Fleeting Impressions of a City (portrayed in photos)

Some random, from-the-hip shots taken while exploring Washington DC on foot from my recent trek there for the inauguration:

Inauguration of Barack Obama in Washington DC

I cannot even begin to describe how inspiring it was to be at the inauguration of our new president. I am moved to tears every time I think about it, look at the photos that I took, or share my experience with someone else. More happened that day than just the changing of the guard. [...]

Victory

Hello, Chicago. If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer. It’s the answer told by lines that stretched [...]