I have returned from Brussels and thought I’d share a photo that I took earlier this month of a kayaker paddling on the Potomac River. In the background you can see the beauty of the obelisk of the Washington Monument and the dome of the Jefferson Memorial. If you look closely at the Washington Monument, you can see the color change part way up the monument that was the result of a 23 year hiatus in construction and difficulty getting matching marble when construction resumed.
Unfortunately, you can also see the rusty railroad bridge that serves as the only rail link between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. It serves a necessary function, but it does little to enhance the beauty of the scenery.
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that is interesting about the color change on the monument. I Iike the color of the sky reflected in the water, and the kayak really adds to the scene.
Thanks, Vicki. I saw the kayak coming from a distance and waited until it got in range before shooting.
Rusty rail bridges and electric lines make for challenging photography!
Nice color in this photo, Mike.
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