First up is the elephant in the Rotunda of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. This is an African elephant that stands in the middle of the foyer, greeting all the museum visitors when they first step in. It's pretty amazing and imposing, and it's the setting for a major scene in Deadly Contact :).
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| Isn't he pretty? |
Next, let's take a look at the Ellipse, that large patch of green in front of the White House. This is the location of the National Christmas tree (along with several other events), and there are monuments along the street. One year when I was living here, the AIDS quilt came to the city, and several of the panels were spread out on the grounds of the Ellipse.
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| An aerial view of the Ellipse |
Can you think of any other 'E' sites that I overlooked?
Wow. That is quite a patch. And I bet much beloved by city dwellers. :)
ReplyDeleteIt definitely gets used a lot! :)
DeleteThe Emancipation Statue
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I almost put in Embassy Row, but decided not to at the last minute :)
DeleteI didn't even know the second place existed, but maybe that's because I'm British and whenever we see pictures of the white house it's always cropped in close.
ReplyDeleteOr you know I'm just stupid...haha.
Not stupid--you're right, they always crop the pictures.
DeleteI would like to go to the Smithsonian. It must be quite an amazing experience. I love museums so much I'll probably end up in one, hahaha.
ReplyDeleteIf you love museums, I hope you make it to DC someday. The Mall is lined with Smithsonian museums, each focused on a different theme. It's amazing!
DeleteBoth are huge and make an impact. I really have to go to the Smithsonian soon!
ReplyDeleteYou sure do! :)
DeleteWhat a cool setting fir a scene! Hm...my only thought at the moment is the Empire State Building.
ReplyDeleteIf only it was in DC! :)
DeleteThe East Wing of the White House ... but I'm guessing you don't get to see that unless you know the first lady.
ReplyDeleteTrue--never had the privilege, even on the Christmas tour! :)
DeleteAww, I haven't been in that museum since I was a kid! I'd love to visit again.
ReplyDeleteDo you remember the elephant though?
DeleteHey, I recognize that elephant, he's from my corner of the globe! LOL
ReplyDeleteWe have so many game reserves, and I get to see these beautiful animals "up close and personal"...
That must be amazing! I'd love to see one in their natural environment!
DeleteIt's unbelievable...
DeleteYou have to experience it first hand!
It's on my 'dream vacation' list! :)
DeleteWhat great pictures, how cool.
ReplyDeleteThanks! :)
DeleteOh, my goodness! I'd forgotten the elephant! I saw it as a tot (maybe five years old). It's a tour de force!
ReplyDeleteDiana at About myself, by myself…
It really leaves an impression! :)
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