Monuments Seem So Much Bigger

We always like to go in to town at least once a week for a morning walk, but also to try and get photos for the weekly challenge. So last week we parked by the Tidal Basin - a favorite place because no one else seems to know about it - and we walked to Constitution Gardens. The gardens are also our favorite because no one seems to know about that either. After strolling around a while we walked back to the car, but first wanted to head to the Washington Monument. For whatever reason, all of the monuments in the distance looked so much larger than usual. Perhaps it was the season, the bright cloudless sky, the overall lighting, or who knows what. But when we were standing by the Washington Monument the Capitol Building on the other side of the National Mall was so much more in focus, and just seemed larger than usual. Then walking along independence Avenue the Jefferson Memorial appeared to look even larger. The most surprising landmark that seemed like it is always hiding was the White House, which could easily be seen as we were walking back to the car from the Tidal Basin. I simply didn’t recall it being so visible from that vantage point. Anyway, it was a beautiful bright day - perfect for a morning walk. It’s funny how the same old places look different every time we visit.