[Leica] IMG: Where the Flowers Are

[rbaron at concentric.net (Robert D. Baron)]

Geoff (f/k/a Hoppy) wrote:

> Bob, the police(?) car is an interesting element. With the dome in the 
> background, it calls to mind some kind of evil scientist's
> lair, almost Frankensteinian! Maybe I need more coffee,
> Cheers
> Geoff(hoppy)
> 
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> Subject: [Leica] IMG: Where the Flowers Are
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> http://www.bobbaron.com/DC_Oct07/W_L1004131USBG.jpg
> 
> M8, 28mm Summicron      
> 
> U.S. Botanical Garden, Washington DC

Well, first let me say it was unusual to have a shot with just one 
police car in it.  Washington is literally buzzing with police cars 
nowadays.  Almost every agency seems to have its own police force and 
fleet of cars.  Plus, there were several demonstrations going on the 
weekend I was there, which seemed to add proportionately to the number 
of cars with flashing lights and sirens.

Second, I'll say the more attractive side of the Botanical Gardens 
building is the other side, but this is where the light was falling so 
this is where I took the shot.

As to evil scientists in the dome, well, yes....it is under this dome 
that both houses of the US Congress meet.  Now many might say the real 
Frankenstein is in the White House at the other end of Pennsylvania 
Avenue, but that is for discussion on the Forum, not here.

;-)

Regards,

--Bob