by Richard Quinn | Oct 28, 2020 | Dawn Patrol, Photography, Travel, Washington DC
Despite the fact that the Washington Monument is the oldest, the tallest, and the most obvious of Washington D.C.’s many iconic structures, the Lincoln Memorial will always be the most famous building on the National Mall. It was from the steps of the Lincoln...
by Richard Quinn | Oct 27, 2020 | Dawn Patrol, Photography, Travel, Washington DC
Of all the stately monuments in Washington, the Jefferson Memorial has always been my personal favorite. I love the graceful neoclassical design, and the way the clean white marble reflects the light when the sun is low in the sky. The bronze statue of President...
by Richard Quinn | Oct 23, 2020 | Dawn Patrol, Photography, Travel, Washington DC
I’ve always enjoyed taking photographs of monumental architecture. Something about the classic lines, the simple elegance, the play of light and shadow on curves and hard angles at different times of day and in different seasons. Most important, to me, at least,...
by Richard Quinn | Apr 8, 2020 | Photography, Washington DC
Update: January 7, 2025: For those who will be in or around our nation’s capital in late March and early April, here’s this year’s schedule: The 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival will run from March 20 to April 13. There are multiple events every day of the...
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