In early December, I had a chance to visit the National Mall in Washington D.C.  I got up really early and took Metro to the nearest stop, and made a beeline for the Washington Monument, arriving just before the first rays of sunshine touched it’s apex.  A few shots later, I dropped down to view the early morning sun just hitting the Lincoln Memorial.  A stop at a French bakery to refuel and warm up, I then proceeded to tour several of the Smithsonian Museums and also the National Conservatory, finally winding up at the beautiful and elegant National Christmas Tree near the White House.

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Predawn view of the Washington Monument