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Glassy Wall of Honor

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Today’s Photo:  Glassy Wall of Honor

I had such a great time in Washington D.C. recently and had the opportunity to see many things and take a few photos of them.  I am a huge fan of flying, astronomy and generally anything in space or underwater.  So, naturally, I had to visit the Air and Space Museum.  At the Udvar-Hazy Center, they have a wall honoring certain figures in flight, including space flight.  This happens to be that “Wall of Honor”.  It was such an honor to walk along it and see all the names and think of their important contributions to flight.  I have also posted many other photos from the Air and Space Museum, including this photo of the space shuttle Enterprise.

Glassy Wall of Honor

The Smithsonian

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As a blogger, I depend on reliable Internet. However, where I live there is only one provider. I have been thinking of satellite Internet, but am worried at the traffic limits. Does anyone have any experience with satellite Internet? Any recommendations?

Today’s Photo: The Smithsonian

This is the front of the Smithsonian administration building. I loved the flowers all around the grounds of the museums on the National Mall. I was rather disappointed when I learned that the flowers are constantly being replaced. Well, not really, I don’t know of any way they could get flowers constantly all year long. Not to mention, it would be impossible to make all the cool designs last longer than a few weeks.

The Castle

Huh?

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I have not had the time to slow down and think for myself today.  Let alone think of something fabulous to write.  I don’t know why sometimes, I can’t stop the words and other times, the words wont stop.  Is it like that for anyone else?

Today’s Photo:  Huh?

This was another photo from my sunken gallery expedition.  There were many statues and works of art here that I understood and appreciated, but then there were some that just had me scratching my head and thinking “Huh? What were they thinking.”  But then, I began taking photos of those odd things and started thinking “Then, What am I thinking for taking photos of these.”  The funny thing is, the thoughts still did not stop me from taking the photos.  This piece is actually tucked away in a quiet out of the way place in the gallery.  Like it was hiding there just for me to find.  I think it had something to do with a rabbit, but I don’t remember.

Huh?

The Asian Art Hall

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I read a post on Photofocus the other day about becoming a better photographer.  In it, Scott Bourne talks about using writing to become a better photographer by making the photographer focus on telling a story.  That made me think and go back to some of my work from when I first started writing this blog.  What I discovered opened my eyes.  Maybe writing really does work to improve photography.

Today’s Photo:  The Asian Art Hall

Today’s photo comes from the Asian History Museum in Washington D.C.  It amazes me how the architecture is as much a part of the museums as the pieces on display.  I was walking around this museum when I rounded the corner and saw these windows lined up and leading to a large metal bared door on the other end of the hallway.  (I later learned that is where some of the more valuable pieces are as well as the stairway leading to the administrative offices in this building)  I just thought the symmetry was perfect in the architecture.

The Asian Art Hall

Modern Car

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Well, this is my 100th post.  I should have something witty to say, but I am at a loss for words.  To be perfectly honest, I was doubtful that I would make it this far.  My goal has been one post a day.  Some days I don’t know if I will be able to keep it up and maintain a full time job.  Anyone else out there in the same boat?  (Made a commitment and trying to stand by it?)

Modern Car

This car was way before it’s time.  The 1948 Tucker Sedan (on display at the National Museum of American History).  Where else could you find a car with a safety chamber in the front passenger floorboard.  I am sure the passenger would have time to see another car, recognize the threat it represented, react to the threat and position themselves into the safety chamber.  But anyway, this was one cool car.  The front middle headlight was attached to the steering so you could see the road better.

Modern Car

The Wall

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I have struggled with posting this photo.  I can not explain why I have had so much trouble, but it is still there none the less.  Am I the only one who has trouble with posting certain photos?

After a long day in a training seminar, I was able to make it inside the district for a crash through several Smithsonian Museums which were still open past 5 O’Clock.  After exhausting all the museums, and being kicked out of the American History Museum, I made it to the Vietnam Memorial.  It had been raining, too cold for my southern bones and just plain miserable.  I would not have even made it to the Wall if it had not been for the specific request of my brother.  After taking this shot and processing it, I still don’t know what to think about it.

I usually release all the photos on this blog under a creative commons license, but not for this one.  For licensing information contact daryl (at) justshootingmemories.com

The Wall ©2011 Just Shooting Memories (all rights reserved)

 

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