Panoramic: Since all buildings in Washington DC deserve panoramic view because of their leviathan dimensions it warranted at least one panoramic shot. So for a sample I just took this one in front of the Internal Revenue services building on Constitution Ave behind the museum of Natural history. In the far side on the right is the Dept of Justice on the right and EPA East building on the far left Oct 14 2012 6 PM
Panoramic: After visiting the White House, parents can be seen crossing from 15 St NW towards the Open top Bus stand on Pennsylvania ave. On the right side the behemothic structure is the US Dept of Treasury Oct 14 4:30 PM
Panoramic: At the water front in the east end of the National Mall at the base of Capitol Building west side near the Ulysses S Grant Memorial Oct 14 2012 12:30 PM
Panoramic: Preparing to begin our Open top Bus tour on Oct 14 2012 12 noon in front of Union Train Station in Washington DC.
Panoramic While all buildings in Washington DC deserve panoramic view because of their leviathan dimensions, for a sample I just took this panoramic shot in front of the Internal Revenue services building on Constitution Ave behind the museum of Natural history. In the far side on the right is the Dept of Justice on the right and EPA East building on the far left Oct 14 2012 6 PM
After getting off the Metro across from Ronald Reagan Building and Trade Center Oct 13 2012 2:45 PM
In the Dinosaur Exhibit section at Museum of Natural History in DC Oct 13 2012 3:30 PM
In the Dinosaur Exhibit section at Museum of Natural History in DC Oct 13 2012 3:30 PM
If mom enjoyed one thing in the Museum it was the Hope Diamond
Parents look at the various gems and precious stones incuding types of Emeralds, Quartz, Topaz and all other types of naturally occurring stones from all parts of the world
Parents look at the various gems and precious stones incuding types of Emeralds, Quartz, Topaz and all other types of naturally occurring stones from all parts of the world
Jewellery (each weighing several 100 carats) worth millions of dollars worn by royal families.
Jewellery (each weighing several 100 carats) worth millions of dollars worn by royal families.
Main atrium of the Museum of Natural History Oct 13 2012 3:30 PM
Wildlife section at the Museum of Natural History a drinking Giraffe Oct 13 2012 4:30 PM
Outside Museum of Natural History 5:25 pm
Outside Museum of Natural History 5:25 pm
Outside Museum of Natural History 5:25 pm
Oustide the mammoth West Side building of the Washington Gallery of Art which was closed however as it was past 5 PM. It is the museum that features the only painting by Leonardo Da Vinci in the entire US. Oct 13 2012 5:45 PM
While walking back from the Gallery of Art along Madison Ave, squirrels were abundant in the National Mall park trying to befriend homo sapiens in the quest for food like this one that really enraptured mom.
In the Butterfly habitat garden next to the Museum of Natural History Oct 13 2012 6 PM
Fancy tropical plants whose days are numbered in the Butterfly habitat garden next to the Museum of Natural History Oct 13 2012 6 PM
Fancy tropical plants whose days are numbered in the Butterfly habitat garden next to the Museum of Natural History Oct 13 2012 6 PM
At the Metro Center Metro station on the way back to Green Belt station from where we had to go back to Geeta Krishnaraj's house in Boyds. 6:50 PM Oct 13 2012
At the Metro Center Metro station on the way back to Green Belt station from where we had to go back to Geeta Krishnaraj's house in Boyds. 6:50 PM Oct 13 2012
Oct 14 2012 9:45 AM at Geeta Krishnaraj's house in Boyds Maryland just before heading out for our 2nd day of DC tour.
Oct 14 2012 9:45 AM at Geeta Krishnaraj's house in Boyds Maryland just before heading out for our 2nd day of DC tour.
Oct 14 2012 9:45 AM at Geeta Krishnaraj's house in Boyds Maryland just before heading out for our 2nd day of DC tour.
At Shady Grove station which is 10 miles from Boyds MD close to Gaithersberg waiting for the Metro train to DC on day two of our DC trip Oct 14 2012 10:30 AM
Before beginning our Big Bus Open top tour of DC
Before beginning our Big Bus Open top tour of DC 12 noon Oct 14 2012
Before beginning our Big Bus Open top tour of DC in front of the starting point Union Station which is also a transit hub for Amtrack service 12 noon Oct 14 2012
beginning our Big Bus Open top tour of DC in front of the starting point Union Station 12 noon Oct 14 2012
People unloading their baggage in front of Union Station probably to catch Amtrak trains for some long distance trip
Oct 14 2012 12:30 PM in front of the US Capitol Building where we took the first stop on the open top bus tour
Oct 14 2012 12:30 PM in front of the US Capitol Building West side by the Ulysses Grant Memorial where we took the first stop on the open top bus tour
Oct 14 2012 12:30 PM in front of the US Capitol Building West side by the Ulysses Grant Memorial where we took the first stop on the open top bus tour
Oct 14 2012 12:30 PM in front of the US Capitol Building where we took the first stop on the open top bus tour
Parents sitting across the Ulysses S Grant Memorial at the base of the US Capitol with Washington Monument a couple of miles behind them 12:30 noon Oct 14 2012. This area forms the east end of the National Mall in DC.
across the Ulysses S Grant Memorial facing the Capitol with Washington Monument a couple of miles behind us 12:30 noon
85mm: Parents stting on the banks of the waterfront across Ulysses Grant Memorial our first pit stop in the bus ride as we got down at Capitol
85mm: Stting on the banks of the man made waterfront across Ulysses S Grant Memorial, our first pit stop in the bus tour as we got down at The Capitol immediately after the tour started at Union Station 12:30 PM Oct 14 2012. This area forms the east end of the National Mall in DC.
