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“We have built no national temples but the Capitol; we consult no common oracle but the Constitution.” - Representative Rufus Choate, 1833
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#onthisday, September 17th, in 1787, the American experiment in enlightened government took a major step forward and a united government was formed. This new unified government simultaneously compounded and compromised the power of the 13 states that had once been colonies and had been separate governments. Although the constitution that was formed at that time had deep flaws in it, and supported existing power structures and social, racial, and gendered hegemony and unbalanced hierarchy, the crux of the idea behind the new United States was compromise and change. The Constitution was only ratified if it could be changed and amended leading to the unlimited potential for growth and betterment of the people that maintain the government. The fundamental principle is still with us today. And may it always be so. May we always grow and change to meet the times we are in.
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- On the National Mall, you are on Anacostan land. #FindYourPark
- shot on a #sonya7riv, #shotwithhoya’s polarizer with a 70-300 mm lens. ISO 100, f10, 5 secs. Edited in #Lightroom.
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During the US's Memorial Day Weekend, taken from the Lincoln Memorial, WW2 Memorial, Capitol, LIbrary of Congress, National Mall
Standing near the iconic Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., the Three Servicemen Statue by Frederick Hart offers a deeply moving tribute to those who served in the Vietnam War. Installed on Veterans Day 1984, the bronze sculpture depicts three soldiers, one Caucasian, one African-American, and one Latino-American, symbolizing the unity and diversity of American forces. Commissioned to complement Maya Lin’s minimalist “Wall,” this emotive artwork provides a poignant human face to the thousands of names etched in granite, subtly connecting realism with remembrance. Hart’s careful attention to detail, from worn combat gear to the soldiers’ youthful expressions, captures both the bravery and vulnerability of those who sacrificed so much.
Boldly curving lines and stark concrete dominate this striking architectural photo of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. The image centers on the museum’s inner courtyard and iconic fountain—now empty, exposing its deep mechanical structure like the gears of a machine—set within the circular embrace of Gordon Bunshaft’s modernist building.
Opened in 1974 and named after financier and art collector Joseph H. Hirshhorn, the museum is known for its radical departure from the neoclassical architecture of the National Mall. Designed by architect Gordon Bunshaft of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the cylindrical building’s clean curves and minimalist windows suggest an almost otherworldly presence—a concrete drum that defies convention. The brutalist aesthetic is unmistakable, yet softened here by the organic circularity of the space.
The symmetry in this photo draws the eye inward, emphasizing the sculptural fountain at the center. Radiating ribs in the surrounding stone direct visual flow to the middle, while the upper stories of repeating rectangular windows offer a rigid contrast to the radial lines below. The yellow “WELCOME” banner to the left and the bold “HIRSHHORN” text to the right add bursts of color and contemporary branding, anchoring the institution’s identity amid the concrete.
Visitors appear through the glass corridor behind the fountain—some pausing, some in motion—offering a scale reference and a reminder that this is a living museum. Their presence breathes life into an otherwise monolithic setting, illustrating the museum’s role not only as a home for modern art, but as a vital public gathering space in the heart of D.C.
From the moment it opened, the Hirshhorn Museum has challenged assumptions about what an art museum should be. Its architecture alone is a sculptural work of art—often drawing comparisons to a spacecraft, a fortress, or even a giant doughnut. The building’s shape allows for an uninterrupted gallery loop, with exhibitions wrapping around the perimeter and views periodically opening into the sky-lit courtyard.
The sculpture garden below street level further expands the museum’s reach, offering works by artists such as Rodin, Henry Moore, and Yoko Ono. The museum’s curatorial focus on postwar contemporary art makes it one of the premier destinations for avant-garde, boundary-pushing visual expression in the United States.
This image captures more than just a moment of architecture—it distills the very ethos of the Hirshhorn: forward-thinking, visually striking, and unapologetically modern. It’s a place where art meets infrastructure, where design becomes the experience, and where Washington’s powerfully traditional architecture gives way to fearless experimentation.
Sky was quite nice this morning
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People came in hundreds of thousands and still coming, more than 2 million people are expected on the 20th for Inaugural Ceremony.
It is work day for me on 20th and cannot make it there. Though Capital Hill is only 30 miles from where i live authorities are saying it is going to take more than a day to get in and out of DC.So I decided to attend "We Are One" concert and i am glad i did ... i had never seen so many people in my life at one place and never seen so many stars at one place... met some amazing people and shared some thoughts.
The AC Cobra, also known colloquially as the Shelby Cobra in North America, is an Anglo-American sports car that was produced during the 1960s.
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The AC Cobra, also known colloquially as the Shelby Cobra in North America, is an Anglo-American sports car that was produced during the 1960s.
Very nice people and proud owner
The AC Cobra, also known colloquially as the Shelby Cobra in North America, is an Anglo-American sports car that was produced during the 1960s.
The AC Cobra, also known colloquially as the Shelby Cobra in North America, is an Anglo-American sports car that was produced during the 1960s.
The AC Cobra, also known colloquially as the Shelby Cobra in North America, is an Anglo-American sports car that was produced during the 1960s.
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The AC Cobra, also known colloquially as the Shelby Cobra in North America, is an Anglo-American sports car that was produced during the 1960s.
The AC Cobra, also known colloquially as the Shelby Cobra in North America, is an Anglo-American sports car that was produced during the 1960s.
