Washington DC Fine-Art Photography

by

Jacqueline LaRocca

Washington DC Fine-Art Photography

I feel extremely fortunate to have grown up in the Washington DC area.

Millions of people travel to Washington DC to experience America’s Capitol every year, visiting great historical sites.

I have several favorite places to visit in Washington DC

The National Mall

I still feel awe every time I visit the National Mall. The National Mall spans less than two miles from the Lincoln Memorial to the U.S. Capitol steps.

The National Mall is a historical ground for marches, political rallies, and famous speeches. The majestic Lincoln Memorial watches over the reflecting pool and is especially striking at night when illuminated by lights.

Memorials on The Mall

On the left side of the National Mall is the sorrowful Vietnam Veterans Memorial contains veterans’ names who sadly died in the conflict.

On the right side of the National Mall is the Korean War Veterans Memorial, a surreal collection of lifelike sculptures. Located at the Tidal Basin is the Jefferson Memorial, with the stunning architecture of a colonnade of columns and white marble.

At the end of the reflecting pool is the Washington Monument that towers over all the memorials.

Lastly, the World War II Memorial is an immense work of art in honor of our World War II veterans.

Chinatown

Washington, DC’s Chinatown came to life in the 1880s between Pennsylvania Ave and 7^th Street, NW. This area was the home to hundreds of immigrant Chinese that opened Chinese restaurants, laundries, and stores. Over time, the city redeveloped the site, and Chinatown moved between 8^th and H streets.

Early 1960’s

In the early 1960s, due to political unrest in the city, many Chinese moved out of the town. Thankfully, today there remains a Chinese presence in the neighborhood. Chinatown is the site of the annual Chinese New Year Parade that streams under the large, decorative Chinese Friendly Arch. There are still authentic Asian restaurants and Asian stores where you can buy traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, teas, teapots, and cookware.

My Favorite Restaurant

My favorite restaurant in Chinatown is the Wok n Roll, located at 604 H Street, NW. The building is the site of the historic Surratt Boarding House, where federal troops arrested President Lincoln’s assassination conspirators in 1865.

Ford’s Theatre

Twenty years before the existence of Chinatown, this area of the city was dirty and rundown. In 1863 John T. Ford converted a Baptist Church on 10^th street into the famous Ford’s Theatre – the future site of the historical assassination of President Lincoln. Presidents and politicians come and go, but many of Washington DC’s historic structures remain.

I hope you get the opportunity to visit Washington DC. In the meantime, please enjoy my Washington DC Fine-Art Photography.

infrared photography of The White House, Washington DC — The White House, Washington DC

fine-art photo by Jacqueline LaRocca of US Supreme Court — United States Supreme Court, Washington DC

Lincoln Memorial in black and white photography — Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

Washington DC Photography by Jacqueline LaRocca — Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington DC

Jefferson Memorial black and white photography by Jacqueline LaRocca — Thomas Jefferson Memorial Pillars, Washington DC

DC Prints by Jacqueline LaRocca in black and white — Thomas Jefferson Memorial Statue, Washington DC

washington monument in black and white by Jacqueline LaRocca — The Washington Monument-032, Washington DC

The Washington Monument, Washington DC, fine-art black and white photography — The Washington Monument-008, Washington DC

Washington Monument, Washington DC, black and white photography — The Washington Monument-014, Washington DC

US Capitol, Washington DC, fine-art black and white photography — The United States Capitol, Washington DC

US Capitol, Washington DC, black and white photography — United States Capitol-024, Washington DC

Capitol Steps, Washington DC, black and white photography — The Capitol Steps-028, Washington DC

US Capitol Steps, Washington DC, fine-art photography — The Capitol Steps-029, Washington DC

Malcolm X Park, Washington DC, fine art photography — Malcolm X Park-033, Washington DC

Statue, Malcolm X Park — Malcolm X Park-037, Washington DC

Washington DC Photography Gallery — Malcolm X Park-036, Washington DC

Willard Hotel, Washington DC, fine art photography — Willard Hotel, Washington DC

Lobby at Willard Hotel, Washington DC, fine-art black and white photography — Lobby at Willard Hotel, Washington DC

The Monaco Hotel, Washington DC, fine art photography — The Monaco Hotel, Washington DC

The Lincoln Cottage, Washington DC, fine art photography — The Lincoln Cottage, Washington DC

Washington National Cathedral, Washington DC

Got Freedom, Memorial Day, Washington DC, fine art photography — Got Freedom, Washington DC

Memorial Day Motorcycles, Washington DC, fine-art photography — Memorial Day Motorcycles, Washington DC

POW-MIA Memorial, Washington DC, fine-art photography — POW Memorial, Washington DC

World War II Memorial, Washington DC, black and white photography — World War II Memorial, Washington DC

Tributes to Veterans at Vietnam Memorial, Washington DC, black and white photography — Tributes to Veterans at Vietnam Memorial, Washington DC

Names on Vietnam Memorial Wall, Washington DC, fine art photography — Names on Vietnam Memorial Wall, Washington DC

Transcribing names from Vietnam Memorial Wall, Washington DC, fine-art photography — Transcribing names from Vietnam Memorial Wall, Washington DC

Soldiers of Vietnam Memorial Statue — Vietnam War Memorial-18, Washington DC

Three soldiers of Vietnam Memorial Statue — Vietnam War Memorial-20, Washington DC

The Vietnam War Memorial, Washington DC — Vietnam War Memorial-050, Washington DC

Vietnam War Memorial, Washington DC — Vietnam War Memorial-07, Washington DC

Korean War Memorial,, infrared photography — Korean War Memorial-39, Washington DC

The Korean War Memorial, Washington DC, infrared photography — Korean War Memorial-40, Washington DC

The Korean War Memorial — Korean War Memorial-2, Washington DC

Grant's Hall, Fort McNair, infrared photography — Grant’s Hall, Fort McNair-27, Washington DC

Fort McNair, Washington DC — Grant’s Hall, Fort McNair-25, Washington DC

Fort McNair, , infrared photography — Grant’s Hall Fort McNair-23, Washington DC

Grant's Hall Fort McNair, — Grant’s Hall Fort McNair-21, Washington DC

Grant's Hall, Fort McNair-19, Washington DC, infrared photography — Grant’s Hall, Fort McNair-19, Washington DC

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