National Courthouse
The Supreme Court is one of those structures that just looks official. Even if you didn’t know who offices there, you just know something important must be going on inside….
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Check Your Gauges
Airplanes are a lot like sports cars. They both have cool cockpits with lots of gauges. The more high performance the vehicle, the more gauges. The cockpit of a Boeing 747…
Read MoreCome Fly with Me
Aviation is one of those subject that perks my ears. They don’t actually perk, mind you, but it gets my attention. Though I rarely get an opportunity, I love to…
Read MoreApollo Lunar Module
Some of our nation’s finest moments were the Apollo Lunar landings in 1969 and early 1970s. Many of us remember watching the black and white TV images as astronauts walked…
Read MoreX-15 Rocket Plane
From my earliest memories as a child, I remember wanting to be an astronaut. I still do, but that’s another story. One of my first models I ever built as…
Read MoreThe White House
No trip to Washington D.C. would be complete without a view of the White House. We “stumbled” upon it when we noticed it through the trees from the Washington Monument….
Read MoreChinatown’s Friendship Arch
It had been a long day of sightseeing and we were very tired, so we decided to try the city bus system in Washington D.C. Since I live in the…
Read MoreGrand Hyatt D.C.
I have my brother-in-law to thank for helping us stay at Grand Hyatt Washington D.C. Hotel, just blocks from all of the attractions. Thanks James! Adjacent to the hotel is…
Read MoreCapitol Fountain
At the base of the U.S. Capitol, facing the National Mall, is a fountain I’ve never noticed before. The fountain itself wasn’t that impressive, but the way the building curves…
Read MoreSupreme Court
Many older court buildings have an overwhelming quality to them. They are usually large and ornate; a great combination to photograph. Small towns and county seats are good sources for…
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