Last Updated on 10/21/20 by Rose Palmer
Politics in Washington DC 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, armed with a new camera lens, I challenged myself to shoot Washington DC in black and white. Hoping that my Washington DC photography will inspire your next winter visit.
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 always enjoy visiting the US 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 spring cherry blossom season.
Each trip I try to do and 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 DC Photography
US Supreme Court Building
Library of Congress
Capital 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 DC 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 is not crowded, and as you can see from these photos, I think it is just as beautiful.
One of the best things about a trip to Washington DC is that there is so much to see and do that is free. Visit the National Park District site to learn all about the many sites you can visit in the District of Columbia. The many Smithsonian Museums are also free to visit.
Another great city to visit in winter especially if you are on a budget is Chicago.
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Thanks for visiting.
Rose
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