TAGGED: O FOR OBELISK
THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT
The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and the first American president.
The Washington Monument is one of the country’s most recognizable structures, a white-colored obelisk at the west end of the National Mall. An elevator takes visitors to the top to see a spectacular view of Washington, DC including unique perspectives of the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, and the Capitol Building. Sylvan Theater, an outdoor amphitheater located near the base of the Washington Monument, is a popular venue for a wide range of events including free concerts and live theatrical performances, commemorative ceremonies, rallies and protests.
DIFFERENT VIEWS FROM AROUND WASHINGTON
Check out Flickr Comments for more entries for the Tagged: “O” challenge.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Francine In Retirement 
Is that scaffolding around the lower part of the obelisk?
wordsfromanneli - April 9, 2013 at 10:36 pm |
Yes, it was put their to repair the damage from an earthquake late last year. It’s not open to the public for now.
fgassette - April 9, 2013 at 10:38 pm |
Thanks, Francine. Pretty huge structure. Wouldn’t want that tumbling down in a quake.
wordsfromanneli - April 9, 2013 at 10:44 pm
I clicked on the link for “The Washington Monument” (which I hadn’t noticed as clickable before) and that explained a lot too. Nice post.
wordsfromanneli - April 9, 2013 at 10:47 pm
Hi,
I nominated your blog for the Versatile Blogger Award.
http://ava1martini.wordpress.com/2013/04/10/weve-been-nominated/
Have a nice day! 🙂
KJSO
AvA_Martini - April 9, 2013 at 11:18 pm |
wonderful post francine … thanks for all the information about the monument … it makes a perfect target for your camera as you move around the area … great shots!
dadirri7 - April 10, 2013 at 12:08 am |
It is magnificent, isn’t it, Francine? What better way to remember President Washington. Thanks for reminding us of this beautiful monument.
ChgoJohn - April 10, 2013 at 1:48 am |
Amazing how different it looks from different perspectives, I think your second photo is just brilliant Francine.
Lucid Gypsy - April 10, 2013 at 2:00 am |
I also love this monument, and you have photographed it from interesting and different angles. Very lovely pics. Francine. 🙂
adinparadise - April 10, 2013 at 2:48 am |
Wonderful. I’m so jealous of your DC trip. That is one of my favorite US cities. So much to see and do!
TBM - April 10, 2013 at 3:17 am |
A beautiful sight! We lived in DC a couple of years and I always loved seeing this.
Angeline M - April 10, 2013 at 10:11 am |
Amazing!
Island Traveler - April 11, 2013 at 3:12 am |
for sure it was not easy
to put that thing up there …
frizztext - May 4, 2013 at 10:39 am |