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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

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)

 

This is an amazing airplane.  Even though it is only designed to glide, how can it stay in the air.  It took a lot of smart people to figure that out.  I mean they are rocket scientists.  Real rocket scientists.

This is the entrance to the space exhibit at the Udvar-Hazy center.  The view as you enter makes you feel like you are in the presence of something great.  The shuttle Enterprise just sitting there staring you down.

The_Orbiter_Enterprise

This is one cool plane.  To be in the presence of something of such historical value was awesome.  It was not until just now that I began thinking of what this plane was used for…dropping an atomic bomb.  Surely there is not radiation left in it, but stop and think about it…what if there is; and I was standing just a few feet from it.  I think my hair is falling out.  Wait, sorry, my wife just reminded me I was going bald before…

Enola_Gay

This photo is from the front of the “Castle”, the Smithsonian Administration building.  I was in a mad dash for the flower gardens at the rear of the Castle when I came across this interesting view.  It was rather frustrating waiting for all the people to walk by and get a clear shot.  People were crazy. It was raining.  Wait, I was out in it too.  Oh well, made for some interesting shots.

Front_of_the_Castle

Maybe someone can help me understand something.  Today’s photo comes from the sunken gallery which is in front of the Modern Art museum in Washington D.C.  How can a glass wall and concrete lattice work equal modern art?  Maybe my mind is not open enough.  However, I think I will just attempt to make some modern art of my own using another person’s art.  I do not recall the artist who crafted this piece, so if anyone can help me out, I would love to give proper credit.

I really enjoyed this shot.  Not too many people were exploring this gallery.  I never let a little rain stop me though.

Modern_Art

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