Union Station,Washington, DC: East Hall

© Rona L. Schwarz

Union Station,Washington, DC: East Hall

Uploaded: June 02, 2011

Description

1/30s @ f/11, ISO 6400, Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 @ 48mm. Hand-held. (EoD)
Union Station is a remarkable architectural building. Designed in the Beaux-Arts style, it set the mode for Washington's classic monumental architecture for the next 40 years. Originally opened in 1907 and re-opened in 1988 after a 2 year $160 million restoration, Union Station is the largest, most complex public/private restoration project ever attempted in the United States.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 6400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 48.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Liz blahh June 02, 2011

Great capture, light, comp & detail! #1382192

Michelle Alton June 03, 2011

Magnificent architectural capture, Rona.
I've only had fleeting moments to admire this place, as it is always a run to catch a train. Wow! #9441710

Gord MacEachern June 03, 2011

Hi Rona, amazing well composed image here, love the detail, colors, and POV!! #9441958

Leslie McLain level-classic June 03, 2011

Amazing capture and design elements, Rona. #9441989

Monnie Ryan June 03, 2011

Fabulous capture, Rona! #9442233

Kathy Salerni level-classic June 03, 2011

Oh Wow, Rona, the lines, textures, color, and POV are sooooo beautiful!! We definately will be seeing this architextural beauty again! #9442709

Carol L. Fowler June 03, 2011

Spectacular architectural artistry and detail. Your comp shows it off well #9442895

Ellen Hodges June 04, 2011

Super fantastic and sooooo excellent of an image, Rona! Outstanding capture!!! #9444037

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 04, 2011

What a beauty, Rona! We never made it to Union Station, glad you were able to get there. #9444056

Phyllis H. Burchett June 04, 2011

Wonderful EOD entry Rona, beautiful architecture! #9444198

Rona L. Schwarz June 05, 2011

Thanks so much everyone! Had a great time inside and outside of this magnificent building! #9445852

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