Douglas Shoop Photography

There is so much crap that goes on in Washington DC, that it often overshadows how beautiful this city is both day and night.  The planners really got it right.  Taken from the Lincoln Memorial near the reflecting pond.  Enjoy.

In it's simplistic form, it's still one of the coolest monuments ever made.  Often copied, never duplicated, the Washington Monument is an American treasure.  Enjoy.

As we approach the fourth of July, we should take a moment or two and show some respect for our country's founding fathers.  I'll be posting a few more Washington DC monuments in the coming weeks in honor of those men.  Enjoy.

The Vietnam War Memorial get's all the publicity, but the Korean War Memorial in Washington DC is equally impressive.  I never knew it was there until we made a visit years ago.  The statues of the men in battle are over-sized and the reflection of them off the granite wall w/ etched faces is very moving.  Enjoy.

I went for an evening walk when staying near DC, walking around w/ my old point and shoot and accidentally came upon the Marine Corps War Memorial.  It was after dark and there was a guy with a tripod.  I asked him if I could use it because I could never have made this hand held.  A touching experience for me.  Enjoy.

This is a hand-held photo of the Washington subway system.   I was very impressed by it's cleanliness and efficiency, as compared to the Boston system.  The stations are spacious and the system is easy to navigate.  I thought this waffle slab ceiling was incredibly beautiful.  Enjoy.