Sunrise Light
The light in the sky just before sunrise can be stunning. On the drive into Washington, DC this morning, there was a beautiful dark blue sky that was lightening with each minute. The clouds that started gray, reflected pinks, red, then oranges as the sun started to rise above the horizon. I was attempting to get to one of the monuments or memorials on the National Mall while the sky still have this amazing color, but I knew that I would not make it. Right after parking, I jumped out and headed to the first open scene that I could find. This was right along the banks of the Potomac River looking towards Memorial Bridge and Arlington National Cemetery.
The blue sky and the pink clouds were stunning – but it was just a moment after they were at their most saturated. I felt lucky that I was able to safely get these images. I had contemplated pulling over the side of the road when it was perfect, but that was just too much of a risk!
The Lincoln Memorial is a strong monument to our 16th President. Normally, the grounds are swarming with visitors enjoying the views of the other monuments stretched out from the steps. Early in the morning, though, it is very peaceful and you can get unobstructed views of the structure and statues inside. I freely had the time and space to get all the photos that I wanted without disturbing any of the few visitors that were also there. There are only a few of the images from this morning, I’ll be sure to post more soon.
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