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United States Capitol

© Gail Vitikacs

United States Capitol

Uploaded: April 14, 2007 04:59:14

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Taken last night in DC.

A little history:
The United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. It has housed the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives for almost two centuries. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American people and their government.

Comments

Pat Gamwell April 14, 2007

Magnificent shot of our beautiful Capitol, Gail! The POV, crop, lighting and clarity are SUPERB! #637565

Glenn E. Urquhart April 14, 2007

Outstanding camera work, Beautiful Nightime capture and composition, Gail!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #4165219

William C. Raco level-classic April 14, 2007

Ilove the photo and the narrative
Beautifully done, Gail!

Bill #4165221

Terri L. Scribner April 14, 2007

Beautifully captured, Gail!! #4165229

Gail Vitikacs level-classic April 14, 2007

Thank you Terri, Bill, Glenn, and Pat! #4165230

Shirley L. Carpenter April 14, 2007

What a beautiful night capture Gail!! Love it and your composition!! #4165243

David Phalen April 14, 2007

OMG this is a fantastic shot Gail! The light, POV and reflection are perfect. #4165262

Sharon King April 14, 2007

Wow Gail, Awesome night shot of the terrific building! #4165368

David Pratt April 14, 2007

Beautiful! #4165377

Ken Smith level-classic April 14, 2007

Wow, you're fast! LOL Beautifully composed and great history lesson! I hope we see this one again! #4165411

Claudia Kuhn level-classic April 14, 2007

Gorgeous night image Gail! Terrific tones and reflection. #4165464

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict April 14, 2007

Very lovely night image here Gail...Dominick #4165528

Bill Wyatt April 14, 2007

Oh My this is gorgeous work. The reflections are fantastic and the lighting is super! #4165539

Nina Shields April 14, 2007

Gail, fantastic shot and great message; the image is both beautiful and powerful; terrific exposure work and great job in capturing the reflections; excellent! #4165710

Carla Metzler April 14, 2007

Gorgeous shot, Gail!! :-) #4165745

Hendrik Storme April 14, 2007

Terrific reflections, Gail! Gorgeous night shot!!! #4165835

Lindley Johnson level-classic April 14, 2007

Terrific night shot with beautiful reflections - very well done, Gail! I enjoyed the narrative, too! #4166273

Jenny D April 14, 2007

Gorgeous image! #4166876

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 14, 2007

Ohhh Gail! What a perfect capture!

Great job!

jo ann c. #4167406

Janine Russell level-deluxe April 14, 2007

Gail, excellent detail, clarity, exposure and lighting. #4167653

Roxanne M. Bubar April 14, 2007

Gail this is so Magnificent. A winner. #4167666

Christy Nichols April 14, 2007

This is Gorgeous, Gail!!! #4167853

Su Sana E. P level-classic April 14, 2007

Definitely a Winner!! Gail, you've done it again, girl!! #4167854

Ronald F. Fischer April 15, 2007

Stunning night time capture of the Capitol building; one of the best I have seen! #4168724

Aimee S. McMaster April 15, 2007

...this is so beautiful Gail....excellent light and reflection...Aimee #4168835

Judyann Plante April 15, 2007

Gorgeous night shot, Gail! Very impressive.

Judyann <>< #4169547

Rosemary Buffoni April 15, 2007

What a stunning image...perfect lighting and I love the reflection.
Ro #4170915

Melissa A. Mannon April 15, 2007

great night shot! this DC series is fabulous! #4170922

Gail Vitikacs level-classic April 15, 2007

Thank you all for these thoughtful comments!!! DC has such a different perspective at night! #4170957

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 15, 2007

This is the most spectacular image of the US Capitol building I have ever seen, Gail!!!!! Beautiful reflection!!! Most OUTSTANDING!!!!!!! :3 #4171133

Jenny Bosmans April 16, 2007

Superb night capture and great scene and reflections, Gail! :) #4172321

Shawn Jennings April 18, 2007

Beautiful capture Gail! Are they finished with the latest construction? #4181992

Lynn Haack April 18, 2007

Beautiful drama,lighting and comp! Saw this on Editor's First Picks...congrats! Lynn #4184108

