Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden Fall Flavor

It took a while for Fall to show up. And when it finally did it was really pretty. We usually drive to the eagle’s park out past Mount Vernon, but we just didn’t get there. Last week our morning walk turned in to an afternoon walk instead - which is very rare. But with that comes a very different view and the lighting is very different. And since it had just rained - and was still sprinkling - it sometimes brings out the autumn colors even more. So we stopped at the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden to see how things looked. The view from above was unexpected as there were no visitors to be seen. We felt like the only ones on the Mall. I have a favorite sculpture there - a “man and woman” sitting on a bench of sorts. The leaves had fallen “just so” on their laps and around their feet. All of the dark pieces stood out against to brightness of the surroundings. It’s such a different look from cherry blossom season but just as enchanting. Most of the leaves have blown away since then. It was a nice time to amble around the art. It felt like our own personal space - very peaceful and serene.