A Reflective Day, a photo from District of Columbia, South

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The sky was sombre upon this reflective day in Washington DC.

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kabe (2011) 2006-09-11 17:56 [Comment]

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natwald (0) 2006-09-11 18:07

OH! I thought it was St. Paul's Cathedral. Good idea

isabela_sor (47265) 2006-09-11 18:23

Very symbolic picture ..for that sad day!
This blured reflections says much....
A perfect photo,Elaine
Peace ,
Isabela

nwoehnl (122) 2006-09-11 18:26

Good idea to take the Capitol like this, Elaine, particularly on the day of remembering the 9/11 attacks. Artistic, somewhat impressionist rendition of the architectural details and shapes on the rippled water surface. Nice low-key tonality, all the while with good contrast. Hope you have a good stay there, even without your D70 due to security constraints.

tigra (2968) 2006-09-11 20:58 [Comment]

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kinginexile (2598) 2006-09-11 23:55

Elaine, this is a great tribute, so simple, with the allure of a scene seen silently, or meditatively, thru teary eyes. Thanks.

Albrecht (11279) 2006-09-12 3:04

Hi Elaine
Nice compo and reflections.Well seen and captured.
greetings Albrecht

rbcy1974 (20758) 2006-09-12 4:14

Hello Elaine
Great idea, good symbol. I wonder if the people in the governemnt take the time to look at themselves and their policies at the mirror or not,
very nicely captured reflection and light
Regards
Daniel

pasternak (15165) 2006-09-12 4:54

Indeed, a sombre, "reflective" reflection of the Capitolium and a very appropriate mood for 9/11. Nothing more to add, you have said it all yourself. Let's hope this doesn't repeat...

Cheers
Alexander

eleparc (24063) 2006-09-12 7:50

i love the image and the thought conveyed by this shot.. especially on 9/11! like something made the country chiver and took it off its base and certainties.. very clever shot and very well executed!

Eric

devimeuxbe (58557) 2006-09-12 8:16

Hi Elaine
Beautifull frame around this reflection. It's intelligent and well managed. Well done
Bertrand

Ulishna (2268) 2006-09-12 12:56

Hello Elaine,
Very good idea of reflection without original.
I like it.
Julia

dkeus31 (27733) 2006-09-12 14:51

Hello Elaine,
Nice idea to show only the reflexion in the water.
That work fine here.
Well framed
Didier

lestans (16770) 2006-09-13 12:56

Well captured, Elaine!! as someone already wrote about your pic, it is fit to memory of five years ago.

Livia

alimo3 (6854) 2006-09-15 18:07

Hello Elaine,
this beautiful image makes a nice tribute .
i love reflections on the water, and this one is very good ,we could say that it makes a "Vibrant" picture.
Nicely done.

Tom

Cuba-Junky (2817) 2006-09-28 8:02

Hi Elaine,
Very creative other point of Washington DC
Great shot
An

designsoul (21492) 2006-09-29 14:11

This is such a metaphorical and beautiful shot, dear Elaine. Indeed a day for reflections. For what did and would happen afterwards... hope many people both within these walls and without were also giving time for deep reflections.
What strikes me is that little figure on the left with what looks like an umbrella, as he seems to hover in mid-air in the rain, moving into the sky or that spaceousness...
This Fujifilm works very well in the right hands! :-)
Take care,
sasa

mdetay (4863) 2006-09-30 4:49

Hi Elaine,
Very nice shot. I like this kind of reflection.
Nice POV, colors and framing.
Cheers from Hong Kong.
Michel

entrelec (8342) 2006-10-05 12:30

Very nice, Elaine, a mix of Turner and Monet...
Gives some delicacy to the Capitol.
all the best

Joel

ben4321 (9875) 2006-10-28 5:56

You made the most of the overcast conditions to produce this great study of the reflection of the Capitol building.
Well seen and well executed.
Cheers,
Ben

alejandroguzman (4684) 2007-01-23 4:53

Hello Elaine:

What a wonderful & original composition.
Very well done. Simple and interesting.

hugz
Alejandro

bornav (436) 2012-03-28 21:08

Hello Elaine,
This is one of the most creative photos I've ever seen on TE! I really admire your idea on the reflection and the reflections are clear too!