Washington Monument At Night

The Washington Monument and its reflection in the waters of the Reflecting Pool on a warm summer's evening on the National Mall in Washington,... more

by Douglas Taylor

Title

Washington Monument At Night

Artist

Douglas Taylor

Medium

Photograph - Fine Art Digital Photography

Description

The Washington Monument and its reflection in the waters of the Reflecting Pool on a warm summer's evening on the National Mall in Washington, D.C..

The Washington Monument, designed by Robert Mills and eventually completed by Thomas Casey and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, honors and memorializes George Washington at the center of the nation's capital. The structure was completed in two phases of construction, one private (1848-1854) and one public (1876-1884). Built in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk, evoking the timelessness of ancient civilizations, the Washington Monument embodies the awe, respect, and gratitude the nation felt for its most essential Founding Father. When completed, the Washington Monument was the tallest building in the world at 555 feet.

The Reflecting Pool extends from the Lincoln Memorial east to the World War Two Memorial which is seen here slightly below and to both sides of the giant marble monument.

This photograph is formatted to the tall, slender 1:2 ratio for when a bold, beautiful and colorful contemporary scene is desired to fulfill a difficult design requirement up to 8 feet tall with astonishing clarity. Other photographs in this format can also be found in my Tall Vista collection.

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June 30th, 2023