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» Cherry Blossoms in DC

Sunday, I took some time out to visit the cherry blossoms at the tidal basin in Washington DC.  This was my first time seeing them (that I can remember) in more than 10 years.  Even though all the trees were not yet in full bloom, I was able to find enough that were camera-ready.  There are just a few more days left to catch the pink blossoms at their peak.  The National Cherry Blossom Festival began on March 28th and will continue until April 12, 2009.  Here are some images I created of the cherry trees, in color and infrared (black & white).

Cherry blossoms in Washington DC 2009

Cherry blossoms in Washington DC 2009

Cherry blossoms in Washington DC 2009 - Washington Monument

Cherry blossoms in Washington DC 2009 - infrared

Cherry blossoms in Washington DC 2009 - Jefferson Memorial

Cherry blossoms in Washington DC 2009 - infrared

Cherry blossoms in Washington DC 2009 - Washington Monument

Cherry blossoms & sunset in Washington DC 2009

Cherry blossoms in Washington DC 2009 - Washington Monument

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» Inauguration Day 2009

On January 20th, I had the opportunity to be among the millions of people gathered on the National Mall for the swearing in ceremony of our 44th U.S. President, Barack Obama.  My journey began at 4am on the way to the Metro station, and included hours of waiting in lines for the 11:30am inauguration.  At the end of the day, it was ALL worth it.

During the ceremony, I was standing in the section directly behind the seats.  I must say, after being a part of the crowd and witnessing the emotion that day, I will never look at those DC monuments and Capitol building the same again.

The crowd was about four or five times larger than at the Lincoln Memorial concert two days earlier.  Here are some images from Inauguration day in DC.

Waiting in line
Waiting in line before sunrise.

Benson's Inauguration ticket

Security at the gates
Secret Service and the back of the line for my gate.

Benson's view at Inauguration 2009
The view from where I stood

Stage on the Capitol steps
Another view from the same place, zoomed in.

Woman's tote bag with JFK quote

Barack Obama taking the oath of office
The moment of the day

The Capitol building
People taking photos with the presidential seal

Presidential seal

I was there!
I was there!

A patriotic moment

Colin Powell waving to the crowd after the ceremony
Colin Powell waving to the crowd, while waiting to do a TV interview

Stars and stripes caught in the wind

The Washington Monument
The view of the Mall from the Capitol

Beginning of the Inauguration parade route
The beginning of the parade route, view from the Capitol

Walking on ice, reflecting pool frozen over
People were walking on the frozen reflecting pool, some more nervous than others.

Man capturing a view of the Inauguration parade route
Kodak moments everywhere…

Police officers stop for a Kodak moment
Even police officers couldn’t resist.

Creative signs
Lots of interesting signs being displayed

Packed subway station just after sunset
Steady stream of people exiting the subway station, just after sunset.

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» Inaugural Welcome Event

On Sunday afternoon, the city of Washington DC hosted an opening ceremony on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, to kick-off the 2009 Inaugural festivities.  The star-studded event included performances by Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Bono, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, Herbie Hancock, John Legend, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, will.i.am, and Stevie Wonder to name a few.  Jamie Foxx, Martin Luther King III, Queen Latifah and Denzel Washington also made special appearances during the program.  Barack Obama addressed the crowd with a speech near the end of the program. Here are some images I captured at the event.

Metro, the best way to get around
Metro… The best way to get to the monuments.

One of the security check point lines
The line

Crowd gathering around the Washington Monument

Crowd near the Washington Monument
Overflow crowd viewing one of the many jumbotrons

Martin Luther King III speaking at the Lincoln Memorial
Martin Luther King III speaking at the Lincoln Memorial

Mary J. Blige performing on stage
Mary J. Blige performing

Crowd waving American flags

Crowd at the welcome event

Joe Biden speaking at the Lincoln Memorial
Joe Biden speaking at the Lincoln Memorial

Boy waving American flag

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» Tea Rose Ball 2007

On December 7th, the Ivy Foundation hosted their annual Tea Rose Ball at Washington Navy Yard in DC. This event also marked the 25th anniversary of the Xi Zeta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Congratulations! A few presentations were made, including a salute to the chapter’s charter members. Thanks to The Soul Patrol for keeping the party going with their live music.

Xi Zeta Omega charter members
Xi Zeta Omega charter members

special presentation
Special presentation

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