85mm: Across from Ulysses Grant Memorial opposite US Capitol with Washington Monument in the backdrop a couple of miles away 12:40 PM . This area forms the east end of the National Mall in DC with the West End being Lincoln Memorial about 4 miles away.
85mm: Against the backdrop of US Capitol 12:45 PM Oct 14 2012
85mm: Against the US Capitol as backdrop.
85mm: The US Capitol building in Washington DC sporting its top which is a 20 ft 15000 pound heavy bronze statue of Freedom by Thomas Crawford 12:45 PM Oct 14 2012
85mm: Intricately designed Artillery charge statue in Bronze with it brass/copper content turned green due to oxidization. This monumemt is part of the Ulysses Grant Memorial
85mm: Intricately designed Artillery charge statue in Bronze with it brass/copper content turned green due to oxidization. This monumemt is part of the Ulysses Grant Memorial
At Korean Memorial across from Lincoln Memorial at 2 PM where we saw lots of Veterans wearing identical T-shirts evincing patriotism
Inside the Lincoln Memorial in front of the Colossal Abraham Lincoln Statue 3 PM Oct 14 2012
Inside the Lincoln Memorial in front of the Colossal Abraham Lincoln Statue 3 PM Oct 14 2012
Abraham's Second Inaugural address is inscribed in the marble on the right side of Lincoln's statue
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on the left side of his statue at the Lincoln Memorial
Taken from the top most stairs of Lincoln Memorial by an enthusiastic European Photography enthusiast Oct 14 2012 3 PM
Washington monument and Reflecting Pool from Lincoln Memorial 3:10 AM Oct 14 2012
Scenic view from the backside of Lincoln Memorial showing Arlington Memorial Bridge on the left leading to Arlington Virginia and Arlington Downtown skyscrapers visible on the right side past Potomac River which runs along the Potomac Parkway that bifurcates on the right behind Lincoln Memorial. Onset of Fall is evidentin the Reddish Green trees on the other side in Virginia Oct 14 3:10 PM
From the backside of Lincoln Memorial.
From the top stairs of Lincoln Memorial both Waghinton Monument a couple of miles away and the Capitol 4 miles away are visible
From the top stairs of Lincoln Memorial both Waghinton Monument a couple of miles away and the Capitol 4 miles away are visible
A military aircraft just passes over Lincoln Memorial. With Pentagon being just right across the river, and White house on the other side, this should be no surprise.
At the base of Lincoln Memorialjust before heading back to take the Open Top Bus to go to the White House Oct 14 2012 3:30 PM .
We caught some rally / party in progress near Washington monument as our tour bus proceeded from Lincoln Memorial to White House. Oct 14 2012 3:45 PM
Fords Theatre where Lincoln was shot in 1865 as seen from the tour bus
Parents finally get an opportunity to see White House in real.Oct 14 4 PM
Parents finally get an opportunity to see White House in real.Oct 14 4 PM
At 4 PM we made it to South Lawn gates of White House
White house with its turf in all glory
People take pictures of the White House fom the South Lawn Gate as a Secret Service Agent looks on .
Self potrait in front of White House 4:20 PM
An equestrian status at the corner of 15 St NW and E St NW next in front of Treasury building next to White House South Lawn. The statue captures even minutest details such as a blood vessel runnig along the belly of the horse.
On the open top City tour bus in DC enroute to Air Space Museum after visiting the White House Oct 14 2012 4:40 PM
On the open top City tour bus in DC enroute to Air Space Museum after visiting the White House
On the open top City tour bus in DC enroute to Air Space Museum after visiting the White House Oct 14 2012 4:40 PM
Parents on the Open top bus as it chugs along Pennsylvania ave in the opposite direction enroute to the fnal stop at Union Station 4:40 PM
National Air & Space museum our final stop before heading back 5:11 PM
National Air & Space museum our final stop before heading back 5:11 PM
Mom certified this flower in the Butterfly habitat garden next to Museum of Natural History as an eye sore in India growiing in abundance in all places. So I tried to immortalize it as a really exotic beautiful plant by taking a picture of it.
Butter Krishna Rishma on Oct 2 2012 9 PM
Rishma with her grandma on Oct 2 2012 9PM
Amish Country Aaron and Jessica's Buggy Rides prior to taking our ride on Oct 6 2012 3:50 PM
As we wait for our Buggy Cookie Run ride to arrive
As we wait for our Buggy Cookie Run ride to arrive
I know its sunny facing the camera, but that is one funny face from Nishka
Inside our Buggy ride at Amish country 4:45 PM Oct 6 2012
Inside our Buggy ride at Amish country 4:45 PM Oct 6 2012
The 2 horses commandeered literally by Nishka and Rishma who were sitting next to the driver or our buggy.
The two assistant drivers of our buggy Oct 14 2012 4:45 PM
Inside our Buggy ride at Amish country 4:45 PM Oct 6 2012 along the Cookie Run trail
FInally the buggies come to the starting point of Aaron and Jessicas 5:20 PM Oct 6 2012
FInally the buggies come to the starting point of Aaron and Jessicas 5:20 PM Oct 6 2012
Our assistant drivers are relieved that their job is done for the day
With Halloween round the corner, gourds galore Oct 6 2012 5:40 pm in the Aaron and Jessica's campus
With Halloween round the corner, gourds galore such as pumpkin, goose gourd etc. Oct 6 2012 5:40 pm in the Aaron and Jessica's campus
