The Wall: On our recent trip to see the grandchildren, we stopped in Washington, DC to see my sister-on-law. While there I planned to go to the Mall and get some sun rise pictures. As...

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Mar 31, 2021 14:44:49 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

On our recent trip to see the grandchildren, we stopped in Washington, DC to see my sister-on-law. While there I planned to go to the Mall and get some sun rise pictures. As with all things in DC, I was disappointed. I awoke to a gray, rainy day.

I went to the Mall and visited, to me, the most personal thing - The Wall. On this spring morning it was deserted. I took some illustrative pictures that I include in this post.

I was sorry not to see more people there, but it was probably a good thing - it really depresses tourists to see an old man cry.

Downloads are best.

The statue
The statue...

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The walk from the statue to the Wall

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View towards the Washington Monument

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Someone's young marine who did not come home

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View towards the Lincoln Memorial

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Mar 31, 2021 15:35:51 #

NMGal Loc: NE NM

You did a nice job.

Mar 31, 2021 15:38:14 #

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

UTMike wrote:

On our recent trip to see the grandchildren, we st... (show quote)

Well done, I have visited there.

Mar 31, 2021 15:47:39 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

I would probably have cried, too, Mike. Great set.

Mar 31, 2021 18:14:26 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

NMGal wrote:

You did a nice job.

Thanks, Barbara.

Mar 31, 2021 18:14:50 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

photophile wrote:

Well done, I have visited there.

I appreciate your kind comment, Karin.

Mar 31, 2021 18:15:16 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

kpmac wrote:

I would probably have cried, too, Mike. Great set.

Thanks, Ken, I am unable to keep dry eyes there.

Mar 31, 2021 18:37:29 #

johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle

Excellent work Mike! This serious really got me in the feels.

You went at a great time of year...even with the rain, the temperature was nice and comfortable to walk around in. Late Spring through Summer that place (used to) turn into a zoo.

Mar 31, 2021 18:42:16 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

johngault007 wrote:

I appreciate your comments, Tony. It is a special place for me.

Mar 31, 2021 18:45:42 #

LeeK Loc: Washington State

Really nice pictures. Rather than just showing the wall, they also show the area around the wall and gives a good feel for the area. Thanks.

Mar 31, 2021 18:47:56 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

LeeK wrote:

Really nice pictures. Rather than just showing the wall, they also show the area around the wall and gives a good feel for the area. Thanks.

I am happy that you liked the set, Lee.

Mar 31, 2021 19:33:17 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

These are very nice shots, Mike. You got some nice perspectives. It is a very emotional place. Seeing all the names is overwhelming. I’ve never experienced it without the crowds but I have been there for rainy weather!

Mar 31, 2021 21:28:43 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Cwilson341 wrote:

Thanks, Carol. As you can tell, it is a very special place for me.

Mar 31, 2021 21:44:38 #