Wild Still Life At Washington DC's Natural History Museum

The immersive dioramas are gone, leaving it a bit to one's imagination how to envision some of the world's wildlife in its original habitat. Maybe it's time for a more abstract appreciation.

Polar bear on a ledge.

Furry figures getting emotional.

Getting bug-eyed.

Trying to create the natural order in an unnatural setting.

So who still gets the full environmental treatment? Ancient humans, perhaps in a nod to righting past treatment of the taxidermied animals.

Meandering At The Washington DC Mall Monuments

You've got your Lincoln Memorial, a Washington monument, a few war remembrances. What else is at the Mall?

MLK, surveying the scene.

Photo-Op at the Tidal Basin. And time to listen to what the park ranger has to say about Jefferson.

Adding a little color to the marble background.

A (most important) man and his dog.

Teaching the next generation about the past.

Cherry Blossom Time In Washington DC

Spring is here, right? Not according to the recent dip into the 30's this week. Can we get a bloom, please? Sure, it's cherry blossom time. When in Washington, head to the Tidal Basin to see the show.

People and monuments, soaking up the environment.
The blooms don't last long, time to preserve the moment. If only people would get out of the background! Creative cropping?

After the tough winter, a welcome change. Some things, best left un-posed.

Another angle, another monument.