The Washington Monument

Cora Wandel

The Washington Monument

The Washington Monument, a memorial to George Washington, the first President of the United States, is both the world’s tallest stone structure and the world’s tallest obelisk, standing 555 feet in height. It is also the tallest structure in Washington, D.C. The actual construction of the monument began in 1848 but was not completed until 1884, 36 years later. There was a long break in construction due to the Civil War and a lack of funding.

This photograph of the Washington Monument was taken from the Jefferson Memorial and the water it is reflected in is the Tidal Basin, a partially man-made inlet adjacent to the Potomac River.

Source: Wikipedia

Thank you to the groups “American Patriot”, “Communities” and “Historic Places” for featuring this photograph. This photograph also placed in the Top Ten in the challenge “Historic Reflections” by the group “Historic Places”.

The Washington Monument is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Camera: Canon Rebel XTi 400D

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The Washington Monument by Cora Wandel
  • WJPhotography

    WJPhotography

    Beautiful capture & reflection :))))))))

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you!

  • linaji

    linaji

    Wow Cora.. this is glorious work!!!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Lina!

  • joak

    joak

    very very nice superb

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you!

  • shilohlin

    shilohlin

    WoW!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you!

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    gorgeous !!!!!!!!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Isa!

  • robpixaday

    robpixaday

    What a BEAUTY!
    Love that reflection….

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Robin!

  • Teresa P. Pelaez

    Teresa P. Pelaez

    Beautiful view Cora, nice and clean capture!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Teresa!

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    Nicely composed and exposed! The clouds add a sense of mood and accenta the monument, as the sun shines upon it! Lovely reflections too! :)

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Sandy!

  • Mike Griffiths

    Mike Griffiths

    Hi Cora! This is absolutely beautiful my dear. I really like it.

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you my friend!

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    excellent capture, love the reflection

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Kathy!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely shot

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you!

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Lovely work Cora, well done!!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Shaun!

  • Ken Thomas

    Ken Thomas

    Great work!!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Ken!

  • hans olsen

    hans olsen

    Spectacular

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Hans!

  • Carol  Lewsley

    Carol Lewsley

    Beautiful capture love the reflection

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you!

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    Stunning work!! I would love to have it a group that I co-host. HERE

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Lori!

  • Daniel  Sly

    Daniel Sly

    Nice shot, well done!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Daniel!

  • Paul Gitto

    Paul Gitto

    Beautiful!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you!

  • John Wright

    John Wright

    Nicely done, you were there at a good time. Were you standing at the Jefferson Memorial?

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Hi John, yes, I was standing at the Jefferson Memorial. Thank you for your comment.

  • Jerame    *

    Jerame *

    The reflection is perfect!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Jerame!

  • SMOKEYDOGSOCKS

    SMOKEYDOGSOCKS

    VERY COOL REFLECTION, I LOVE REFLECTIONS, THE REFLECTION POND AT THE SAN JACENTO WAR MEMORIAL NEAR HOUSTON, IS SINKING FARTHER EACH YEAR. YOU CAN SEE IT IN MY PHOTO “LOOKING DOWN ON HISTORY”. IT BURST IT’S BANKS LONG BEFORE I TOOK THE SHOT IN 1982. BOB

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Bob, nice to see that you noticed the split in marble which shows when they halted the initial construction and then some time later resumed the work. Hope you are well.

  • SMOKEYDOGSOCKS

    SMOKEYDOGSOCKS

    PS. I LIKE THE FACT THAT YOU CAN SEE THE TWO DIFFERENT TONES OF MARBLE.

  • Braedene

    Braedene

    Wow – superb reflection – love this monument- great shot.

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Liz!

  • leann55

    leann55

    Wonderful shot Cora!!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Leann!

  • Prasad

    Prasad

    Excellent capture!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Prasad!

  • LAmBChOp

    LAmBChOp

    nice captured reflection.. quiet day it seems there… not alot of people but some.. cloudy day.. but the building does come out well lit. For me.. my taste.. that tree on left edge frame I like to see whole.. or even a trim of that parked car. Hope things are well with you.l

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Glenn, good to hear from you! Hope all is well with you and your wife, I’ll check out your work at the PC. It is very nice to hear from you.

