[Bob Harris]

very fine series of photos, hope you put in the Pentax Day forum also. It has been about 5 years since our visit and your photos brought back many memories, one of course is how I got so lost in the subways. thanks for the view. Bob

[cardinal43]

Well done, and thanks for sharing. I really like #3. Is this HDR? Sort of suprised that more people weren't on the mall considering the nice weather (unlike this morning's rain).

[daacon]

Well done. Very nice shots without any people did you use a tripod ? I have been told a tripod is a no no in that area.

[dcmsox2004]

beautiful shots tom, i've said it before, i'll say it again, those colors with the k200d sensor are super, wonderful perspectives and creatively composed.... well done, dave m

[slowpez]

Nice series and that sky in the first three is amazing. Thanks for sharing. DC is a wonderful city to explore with a camera and you did a great job of it.

[Jimbo]

They are all wonderful images. Man, did you catch great lighting. JIM

[cdurfor]

Thanks to all for your kind comments. These were actually kind of throw-aways as I walked to the National Botanic Gardens at the base of Capitol Hill. Images to follow...

Anyway in answer to the questions.

#3 is a single frame image (not HDR), but I did tweak it a bit with Topaz Adjust, which many use to spice up HDR images after tone compression. I truly recommend this PS -Plug In, although over use and abuse are always sitting at my right hand....

These shots were all hand held, although I have not found to much problem tripod use. It seems very possible that some nervous policeman might express concern. I found the same problem across the Thames from Westminister Abbey, with a "no tripod zone." One aspect of the National Botanic Gardens Building that was partcularly interesting was that tripods were permitted! Apparently, if you arrive on a "not crowded day" or at a "not crowded time", you can obtain one of the 2 "tripod" permits available at the desk. As in most cases, the concern is foot traffic in tight spots. So, I will probably return with my tripod at some point.

Finally, thank-you again for your kind comments about the K-200D sensor. While, I'm eagerly saving for the big K-5, I hope leaving the K200D behind will not be somewhat of a disappointment at times. Sort of like shooting with the FA77mm, some very good highs, (and troubling lows)..

[Sailor]

Outstanding series of pics - capturing the look of the buildings and monuments in DC is not as easy as it might seem (at least in my experience) for a number of reasons. These shots could be used in the Smithsonian.

Jer

[the swede]

Very nice and interesting series!

[MRRiley]

Very nice series Chuck...