Last Updated on 03/01/26 by Rose Palmer
Politics in Washington D.C., may be gray at times, but the city photographs beautifully in black and white, especially in winter when there isn’t much natural color anyway. On a recent visit and armed with a new camera lens, I challenged myself to some street photography in Washington, D.C., in black and white.
This story was recognized with an Honorable Mention in the 2018 North American Travel Journalists Association Competition in the Photography, Photo Essay-Online category.
I have visited many great cities around the world, and from an architectural perspective, I think Washington DC ranks right up there with London, Paris, and Rome. I enjoy visiting the U.S. Capitol, regardless of the time of year. The many museums always have a new exhibit to explore, and I never tire of seeing the many monuments and memorials around the tidal basin, especially during the spring cherry blossom season.
Each trip, I try to see a sight I have not visited before. On one weekend trip, I made it a point to discover all the monuments and memorials dedicated to women.
On this particular winter weekend, I just ambled to many of my favorite sights and tried to find new ways to look at them with my camera.
My Washington D.C. Photography
US Supreme Court Building
Library of Congress
Capitol Building
The White House
The Washington Monument
World War II Memorial
The Reflecting Pool
The Lincoln Memorial
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Women’s Memorial
Korean War Veteran’s Memorial
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial
FDR Memorial
The Tidal Basin
The Jefferson Memorial
Pentagon 9/11 Memorial
Women in Military Service for America Memorial
Arlington Cemetery
Washington D.C. is a great place to visit any time of year, with lots to see and experience. The beauty of visiting in winter is that it wasn’t crowded, and I think it was just as beautiful.
One of the best things about a trip to Washington, D.C. is that there is so much to see and do that is free. I stopped by the National Park District site to learn all about the many sites I can visit in the District of Columbia. The many Smithsonian Museums are also free to visit and are some of my favorites.
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Thanks for visiting.
Rose
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