Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

in Washington is quite worthwhile. Most of the buildings are more impressive from street level but the view from the tower is different. Because the Washington Monument is currently being renovated this is one of the best views readily available.

The old post office building is currently the home of the Trump International Hotel, but the clock tower is operated by the National Parks Service and is open to the public. Photography and video are welcomed in the museum and the tower. However, if you enter the hotel lobby, only cell phone pictures are allowed - no cameras (cameras can be carried but can't be used).

My only regret is that the tower is not photo friendly. For safety, the entire open area at the top of the tower is enclosed with either closely spaced steel cables or dirty, smudged plexiglas. I got a few acceptable shots but nothing to be proud of. I did, however, enjoy the view!
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View of the building from 12th St near the Metro station

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Looking up at the tower from Pennsylvania Ave.

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Tower entrance around the corner from the Starbucks sign in the first shot.

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View of the Capitol from the tower.

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Smithsonian Castle viewed from the tower.

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Washington Monument and African American History Museum viewed between the cables from the tower.

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I was impressed with the roof top gardens visible from the tower.

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The hotel lobby viewed from part way up the tower.

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blacks2 Loc: SF. Bay area

Wow, some fantastic views, nice jog Carol, thanks for sharing some unusual views.

ricardo7 Loc: Washington, DC - Santiago, Chile

The Washington Monument does not lean to the right.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set Carol.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Thanks, Mike. It was more for the view than the photographic results. Except for the gardens, most of the roof tops are not so pretty and the shooting conditions are bad!

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

It must! Pictures don't lie!

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Thank you, Jim. I almost didn't post these but I suspect a lot of tourists miss the tower.

Gary K Loc: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Carol, your DC visit photographs are beautiful and very impressive. They are absolutely wonderful. I am sure you have more. Please keep them coming.

Thank you far sharing.

Gary

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

Impressive views and buildings Carol, love the gardens. Enjoyed the set very much.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Thank you for your very generous comments, Gary. These were all difficult shots to take and to process. I'm not happy with the results but I like the subject matter and I thought many might not be aware of the Clock Tower. It is an interesting landmark and that downtown area is interesting to explore also.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Thank you, Sylvia. Washington seems to have gardens in every nook and cranny. With my love of flowers, I found that very pleasing. The buildings are truly beautiful, too.

sundar Loc: Charlotte, NC

DC has some wonderful photo opportunities!
I like the way you have photographed them.

carlysue Loc: Columbus

Impressive and your perspective is certainly NOT the "usual" and most interesting. #8 is really a winner in my opinion, just a totally different idea.

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

An excellent set, Carol.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Thank you, Sundar. I tried to be a little different and go for some less know features. DC is a hard place to get really good shots. There are so many barricades and other obstructions that really mar the beauty of many of the building. Getting a perspective that works is a challenge.