View from the Top

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DC, The National Mall, Washington Monument, buildings, monuments


Monument View from the Old Post Office Pavilion

   
I made it over to the Old Post Office Pavilion after the parade on Sunday, and it’s a pretty cool place to spend a few hours. You can take the elevator tour to the tower top, which is well worth the 15 minute wait — and it’s free, too. There is a little history exhibit at the top, as well as the Bells of Congress on display. But most important is the beautiful view of the city from the open-air tower top. It provides interesting angles of the Capitol Building, Washington Monument as seen above, and much of the urban fabric around the National Mall.




6 Responses




  1. destituterebel Says:

    Wow what a view, great shot. I lived in amerrica for 4 years while in college, I regret not visiting washington while I was there even though I was able to see a lot of other places. On the next trip then.



  2. Kate Says:

    This is a beautiful photo because of all the different angles. Great capture. Thanks for sharing it with us!



  3. cluelessinboston Says:

    Great vantage point for a photo. Nice shot.



  4. Matt Says:

    That would be an awesome site for an HDR image.



  5. jami Says:

    This is awesome! I can’t wait to see Washington, D.C. when I move to Baltimore this Spring.



  6. juxtaexposed.com - daily photography from Washington, DC Says:

    […] Another shot from the top of the Old Post Office Pavilion (previous one is here), but this time it’s a view of the United States Capitol Building. I wish the sky had been […]



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