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I discovered this quiet corner of BNW, and i quickly wanted to make good use of it.
I have always had a love for photography, which was why I bought a digital camera. So, in this rather serene corner of our great BNW, I want to share pictures of things that caught my fancy.
Certain things are better seen than described, and through the eyes of my camera's Carl Zeiss lens, I intend to share events, sceneries for which my mouth is utterly incapable of describing.
quote:Originally posted by Stone Cold Cat: Anaedo:
Nice pictures and great pasttime!
Sir:
Thanks for your kind words. Lately, I have been concerned that the webmaster may not be too pleased with what may be loosely considered my improper use of precious bandwidth. He/she is free at any time to do away with these pictures if they constitute an unnecessary clutter or if they hamper the otherwise smooth functioning of this board. On my part, I shall totally understand and respect the reason such discretionary administrative actions.
Kudos! Those pictures are great. In my personal view, they are worth more than whatever bandwidth they utilize. Some things are simply best expressed in pictures. I think there is more than abundant bandwidth resources at BNW to support your line of postings in this section for many years to come. Also, I hope you have enough control over the images at Image Shack, so these pictures never disappear from the web without your approval.
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Kudos! Those pictures are great. In my personal view, they are worth more than whatever bandwidth they utilize. Some things are simply best expressed in pictures. I think there is more than abundant bandwidth resources at BNW to support your line of postings in this section for many years to come. Also, I hope you have enough control over the images at Image Shack, so these pictures never disappear from the web without your approval.
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Sometimes, it is good to make out time from one’s busy schedule to take a trip to Washington D.C to see the capital of the United States. It goes without saying that a basic knowledge of American History will go a long way in enhancing one’s experience on such a tour. I have noticed that America treasures her past history and will go to impressive lengths to preserve artifacts or other pieces of her history. It is not surprising then that the U.S is a country of records.
For the benefit of any man who may not have had the opportunity to visit Washington D.C, I intend, over the next few pages, to present you not only with historically verifiable tidbits about the nation’s capital, but to also do such with pictures. ‘Tis true indeed that the landscape and structures might have altered; truer still is the fact that the efficient causes (artisans, sculptors, laborers) of such sublime historical pieces might have passed on to the Great Beyond; but for ages eternal, the boundless purpose of these memorable objet d'art will be resoundingly evident among the generation of free men.
So, quit you like men, and I bid thee come with me as we survey this ancient city…..
Of all the Presidents of the United States, George Washington is the most celebrated. Efforts to commemorate his legacy began during his lifetime and continue to this day. Down through the years they have taken on many forms. His leadership and service to the republic have been distinguished through the naming of the federal capital, universities, streets, counties, and a state. In addition to these honors, he had been remembered in works of art, monumental buildings, and historic preservation, involving Americans of all walks of life. But none have captured the imagination of the people world-wide like the Washington Monument
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With all the important national administrative structures, and the many historical pieces in Washington D.C, it is not surprising therefore that it has a jealously guarded airspace. You couldn't literally fly ( at a certain height) over Washington D.C without the required security clearance. On this trip day, all I saw was just one aircraft.
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And then, I came to the entrance of the Washington Monument. Behold, the monument is not just a slab of rock. I entered the gigantic structure purposing to reach the uppermost chamber. Verily, not unlike Babel of yore, this imposing structure stands 555 feet. Once I passed the security personnel at the base of this veritable colossus, I made a beeline for the elevator that would ferry me to dizzying heights. At that moment, on the wall, the following inscription to George Washington, announced its existence. It declared reverently:
“First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen, he was second to none in the endearing scenes of private life; pious, just, humane, temperate and sincere; uniform dignified and commanding; his example was edifying to all around him, as were the effects of that example lasting.”
No wonder therefore that of this man Washington, this was written:
"Alone among the Founders of the United States George Washington earned the title "Father of his Country" in recognition of his leadership in the cause of American independence. Appointed commander of the Continental Army in 1775, he molded a fighting force that won independence from Great Britain. In 1787 as President of the Constitutional Convention, he helped guide the deliberations to form a government that has lasted now more than 200 years. Two years later he was unanimously elected first President of the United States. Washington defined the Presidency and helped develop the relationships among the three branches of government. He established precedents that sucessfully launched the new government on its course. Washington remained ever mindful of the ramifications of his decisions and actions, for he was a consummate statesman."
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