The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception…let’s just call it the National Shrine, is the largest Catholic church in America. Where it fits into the “world’s largest churches” depends on whether you
At 555 ft., the Washington Monument is the second highest point in Washington, DC (after Washington National Cathedral). You can’t miss it. In fact, if you’re ever lost, it’s a good thing to look for
I never developed a taste for the finer things; I eat simple foods, I drive a mundane car, and my apartment is sparsely decorated. I’m a simple guy, but that doesn’t stop me from becoming
If you were to ask me, “What is the one thing I should photograph in Washington, DC?” I would say without hesitation, the U.S. Capitol Building. It is, by far, my favorite photo location and
I’ve written seven location-based posts for this blog, and have concentrated on the must-see attractions of Washington, DC; the Capitol, the White House, and the memorials along the National Mall. After all, those are probably
When I visited Washington, DC for the first time two years ago, I dropped my bags off at the hotel and immediately started walking toward the White House. After years of watching The West Wing
While many of the sites in Washington, DC convey a sense of awe, none bring forth the range of emotions that a trip to Arlington Cemetery does. I oscillate between sadness and pride, between wonder
Nothing brings crowds to Washington, DC like the Cherry Blossom Festival. More than a million visitors come into the city over the two-week window in which the roughly 3,800 cherry trees around the city sprout
I get embarrassed when I’m “corrected” by a security guard about having a tripod where it’s not allowed. It’s also disappointing to realize that I won’t get a photo that I’ve imagined (at least where
I remember watching a Simpsons episode where Lisa wins an essay contest and the family heads to Washington, DC. Needing a moment to get away and reflect on things, she heads to the National Mall