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic April 21, 2007

Gorgeous in every way, Gail !! Fantastic lighting and reflections..love the sepia tones. We are planning a trip to Washington DC this summer and I am so excited. Your pictures add to that excitement. #4194221

Kathy L. Clark April 30, 2007

This is so perfect. I think the reflection is stunning. #4231712

Cassie L. Woodlee May 23, 2007

OH I agree PERFECT!!! stunning Gail!!! #4318173

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 23, 2007

Awesome shot...Congratulations!!!!!!!!! #4318317

Ken Smith level-classic May 23, 2007

Don't forget--you beat me to the punch on this one!! LOL Congrats, Gail. This nighttime shot represents all your great DC night shots! #4318703

Su Sana E. P level-classic May 23, 2007

Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist, Gail!! #4319119

Glenn E. Urquhart May 23, 2007

A BIG Congratulations on your Award, Gail!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #4319137

Lynn Haack May 23, 2007

Congrats to you for this excellent image and finalist! Lynn #4319204

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe May 23, 2007

Congratulations on your great Finalist, Gail! #4319830

anonymous May 23, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist Gail!! #4319945

Gail Vitikacs level-classic May 23, 2007

Thank you all for the super comments...and wishing you all the best of luck! #4320079

Crossroad Photography May 23, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Gail!!! #4320141

Sharon King May 23, 2007

This is Beautiful Gail, Congrats! #4320295

Laurence Saliba level-classic May 23, 2007

Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist Gail!!!! #4321317

Aimee S. McMaster May 24, 2007

...congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Gail....Aimee #4322176

Gail Vitikacs level-classic May 24, 2007

Thank you Aimee, Laurence, Sharon, and Bobbie! #4322202

Hendrik Storme May 24, 2007

Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist, Gail! #4322282

Vicki Hunt May 24, 2007

Beautiful! Congrats on all your finalists! #4322669

Mary Timman May 24, 2007

Stunning finalist! Congratulations and good luck! #4323643

Carla Metzler May 24, 2007

Congratulations on this BEAUTIFUL finalist, Gail!! #4324031

Sharon Day May 24, 2007

Awesome finalist, Gail!!! Congratulations and good luck! #4324386

Stephen Zacker May 24, 2007

Fantastic. Congratulations #4324433

May 24, 2007

Beautiful finalist, Congratulations, Gail!! #4324611

Terry L. Ellis level-classic May 24, 2007

A perfectly beautiful finalist, Gail! Huge congratulations! #4324731

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 24, 2007

YES!!!!! I knew this had to make it to the finalist, Gail!!!! Congratulations!!!!! :3 #4324810

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic May 24, 2007

Loved it the first time I saw it and still do !!! CONGRATULATIONS, Gail and good luck in the next round. :-) #4324980

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 24, 2007

I knew if I went through enough pages, I was bound to find a Finalist for you! Congratulations! I hope we can try a night shot outing again sometime! #4325136

Jenny Bosmans May 24, 2007

Big congratulations on this and your other beautiful finalists, Gail! :) Super! :) #4325717

Darryl Wilkinson May 24, 2007

Absolutely beautiful, Gail! Congratulations on your awards this month! #4327113

Ross Throndson May 25, 2007

Many Congratulations, Gail!! Sorry I'm late....haven't had an internet connection. Beautiful Finalist....Love your statement!! #4328694

Laurie Daily level-deluxe May 25, 2007

A belated congrats Gail! I am just catching up this evening. My internet connection has been very skiddish the last few days! #4330288

Renee Doyle May 26, 2007

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Gail!!!
#4331579

Sherrye Nozaki June 12, 2007

What a awesome image...just STUNNING #4390521

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 02, 2008

Oooh... this one is in the Snapshot #349 gallery as well! #5281585

Robert Baer October 15, 2009

Love this image Gail! #8039159

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