Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building by danapommet
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Description
While my camera is being held hostage by the camera doctor, I am going to spend some time in my favorite city in the world, Washington DC. The Smithsonian Institution contains a great deal of the visual history of the USA. Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park and nine research facilities. This photo was taken through one of the many works of art, on the grounds and gardens. You are looking at the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building and this building was the original home of the National Museum. It opened in 1881 in time for the inaugural ball of President James A. Garfield. I liked the reflection on the polished section, in the center of this piece of art. Scanned from a photo and I have no idea when it was taken. Info from the Smithsonians web site. Zoom does work.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (35)
great POV!!
It looks like we're peeking through a keyhole into the past-present-future Very cool shot
Wonder if it was on one of the trips you took us on? Nice framing of this building, well seen!
I was here when young, but sure don't remember what it looks like. Nice shot here, beautifully done.
Love this trippy idea!
Very, very beautiful place Dana, amazing camera angle, superb capture!
As close as you can get to a perfect centering in this sterling capture of the Smithsonian, seen through that huge keyhole, Dana. Probably used your Konica Minolta on this one.
What a wonderful frame this piece of art makes for the Smithsonian. I too love that shiny inner circle. A lovely capture.
Great POV and comp. Dana!
A great way to frame an image, it looks like a picture within a picture. Just so nice and a great concept too!
this is wonderful shot
Very kool vista and framing, but 19 Museums and Galleries ? ...man that's gonna take forever to check them all out ! ~Cheers~
hope you get that back soon Dana, thanks for sharing this.
Oh wow what a most beautiful place. :)))) I too love the reflections. :)))) I would love to take our son there. :))))) It would be a most interesting place. :)))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))
Wonderful capture, Dana, the reflections are superb indeed!
Great composition. It must be a place where one could spend an entire month of outings.
Wonderfully framed capture, dear Dana. Hugs for all day. Di. xx
Wow, superb POV and capture, very nice reflections on the polished stone !
This is beautiful and very symetrical. Lovely shot Dana.
Quite an unusual piece! Like the polished inside!
Love this shot and the marble it is framed with awesome shot.
Beautifully framed! Lovely shot!
Stellar Capture Dana!!!!...1st time seeing this for me...I have never been to D.C.....(sigh)...
Excellent capture!!
A truly wonderful capture!
That makes for a great frame for the building in the background, looks cool in zoom with the reflections in it. Excellent capture! :)
very beautiful
Superb POV and capture. my dear friend !Excellent capture and very beautiful place !
Good idea of POV :)
Come to think of, it's somehow reminiscent of a little Disneyland castle - fine composition Dana, BB