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Per Wikipedia:
"Infinity is an Abstract sculpture, designed by Jose de Rivera and created by Roy Gussow.
It is located at the south entrance of the National Museum of American History, at Madison Drive and 12th Street NW, Washington, (DC).
It was dedicated in March 1967 and cost $105,000.
The sculpture slowly rotates on its base."
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The AC Cobra, also known colloquially as the Shelby Cobra in North America, is an Anglo-American sports car that was produced during the 1960s.
Honoring individuals who have died from COVID-19 in this pandemic, Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg will present over 620,000 white flags on the National Mall. This will be the largest public, participatory art exhibition on the National Mall since presentation of the AIDS Quilt. It will be the first ever concurrently mirrored in the digital sphere.
The exhibition will be composed of 143 sections of white flags and 3.8 miles of walking paths. White benches placed throughout the art allow visitors to sit in quiet reflection. Social distancing and mask requirements will follow those in place for Washington, D.C. at the time of the exhibition.
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Honoring individuals who have died from COVID-19 in this pandemic, Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg will present over 620,000 white flags on the National Mall. This will be the largest public, participatory art exhibition on the National Mall since presentation of the AIDS Quilt. It will be the first ever concurrently mirrored in the digital sphere.
The exhibition will be composed of 143 sections of white flags and 3.8 miles of walking paths. White benches placed throughout the art allow visitors to sit in quiet reflection. Social distancing and mask requirements will follow those in place for Washington, D.C. at the time of the exhibition.
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#peacefultransitionofpower #capitalizeonitall #democracy #CulturalTourismDC #WashMagPhoto #visitDC #2021photography #walkwithlocalsDC #citylife #DClife #washingtonDCphotography #DCphotographer #unedited #videos #COPYRIGHTED
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… #tidalbasin #washingtonmonument #jeffersonmemorial #FDRMemorial #MLK #MartinLutherKingJrMemorial #lincolnmemorial #washingtonmonument #WorldWarIIMemorial #reflectingpool
The AC Cobra, also known colloquially as the Shelby Cobra in North America, is an Anglo-American sports car that was produced during the 1960s.
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Per Wikipedia:
"Infinity is an Abstract sculpture, designed by Jose de Rivera and created by Roy Gussow.
It is located at the south entrance of the National Museum of American History, at Madison Drive and 12th Street NW, Washington, (DC).
It was dedicated in March 1967 and cost $105,000.
The sculpture slowly rotates on its base."
IMG_4208
The AC Cobra, also known colloquially as the Shelby Cobra in North America, is an Anglo-American sports car that was produced during the 1960s.
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... #lincolnmemorial #washingtonmonument #WorldWarIIMemorial #reflectingpool #unedited
Per Wikipedia:
"Infinity is an Abstract sculpture, designed by Jose de Rivera and created by Roy Gussow.
It is located at the south entrance of the National Museum of American History, at Madison Drive and 12th Street NW, Washington, (DC).
It was dedicated in March 1967 and cost $105,000.
The sculpture slowly rotates on its base."
IMG_4205
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#peacefultransitionofpower #capitalizeonitall #democracy #CulturalTourismDC #WashMagPhoto #visitDC #2021photography #walkwithlocalsDC #citylife #DClife #washingtonDCphotography #DCphotographer #springphotography
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Per Wikipedia:
"Infinity is an Abstract sculpture, designed by Jose de Rivera and created by Roy Gussow.
It is located at the south entrance of the National Museum of American History, at Madison Drive and 12th Street NW, Washington, (DC).
It was dedicated in March 1967 and cost $105,000.
The sculpture slowly rotates on its base."
IMG_4194
The AC Cobra, also known colloquially as the Shelby Cobra in North America, is an Anglo-American sports car that was produced during the 1960s.
... #DCtogether #visitDC #DCtography #visitwashingtondc #MYDCcool
#peacefultransitionofpower #capitalizeonitall #democracy #CulturalTourismDC #WashMagPhoto #visitDC #2021photography #walkwithlocalsDC #citylife #DClife #washingtonDCphotography #DCphotographer #springphotography
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Per Wikipedia:
"Infinity is an Abstract sculpture, designed by Jose de Rivera and created by Roy Gussow.
It is located at the south entrance of the National Museum of American History, at Madison Drive and 12th Street NW, Washington, (DC).
It was dedicated in March 1967 and cost $105,000.
The sculpture slowly rotates on its base."
IMG_4205
... #DCtogether #visitDC #DCtography #visitwashingtondc #MYDCcool
#peacefultransitionofpower #capitalizeonitall #democracy #CulturalTourismDC #WashMagPhoto #visitDC #2021photography #walkwithlocalsDC #citylife #DClife #washingtonDCphotography #DCphotographer #springphotography
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… #tidalbasin #washingtonmonument #jeffersonmemorial #FDRMemorial #MLK #MartinLutherKingJrMemorial
... #DCtogether #visitDC #DCtography #visitwashingtondc #MYDCcool
#peacefultransitionofpower #capitalizeonitall #democracy #CulturalTourismDC #WashMagPhoto #visitDC #2021photography #walkwithlocalsDC #citylife #DClife #washingtonDCphotography #DCphotographer #springphotography
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The National Park Service is restoring the Mall's turf and making other improvements between 12th and 14th Streets NW in D.C.
The project is scheduled to be completed before the January 2017 Presidential Inauguration.
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