Photographer's Note
The United States Capitol In Better Days
Yesterday when I uploaded my happy little French frogs I had no idea that I would dive into my photo archive today to pick out some photos of the Capitol in Washington in better days.
Shocked and but also fascinated, I watched late into the night the unimaginable but perhaps also predictable events in Washington DC.
Calls for the president's impeachment under the 25th Amendment (impeachment on the grounds of insanity) were growing and this is the place in history that Donald Trump undoubtedly deserves with his toxic persistence in his lies, but is this also the most sensible solution? I dare not say it.
I watched until the Senate and Congress showed the strength of American democracy and got on with what they were doing as President-encouraged riots set out to conquer the Capitol: Confirming the election of Biden and Harris as President and Vice President of the United States. USA.
Reassuringly, at the end of this day, American democracy finally, but alarmingly, there are still a small number of Republican senators and congressmen who support the president's evil fairy tale because they believe it best serves their own ambitions. .
The Capitol in Better Days:
■ Picture 1: The USA Capitol East Wing. .► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te899-1.jpg ◄
■ Picture 2: The USA Capitol West Wing. ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te899-2.jpg ◄
■ Picture 3: United States Capitol Rotunda. ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te899-3.jpg ◄
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Silvio1953
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(220553) 2021-01-07 4:05
Ciao Rob, yesterday was not so peaceful, I like more this couple of nice girls than Trump's fans, Greta viene of fantastic building, splendid light, excellent clarity, fine detaiis and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
holmertz
(101956) 2021-01-07 4:25
Hello Rob,
As photos generally these are probably not your most memorable shots, but they could hardly be better timed. If the maniac in the White House had ever read any books he would have noticed how similar he is to the fascist leader portraid by Sinclair Lewis in "It can't happen here". What else will he do during hist last 13 days in office? In the TV series "Years and years" he drops a nuclear bomb on a Chinese artificial island outside Vietnam on his last day as president (the pessimist who wrote the screenplay made it 2025).
We will have to hold our breath until January 20, 6 PM our time.
Best regards,
Gert
pierrefonds
(113552) 2021-01-07 4:47
Hi Rob,
Your composition is showing an almost empty place compared to the event of January 6,2021. The point of view is showing the details of the Capitol building. The light is enhancing the colours. Have a nice day.
Pierre
jhm
(211734) 2021-01-07 5:28
Dag Rob,
Ik zat de afgelopen nacht te kijken op CNN, ik geloofde mijn eigen ogen niet, zoiets zou men verwachten in Zuid Amerika, maar in DC, niet te geloven.
Ik denk dat de man zijn eigen leugens geloofd, zeker niet Amerika waardig.
Gelukkig maakt uw foto veel goed, want het weidse beeld met de toren in de midden is heel mooi gefotografeerd
Goede samenstelling en presentatie, bedankt
Groeten uit Oost-Vlaanderen,
John
pajaran
(114867) 2021-01-07 5:52
Pozdrav.
lepa zgrada ameriskog kongresa, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom, perspektivom i dobrim tekstom.
Lepa fasada, enterijer i detalji.
Lepa fotografija i uhvaceni trenutak.
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u radionici.
Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja.
ikeharel
(112397) 2021-01-07 5:53
Hello Rob,
Not to believe what we saw yesterday, remarkable in the bad manner.
I visited this place first time in 11/1977, than again on 07/1978. Always realized & enjoyed the dignified ambiance in every corner both inside and around.
Wonderful wide view of the nfacade, the two ladies enliven the scene.
Good afternoon,
Ike
ktanska
(44464) 2021-01-07 7:45
Hi Rob,
This place looks so serene on this picture. No crowds no havoc. Fairly close angle gives a good idea of how tall the dome is, including the statue on top.
Kari
jean113
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(27633) 2021-01-07 8:03
Hello Rob, we visited this part of Washington pre digital camera, so I have no shots to share.
Three excellent shots that illustrate the size and impressive building.
I am surprised to see so few people in the picture, but the two young women are well placed.
As to Mr Trump and the happenings in Washington! Our lunchtime news programme was full of it today.Fingers crossed that nothing more happens before the 20th.
Kind regards, Jean.
adramad
(72536) 2021-01-07 11:35
Hello Rob.
Fantastic the three photos of the Capitol, which we see in all its tranquility and normality, and not with the atrocities of the hundreds of vandals, very good note accompanying the images.
A magnificent color, which gives the image a lot of chromatic richness.
Excellent clarity, sharpness and perspective.
Well done. I like it.
Have a nice day.
All the best for you.
Luis.