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    You have definitely done this monument justice. Love the reflection and the clouds.
    Very pretty shot.

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Carol!

  • TFFDavid

    TFFDavid

    I absolutely love photographs that show water with reflections and this one is a beauty.

    I also have to say thank you for the information, I am not up on American History and just by reading what you wrote have learned a few things.

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you David!

  • Angela Lance

    Angela Lance

    Gorgeous shot! Congratulations on your feature!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Angela!

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson

    A truly beautiful capture of The Washington Monument and it’s reflection!! CONGRATS on the feature!! Take Care Deb & Rick :)

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Deb and Rick!

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Excellent reflection shot Cora.

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Steve!

  • Michael Rucci

    Michael Rucci

    wonderful shot cora

    mike

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Mike!

  • michael byerley

    michael byerley

    i enjoy your D.C. shots because most pictures of D.C. are your generic post card shots.your shots are the real deal !!!!!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Michael!

  • Lisawv

    Lisawv

    WOW! Fantastic image and beautiful reflection.

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Lisa!

  • Nuno Pires

    Nuno Pires

    Nice reflection =)

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Nuno!

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Great photo & good info on the monument. Things I didn’t know about.

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Stephen!

  • Paul Thompson Photography

    Paul Thompson ...

    This is a beautiful capture & reflection

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you!

  • MountainHawk

    MountainHawk

    Beautiful shot. Love the reflection!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you again!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Truly a beautiful capture of this landmark and its reflection!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Joanne!

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Wow, this is a cracking shot.

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Lyn, I’m thinking of moving out of Washington so I am trying to capture all these landmarks I should have been photographing for the past 25 years!

  • Mike Griffiths

    Mike Griffiths

    Hi Cora! Your image has been FEATURED in Neighborhoods . Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful image with our Group! :)

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you so much, I am really honored to be featured in the Neighborhoods group!

  • reflector

    reflector

    Very nice reflections and framing ! Great shot Cora, and congrats on the feature in Neighbourhoods !

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you James!

  •  Cheri Perry

    Cheri Perry

    CONGRATULATIONS on being featured in our group. What an outstanding image…so well deserving! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Hugz!!!!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Cheri, it’s an honor to be featured in your group!

  • Melissa Ferrer

    Melissa Ferrer

    beautiful capture of the clouds, the monument and the reflection!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Melissa!

  • Gene Praag

    Gene Praag

    Excellent shot!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Gene!

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    WoW! Great refelction there. Top Shot & Congratulations on your feature in Neighbourhoods group xx

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you!

  • David G. Fredrickson

    David G. Fredr...

    Well done Cora… I like that way you framed this off to one side. A beautiful day for photography… Dave

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you!

  • Ghelly

    Ghelly

    Excellent image!!!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you!

  • Killntyme

    Killntyme

    Good reflection, nice capture.

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Troy!

  • shellbee

    shellbee

    perfection my dear

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Shelby!

  • Zoraida Pesante

    Zoraida Pesante

    Magnificent Capture!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Zoraida!

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    spectacular photo - what incredible light and clouds - truly magnificent – dave

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Dave!

  • Tom Douce

    Tom Douce

    wonderful image! great reflection!
    please check out some of my work!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Tom!

  • Gavin Maginness

    Gavin Maginness

    This is postcard perfect, congratulations on such magnificent work.

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Gavin!

  • Vellu

    Vellu

    The odalisque has always intrigued me. It seems to be a nations way of saying we are the penis of the earth. The bigger the better. We shall impregnate everything on this planet.

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you!

  • Polly Peacock

    Polly Peacock

    This is an outstanding picture of the Washington Monument!! Congratulations on your feature, for it deserves it!!!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you Polly!

  • van049

    van049

    Magnificent, incredible shot and a true favorite of mine!!!!!!!!!!!xx

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you again, you are soooooo kind!

  • Stephanie  Couture

    Stephanie Cou...

    Awesome shot! I love the reflection—this is beautiful

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Stephanie, a much belated thank you!

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    Beautiful, Cora…and a perfect reflection!

  • Cora Wandel replied

    Thank you!

  • CraigsMom
  • Anne-Marie Bokslag

    Anne-Marie Bok...

    Great shot Cora! Congrats with the top ten!

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