street

One of the things I like to do in Washington DC is seek out locations for long exposure photography. This was one such location, Indiana Street. 2022

Night Memorial

A night time view of the Washington Monument COVID memorial. This was a hand held shot, so it was not a long exposure. Reasonably satisfied given the lack of a tripod. Washington DC, 2022.

The National Mall

A long exposure shot of the Washington Monument, with the US Congress building lurking far behind in the background. I had to deal with lots and lots of bugs taking this shot as it was in close proximity to the reflecting pool. Washington DC, 2022.

Tidal Basin

A view of a distant Jefferson Memorial, looking out from the walking path around the Tidal Basin. I can tell that it was *hot* walking around there that day, and there were no refreshment options available - be warned if you come walking here! Washington DC, 2022.

Washington Monument

I really do like walking around the open expanse of the National Mall. There's all sorts of ways to photograph the Washington Monument, especially when using an f/2.8 aperture. Washington DC, 2022.

Washington Dancers

Dancing couples on Pennsylvania Avenue offered an instant win when I started my evening photography walk in the summer of 2022. Washington DC.

Pennsylvania Avenue

A look down Pennsylvania Avenue towards Congress in Washington DC. This was a very busy scene and, as such, not one that I would normally go for as a black and white conversion, but I do feel that the subject afforded a classic look that made it work. 2017.

US Congress

This is a 4 second long exposure of Pennsylvania Avenue, looking towards the US Congress in Washington DC. It was late in the evening and there actually wasn't that much traffic about, hence the more sporadic light trails. 2017.

US Congress on the Mall

A view of the US Congress, taken from the Mall. Glad we turned up on this particular year as in recent years the building was undergoing restoration with lots of scaffolding around the roof. 2017.

Department of Commerce

This is the Department of Commerce in Washington DC. I loved the simplicity in the Washington DC architecture: it really lends itself to black and white photography with the simple lines and implicit grandeur. 2017.