Tue
(91536) 2021-01-07 11:35
Hallo Rob,
Het was destijds zo'n kalme zomerdag dat het extra moeilijk voor te stellen is wat er gisteren op een koude winterdag hier heeft plaatsgevonden. The Citadel of Liberty zoals Biden het noemde is het symbool van de Amerikaanse democratie en tijdens de rondleiding hier was het wel te merken hoe trots veel Amerikanen hierop zijn en de koepel staat ook zeer trots hier op de foto.
Lars
mkamionka
(73316) 2021-01-07 11:46
Hi Rob,
I don't watch TV. I save so much time on it. But I suppose some images reach me anyway, so I have seen the capitol building with the protesters.
I certainly prefer this image with the two attractive ladies walking towards it.
Not an easy light here with the facade being in the shade but there was enough light to make it stand out well.
Nice contribution, I didn't have a chance to visit Washington yet.
Very well done,
M
PaulVDV
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(62796) 2021-01-07 12:06
Hallo Rob,
De recente gebeurtenissen in Washington DC leren ons dat een democratie niet een definitieve verworvenheid is. Aan democratie moet blijvend gewerkt worden.
Indien men nu hoopt dat Trump nog twee weken stil zal zijn en men niets tegen hem onderneemt, blijft het probleem bestaan.
Miljoenen Amerikanen hebben zijn leugens als de enige waarheid aangenomen en zullen zich blijven verongelijkt of bedrogen voelen.
Een bijna onmogelijke taak voor Biden om eenheid in dit land te brengen.
Laat ons hopen.
Vele groeten, Paul
lousat
(138585) 2021-01-07 20:56
Hi Rob,these pics from your archive are the best way to talk about what happens in the Capitol yesterday..no comment,ony a big thanks for this post dedicated to the democracy,and the quality of pics is always great! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano
emka
(157280) 2021-01-07 21:44
Hello Rob, I am on holidays so I do not watch TV and do not read news, So I do not know what has happened. Fantastic view of the US Capital, excellent upload for the current situation. Superb composition. I was in Washington during sakura and magnolia blossom. It was marvellous time.
Best regrads MAlgo
jemaflor
(146258) 2021-01-07 23:17
Hi Rob,
Good photo to give a peaceful view of this famous monument, perfect quality, light and sharpness, more pleasant to see that the incredible protest in this place seen in TV news ...
COSTANTINO
(115499) 2021-01-07 23:40
Hello dear Rob and have a nice weekend
classical postcard view from
the United States Capitol in
Better Days..
no comments from me...
I red carefully your useful notes
and i absolutely agree with you
regards
costantino
Royaldevon
(85606) 2021-01-08 3:31
Hello Rob,
This is definitely the sort of peaceful scene that we expect to see from Capital Hill! You have achieved a sharp, symmetrical shot of the building, using the girls as interesting, effective guides inwards.
Your w/s photographs are good, too, but this is the one which creates the greatest impression of calm, the absolute opposite to what we witnessed yesterday, on the TV.
This morning Trump has issued a statement deploring the actions of the protestors, though it is very much felt he was reading a script prepared for him ... not convincing!
Let's hope democracy prevails more peacefully,
Bev :-)
ChrisJ
(171194) 2021-01-09 8:24
Ciao Rob
Missed this one. For sure, taken in better days when Obama was steering the USA steady as she goes. Good sharpness and perspective. Tfs!
GyurMaster
(24668) 2021-01-11 11:25
Dear Rob,
A nice collection of photos taken in a more peaceful period, before the nightmare of the Trump-era. If he ever achieved anything, no it is null and void after his hysteria. Anyhow, I like the chill atmosphere of the main upload with the two ladies walking towards the Capitol.
Best Wishes,
Gy.
Best Wishes,
Gy.
worldcitizen
(15956) 2021-01-12 13:39
Hello Rob,
This is a beautiful photo of our capitol in peaceful times. The two women in the foreground show just how large the building is, and everything seems so quiet. I won't start writing about the current, sad state of affairs; I wouldn't even know where to begin. It's all very worrisome and stressful. I hope you're taking care!
jmdias
(114240) 2021-01-20 9:43
rob
a nice view with excellent use of personages and diagonals in FG and the famous building ahead.
I hope biden brings more peace and get to heal the american society, so divided.most of people of a society aren't radicals, and with the correct acts he can bring back part of the electors who became near of the radicalism.
take care
jorge
Photo Information
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Copyright: Rob Zwemmer (alvaraalto)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5631 W: 329 N: 10921]](//i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-g-g.gif)
(42804) - Genre: Άνθρωποι
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2014-07-12
- Camera: Sony Nex 6
- Έκθεση: f/1.1, 1/21 δευτερόλεπτα
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2021-01-07 3:49
