US Department of Justice by Helen Betts

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22-Aug-2021

US Department of Justice

Taking pictures of the lights at Federal buildings is a challenge these days. I had jumped out of the car to get this shot, and Tim was waiting to see who got back to the car first – me, or the security guard walking toward him to tell him to move. I won, and we drove off in a hurry.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by PBase are decidedly
unsharp.

The mini-dragonfly, posted earlier:

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Don Mottershead		25-Aug-2021 01:35
The excellent composition and subdued lighting really capture the gravitas of this building. V

bill friedlander		23-Aug-2021 15:34
A challenge to get a shot of it, let alone getting inside. V

Hennie & Lies Lammers		23-Aug-2021 14:47
Nice shot of this entrance, well captured Helen

janescottcumming		23-Aug-2021 11:35
Ha, loved the story. I can just picture you guys doing that. This is not the style building I would have expected to be the Department of Justice. V

Philip P		23-Aug-2021 10:36
A great speedy capture!

Industrial Heritage		23-Aug-2021 08:06
Risky business.

Tom LeRoy		23-Aug-2021 07:25
A risky shot but well worth it~! V

Nirvan Hope		23-Aug-2021 04:00
You do take chances to get your shots! Worth it though with this fine image - what an imposing entryway!

Dennis Hoyne		23-Aug-2021 03:58
Beautiful lights so nicely photographed! It's getting bad that we can photograph our own buildings especiall when their remarkable and beautiful detail are on display.

joseantonio		23-Aug-2021 03:40
that sounds like an action oview.V.

Jeff Real		23-Aug-2021 01:16
Those lights are truly amazing as are the doors. Great details all around. Door knockers...wow...I would love to knock, stick my head in and say "howdy" and give someone a thumbs up. I would get a lot of milage out of telling that story! V

Kevin D Warren		23-Aug-2021 01:11
Nice shot and an interesting story.. Sounds like Tim had the motor running for the quick getaway! :-)

Julie Oldfield		23-Aug-2021 00:51
I thought it was from Saudi Arabia at first. It seems very secretive with the doorway and covered windows. It is very interesting and thanks for risking taking it. V

Hank Vander Velde		23-Aug-2021 00:35
Neat lights and door well captured in a hurry to stay out of jail Helen.

Gill Kopy		22-Aug-2021 22:52
A very impressive entrance - worth the wrath of the security guard :) V

Pierre Martin		22-Aug-2021 22:28
splendid shot, that lights are beautiful so as the door, better run!!!