Washington Monument
The Washington Monument is a large, tall, sand-colored obelisk in Washington, D.C. It was constructed to commemorate the first U.S. president, George Washington. The monument, made of marble, granite, and sandstone, is both the world's tallest stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk in height standing 555 feet 5⅛ inches (169.294 m). It is also the tallest structure in Washington D.C.
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This photo was taken on June 21, 2009 @ 08:32pm. It was published on June 29, 2009 @ 08:01pm.
Tags: monument, monumento, washington, dc, sky, cielo, clouds, nubes, reflection, reflejos, water, agua, light, luz, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Oscar & L said:
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June 29, 2009 @ 08:02pm
ssimonecba said:
Espectaculares las tomas!!
Geniales los colores y reflejos!!
Saludos.
Sergio.
June 29, 2009 @ 08:14pm
Mazda6 (Tor) said:
nice!
It is so easy to overexpose the monument. I've got a similar shot from my visit 1.5 years ago, but you have nicer clouds and bluer skies.
I also love the first of the supporting shots. Awesome clouds, flags, angle and how the sun hides behind the clouds...lovely.
June 29, 2009 @ 08:17pm
malabito said:
Beautiful shot, love the symmetry....
June 29, 2009 @ 08:19pm
Wizum said:
beautiful... reminds me of one I took in 07 on the opposite side looking at the Lincoln.
June 29, 2009 @ 08:45pm
nègFoto said:
great shot Oscar.
love the symmetry.
June 29, 2009 @ 08:53pm
Marynina said:
Por favor que buena fotooooo!!!!!!!!! me encanta la de las banderitas tambien :)
Vistaste a Obama?
June 29, 2009 @ 08:59pm
-jor- said:
chamo que fina
espero mas fotos de este viaje
June 29, 2009 @ 09:28pm
Ale .... said:
Magnìfica.
Es la luna lo que se ve encima del obelisco?
June 29, 2009 @ 09:53pm
Xpa [AgusValenz] said:
Chaaaamo que buena foto...
June 29, 2009 @ 11:45pm
Hector Melo A. said:
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EXCELLENT IMAGE !!!
June 30, 2009 @ 03:19am
Pankcho said:
Buenos reflejos nocturnos! Esos espejos de agua son fuente de excelentes fotos
June 30, 2009 @ 10:16am
Er M@rshaLL said:
espectaculares reflejos! Muy buenas tomas sacaste loco!
June 30, 2009 @ 11:53am
Jeremy Stockwell said:
Wow! Beautiful shot, Oscar. Perfect twilight sky and that single star -- perfect.
June 30, 2009 @ 01:19pm
Oscar Ferrer said:
El de la Plaza de la República en Maracaibo es mas alto y mas bonito que ese........!
June 30, 2009 @ 01:48pm
Michael Staines said:
Nice dude, I like the reflection :D
July 01, 2009 @ 08:25am
catarina.berg said:
Perfect!
July 01, 2009 @ 12:25pm
simonelli said:
Primo, primoooooooooo
ya estÁAaaa :D:D:D:D:D:D:D
¡¡¡¿CuÁNdo vienes??!?!?!?!
July 01, 2009 @ 09:26pm
le-spikey said:
Great reflections!
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Seen in the interestingness archives. (?)
July 02, 2009 @ 07:14am
kjerrellimages said:
This is beautiful. Congratulations on Explore.
July 03, 2009 @ 12:01pm
M A R C O . said:
Uff! Me quito el sombrero!
July 04, 2009 @ 12:23am
♥Amarie{Diamond}♥ said:
Magnificent! So sharp and vibrant!
July 04, 2009 @ 08:31pm
louistan said:
wow nice reflection
July 05, 2009 @ 06:53am
])avid said:
Buenisimos reflejos!!
July 12, 2009 @ 10:37am
adeleinr said:
tremenda foto!
July 17, 2009 @ 04:46am
Ignacio Sanz said:
eso de ahí es una estrella? O_o
August 10, 2009 @ 10:04am
el killa said:
Excelente foto!!!
August 27, 2009 @ 09:57am
★♫Kikyta in USA♫★ said:
Sorry por venir tan tarde... ya sabes que no andaba por estos lares...
Magnífica!!
September 15, 2009 @ 10:53am