I've spent the last four days soaking up conference material at Photoshop World in Washington DC. All in all it was a fab weekend. Some session were excellent, others rather less so but there is always a snippet or two to glean - off fellow minds as much as the presenters themselves.
In an effort to promote sales and promo events there were usually several hours each day where you could take time to walk-about DC, which I gladly did. It rained badly only one of the days, so I strolled the National Portrait gallery to stay dry on that occassion. The rest of the days were sunny and perfect for dipping and diving in and out of the various Smithsonian buildings.
I have some great snaps of the Capitol Building, which unfortunately is presently wearing a big bandage right about her middle, even so quite stunning.
The Cherry blossoms were there, just. The season started early and many of the trees had lost their fragrant petals and even more after the wind and rain on Saturday. There were still a few trees to be found and photographed though.
The Washington Monument is still standing after the earthquake last year. You can't go in and visit but it still takes a pretty picture!
And the other two pictures are just random shots, one of a big tour bus that caught my eye and the other looking UP from a outdoor gallery at the Portrait place .... fab columns or what?
And ... then a few more bits and pieces that caught my eye ...
and that ought to do it for now.
Tomorrow it's back to "work" and catching up on the long list of to-do's!
Oh my goodness, you did a fantastic job photographing all these. I especially love that upward look of the pillars, just excellent. Talk about a feast for the senses. Love what comes through your lens :-)
Posted by: Bren | March 29, 2012 at 07:43 AM
Wonderful images, all. Glad the conference was good and that you had a bit of time to be touristy.
Fabulous perspective on those columns!!
~K
Posted by: karen burns | March 28, 2012 at 06:31 PM
Washington is one of my favorite cities. I love the photos you've taken. It sounds (and looks) like your trip was well worth it.
Posted by: joanne thieme huffman | March 28, 2012 at 07:18 AM
glad you had a little break, I know you would have enjoyed the Smithsonion Gallerys, love the blossom and tulips M OXOX
Posted by: Mother Bear | March 28, 2012 at 06:23 AM
at the moment especially the pink flower blossom appeals to me, I needed that image!
Posted by: Chantal | March 28, 2012 at 02:50 AM
Great photos!! I do so love tulips, so the last snap is my fave!!
Can't wait to hear all about it.
ttys
<3
C
Posted by: mizcarla | March 28, 2012 at 12:11 AM