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17-NOV-2007 Helen Betts

Capital Holiday
by Helen Betts

Washington, D.C.

Taken at Union Station. This wasn't the picture I went there to take, but I liked these pillars at the front of the building with their Christmas decorations.

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John Potter29-Nov-2007 21:29
Familiar indeed.....maybe we'll bump into each other sometime while we're chasing these shots!
mlynn 28-Nov-2007 02:54
Excellent capture of those patterns.
C. Gilbert 25-Nov-2007 18:49
I really like the regularity in these decorated columns and the fact they they step up keeps them from getting uninteresting.
Katherine Stanback's Photos25-Nov-2007 01:48
I love the composition of this - very attractive patterns, colors and lighting!
Jerry Curtis18-Nov-2007 19:12
Splendid shot, Helen! Love the repeating patterns and the stepping as well. The light is effective in separating the pillars, too.
Tabrizi 18-Nov-2007 04:06
Helen... Another stunning shot for the challenge...
Guest 18-Nov-2007 02:03
I don't blame you for liking these pillars Helen, I like them too. The vertical patterns are interesting and your composition is just excellent. Really a nice shot!
Bill Borne18-Nov-2007 00:47
Good choice for the challenge, Helen. I can always tell where you are living by your photos! You sure get around!
Denise18-Nov-2007 00:30
Wonderful, Helen. The straight lines of the pillars and just the hint of the wreath and bows make this a very interesting image with great patterns.