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I believe I missed the peak colors at the National Capitol Columns by a few days, but they still look very nice. The purple and gold foreground is only there a few weeks in autumn; that's my favorite time to photograph the iconic columns.
I live 10 minutes from the National Arboretum and I go there every 2-3 weeks throughout the year. I always check out the National Capitol Columns; they never change, but the foliage and colors around them do. I think they look best in autumn as the hillside up to the columns is ablaze in color. This is a view of the back side; the reflecting pool was a little short on water, but still enough to provide some nice reflections.
The history of the columns and how they came to be at the Arboretum is very interesting, I encourage you to look it up ~ National Capitol Columns ~
The autumn colors don't seem to be as vibrant this year, but the Capitol Columns still draw a lot of weekend visitors and always garner a couple shots from my camera.
I visit the U.S. National Arboretum more than any other place in the greater Washington DC area; it's just a few minutes from my home. I take a photo of the iconic Capitol Columns every time I visit. Fall is the best season for color in front of the columns.
MANY more photos from the National Arboretum (all seasons) are in this dedicated album: www.flickr.com/gp/gary_w_house/R87Tju
At the U.S. National Arboretum I'm always looking for ways to frame a subject with the iconic Capitol Columns in the background. I found this Calamondin tree (Citrofortunella Microcarpa) to be quite impressive. Although it's often used just as an ornamental, the fruit can be used as a flavoring in drinks or cooking, and the essential oil is used in aromatherapy and perfumery
My favorite photographic subject is the National Capitol Columns at the U.S. National Arboretum. Though the columns themselves never change, the light, surrounding colors and varying points of view keep me interested. The day started very cloudy and gloomy, but the clouds moved on after a couple hours and we had a beautiful day. This shot through the arbor at the Herb Garden was taken after the sun made its appearance.
The Capitol Columns, built in 1828 for the East Portico of the Capitol, were not strong enough to support the Capitol dome that completed in 1864. They were stored away until 1980s, then in 1984, they were placed at their current location at the National Arboretum. I spent the morning at the Arboretum and caught the columns on this cold and windy day!
I took this three exposure HDR image of the Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum in Washington, DC. The clouds were pretty awesome that fall afternoon!
The National Arboretum is a little known treasure in Washington, DC. In the spring, the Cherry Blossoms bloom and in the fall all the thousands of trees change color. It is rarely crowded and there is a lot to see - including a beautiful Bonsai Tree garden.
National Capitol Columns, a monument in Washington, D.C.'s National Arboretum. It is a collection of 22 Corinthian columns which were part of the United States Capitol from 1828 to 1958. They are placed in the middle of a meadow with a reflecting pool adjacent.
The Capitol Columns, built in 1828 for the Nation's Capitol, were not strong enough to support the Capitol dome so they sat in storage until the 1980s. In 1984, they were rescued and brought to the National Arboretum for all to enjoy again!
I took this three exposure HDR image at the National Arboretum in Washington, DC, a couple of weeks ago. The capitol columns were originally part of the nation's capitol in 1828, but were removed in 1958 during the capitol's renovation. They now make a nice addition to the Arboretum.
My favorite photographic subject is the National Capitol Columns at the U.S. National Arboretum. Though the columns themselves never change, the light, surrounding colors and varying points of view keep me interested. Last week's visit to the arboretum started very cloudy and gloomy, but the clouds moved on after a couple hours and we had a beautiful day. This early morning shot under heavy cloud cover highlights the beautiful autumn foreground.
View past Bosnian pine (Pinus heldreichii) cultivar 'Mint Truffle' (acc nr 75341-J) across the National Herb Garden entrance area to Capitol Columns
My favorite photographic subject is the National Capitol Columns at the U.S. National Arboretum. Though the columns themselves never change, the light, surrounding colors and varying points of view keep me interested. Last week's visit started very cloudy and gloomy, but the clouds moved on after a couple hours and we had a beautiful day. The tree in the foreground showed its brilliant color.
National Arboretum - Washington, DC
(Repost of an old favorite)
This photo featured in the DCist blog.
This photo featured in the Borderstan blog.
This photo featured in the PoPville blog.
The National Arboretum in Washington, DC, explodes with color in the fall. The historic capitol columns add a stark contrast to the brilliant colors of the fall leaves. With winter rapidly approaching, most of the trees have now lost their color.
The National Capitol Columns
architectural style: Corinthian columns
The monument consists of twenty-two Corinthian columns, centered in the 20 acres known as the Ellipse Meadow. They were originally part of the U.S. Capitol building's east portico.The Columns now stand on a foundation of stones, constructed from the old east portico's steps. The reflecting pool is fed by small stream which runs down a channel in the steps.
The Ellipse Meadow
National Arboretum
24th & R Streets, NE
Washington, District of Columbia
I live 10 minutes from the National Arboretum and I go there every 2-3 weeks throughout the year. I always check out the National Capitol Columns; they never change, but the foliage and colors around them do. I think they look best in autumn as the hillside up to the columns is ablaze in color. The history of the columns and how they came to be at the Arboretum is very interesting, I encourage you to look it up ~ National Capitol Columns ~
My favorite photographic subject is the National Capitol Columns at the U.S. National Arboretum. Though the columns themselves never change, the light, surrounding colors and varying points of view keep me interested. The day started very cloudy and gloomy, but the clouds moved on after a couple hours and we had a beautiful day. This shot was taken after the sun made its appearance and I liked how the columns were framed by the the river birch trees.