Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Wordless Wednesday...the US Capitol


There is much to see in Washington, but, without question, the Capitol building is one of the highlights!
Let's check it out.


 


 


 


The Capitol Rotunda Ceiling


The Crypt


the Hawaii State statue

the Original Supreme Court Chamber


 


...as always, for more Wordless Wednesday, 
check these out.


Posted by caite at 3:30 PM
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36 comments:

  1. bermudaonionJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Lovely photos!

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  2. Sukhmandir KaurJanuary 22, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Wow the architecture is not only stunning but very interesting. Thanks for sharing it. Seems as no one builds that way anymore, like there is no time, or money, or interest (profit).

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  3. RobinJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    You do get around!

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  4. Stan at NewToReno.comJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    Great pictures. Visiting is on my bucket list and now I really want to go.

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  5. JennersJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    What a gorgeous building … and my favorite is probably the oddly named Crypt. There aren't dead senators there I hope!

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  6. YvonneJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    I love Washington! Beautiful pics!

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  7. BernieJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    I MUST get to Washington, AND the USA, one day... Thanks for posting!

    Mines up as well at AussiePomm - Mirror Mirror on the wall!!!!

    Have a great day!!

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  8. fayeJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Great shots..
    love visiting DC

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  9. JackieJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    They are very lovely photos. I hope to visit there someday!

    http://expressionsneeded.blogspot.com/2013/01/wordless-wednesday-reflecting.html

    Happy WW! :-)

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    Love a tribute to our nation's capital!

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  11. CarpeDiemJanuary 23, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    Nice photos! I wonder if any of the buildings are haunted!
    My WW: http://theheart1ofart.blogspot.com/2013/01/wordless-wednesdays-january-23-2013.html
    Have a great week!

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  12. IndraniJanuary 23, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    Amazing details. Thanks for the pictures.

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  13. Cafe au laitJanuary 23, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    Beautiful photos.

    Mine's here.

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  14. LifeRamblingsJanuary 23, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    beautiful architecture and the ceiling is amazing.

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  15. Ochi BernadasJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Hey, I'm your newest follower! Found you through the blog hop! I haven't been to Washington but your photos sure justify how awesome the place is! :)

    Follow back?

    xoxo
    ochibernadas.blogspot.com

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  16. Sandy NawrotJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    I agree, I was entranced by this building. When I was posting my pictures of the dome, I Googled some interesting facts about its construction, and the story is fascinating. When you are bored, you should look it up!

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  17. rhapsodyinbooksJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    One thing that is so impressive about your pictures is that you always manage to take them without strange people in them. I can never get clear unobstructed pictures like that!

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  18. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    I feel like I've just been there. Thank you.


    Here’s my Wordless Wednesday. Stop by, if you can, and share your thoughts.

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  19. Beth FJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    So gorgeous! I've never been the capitol!

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  20. MonicaJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    We visited Washington a few years ago. Saw the Capital building from the outside, but unfortunately never went in. Great photos!

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  21. Tina´s PicStoryJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    great shots! happy ww :)

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  22. TamiJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    It's been a long time since we've seen Washington DC. It is still gorgeous as ever!

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  23. Jidhu JoseJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    great snaps

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  24. eileeninmdJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Caite, great shots of the Capitol Building. I have been to Dc many times and have never been there. So, I loved your tour. Have a great evening!

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    1. caiteJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:45 PM

      you should go! the new tours...since they built the new visitor center...is not nearly as good as the old one but if you have never been there it is still great.

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  25. LeJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Great photos. Happy WW.

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  26. betty-NZJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Thanks for the great virtual tour! Your photos are awesome.

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  27. AVCr8teurJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Nice pictures. I love visiting D.C. I didn't know there is a statue of King Kamehameha in the Capitol. For a second there, I thought you also went to Hawaii.

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  28. Carrie January 23, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Wonderful pictures! Thanks so much for stopping by and linking up!

    DayswithDylan

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  29. catsynthJanuary 24, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Nice! It's been a little while since I have been to the Capitol - my last trip to DC featured the White House :)

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  30. BethJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Definitely brings back memories...I used to work in the Capitol building!

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  31. DarylJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    did you know the rotunda ceiling is a painting by Constantino Brumidi entitled "The Apotheosis of Washington"

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  32. Sara Chapman in Seattle USAMarch 20, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    What a great set of photos. I loved the arched ceiling one.

    You left a comment on my blog about having no luck with peonies. Neither did I until I learned that they do NOT like acid soil, the kind we have in the Pacific Northwest and also where I lived in CA. Now every spring and fall I sprinkle some dolomitic limestone on the ground around them and voila, covered with flowers! Not sure if that's your problem, but it's worth checking out.

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