Click pictures
The last on the monument, memorial and museum tour was Lincoln. This one was a lot more crowed than the Jefferson Memorial; may be because it was a bit more accessible?
Leica M9, Leica Summicron-M 50mm, ISO 160, f/4.0, 1/60 sec
Inside the Memorial one comes face to face -- or more precisely face to ankle -- with the rendition of the man himself. Along the walls the words he spoke. In all a very impressive monument, one worthy of silence and reflection.
Leica M9, Leica Super Elmar-M 18mm ASPH, ISO 160, f/3.8, 1/30 sec
The weather on our first day in Washington was mixed; there was sun, wind, cloud and rain. Bad for touring, good for photography. I caught each of these elements in this shot as we walked to the Jefferson Memorial.
Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix G Vario 45-200 f/4.0-56, ISO 100, 45mm, f/14, 1/160 sec
The Washington Monument as seen from across the lake near the Lincoln Memorial.
Leica M9, Leica Elmarit-M 28mm ASPH, ISO 160, f/8.0, 1/250 sec
The next stop on our return was Washington--a city of monuments, memorials and museums. Our hotel was located just a few blocks from the Lincoln Memorial, although it was the last one we visited. The Washington Monument was the first:
Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix G Vario 45-200/f4.0-5.6, ISO 160, 184mm, f/11, 1/250 sec
This Monument is protected by a ring of flags.
