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Made by kimberlyfaye
The National Capitol Columns are one of the most recent features added to the Arboretum, little more than a decade ago. The columns began their life on the East Portico of the Capitol in 1828. They were quarried from sandstone near Aquia Creek in Virginia and were barged to Washington in the early days of our country, before the familiar Capitol dome was completed. Their stay at the Capitol was to be limited by an oversight. The dome of the Capitol, completed in 1864, appeared as if it was not adequately supported by the columns because the iron dome that was ultimately built was significantly larger than the dome that the designer envisioned. An addition to the east side of the Capitol was proposed to eliminate this unsettling illusion, but it was not constructed until 1958. More time would pass before the columns would come to their final resting place. It was not until the 1980s that Arboretum benefactor Ethel Garrett took up the cause of establishing a permanent home for them. Russell Page, a close friend of Garrett's, and landscape designer visited the Arboretum in September 1984, only months before his death. He found the perfect site for them on the east side of the Ellipse where the grandeur of the columns would be in scale with the more than 20 acres of open meadow, a rarity in a built up city like Washington. The columns are set on a foundation of stones from the steps that were on the east side of the Capitol. Old identification marks from the quarry are still visible on some of the stones. A reflecting pool fed by a small rivulet of water that runs down a channel in the steps reflects the columns and provides sound and movement. I used the Holga Simulator action with this photo.


Like a Feather
Made by LaMadrileña
Coming out of my wishing well where only echoes lonely hear my prayers. I'm coming around to bending 'cause my resistance's been far too persistent. I've come too far to far to force it so I'll watch it slide and land. I could come on strong and willful but I'd rather watch it fall into the palm of my hand... And when I set it free Like a feather it will be. And when I rise to see it done Like whatever It will be. I've taken a breather baby From sitting on pins waiting for my sky to fall. I'm thinking of giving in, So Here's the wheel-- I'm putting my feet up. So take another look at me baby Today I'm taking on catrastrophe. I'd rather take it easy Than try to force what's on its way to me. --Nikka Costa's song, Like a Feather


Semi-cascade Juniper Bonsai, Washington, DC
Made by Grufnik
A Juniper bonsai collected, designed and developed by Harry Hirao and displayed at the National Bonsai and Penjing Mueseum at The United States National Arboretum. This very old, semi-cascade style bonsai was probably collected in the White Mountains of California. The shari (deadwood on the trunk) is very prominent on this bonsai, leaving only one stripe where the tree is connected between its leaves and the roots. To learn more visit: www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/collections/bonsai.html Thanks to Kyle House for contributing information on the tree. 013_12A Mod Crop.jpg


Earth Day Moon Tree Planting (200904220003HQ)
Made by nasa hq photo
A second generation Sycamore moon tree was newly planted in celebration of Earth Day and the 40th Anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing at the US National Arboretum, Wednesday, April 22, 2009, in Washington. During the Apollo 14 mission in 1971, NASA astronaut Stuart Roosa, a U.S. Forest Service smoke jumper, carried seeds from a Loblolly Pine, Sycamore, Sweet Gum, Redwood and Douglas Fir which were later germinated by the U.S. Forest Service that grew into first-generation moon trees. These trees are planted throughout the country with the Sycamore being the first at the Arboretum. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)


Tiger Bark Ficus Bonsai, Washington, DC
Made by Grufnik
A Tiger Bark Ficus (Ficus retusa) bonsai. From the Collection of the National Bonsai and Penjing Mueseum at The United States National Arboretum. To learn more visit: www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/collections/bonsai.html Thanks to Kyle House for contributing information on the tree. Seen: www.veoverde.com/2010/07/plantas-y-arboles-de-invierno-lo... 011_14A Mod Crop.jpg


HBW!!!
Made by kimberlyfaye
“All our young lives we search for someone to love. Someone who makes us complete. We choose partners and change partners. We dance to a song of heartbreak and hope... all the while wondering if somewhere, somehow, there's someone perfect... who might be searching for us.” ~ The Wonder Years This photo edited with the Hot Cocoa action from CoffeeShop. Find this action for PS/PSE at CoffeeShop Free PS/PSE Actions!


Upright Literati Juniper Bonsai, Washington, DC
Made by Grufnik
This juniper, with a large amount of deadwood on it, has been trained in the Informal Upright to Literati Style, and is probably 100-200 years old judging from its size and condition. From the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum at The United States National Arboretum. To learn more visit: www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/collections/bonsai.html Thanks to Kyle House for contributing information on the tree. 025_00A mod crop.jpg


Pattern vs. Pattern
Made by T.D. Ford (Grundlepuck)
There is an abandoned brick factory visible from New York Avenue on the grounds of the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC. The brick kilns here were owned by a company called United Brick Corporation and were apparantly just one of many brick factories along the Anacostia at one time. The site is now on the National Registery of Historic Places, but has fallen into massive disrepair. mindgutter has a that complements mine well.


Capitol Columns
Made by Arun Sundar
Photographed is the Capitol columns in the US National Arboretum, Washington DC. One of Washington's most notable and unusual landmarks is the National Capitol Columns. The stately permanence of the Corinthian columns and careful siting on a natural knoll in the Ellipse Meadow makes them seem as if they have been there for a very long time. In fact, the National Capitol Columns are one of the most recent features added to the Arboretum, little more than a decade ago.


Azalea Bonsai, Washington, DC
Made by Grufnik
An old Azalea, probably a Satsuki type, Chozan cultivar based on the color and texture of the bark, done in the root over rock style. From the Collection of the National Bonsai and Penjing Mueseum at The United States National Arboretum. To learn more visit: www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/collections/bonsai.html Thanks to Kyle House for contributing information on the tree. 012_13A Mod Crop.jpg


Capitol Columns
Made by dovetaildw
The Capitol Columns National Arboretum Washington, DC I stopped by the National Arboretum on my way out of Washington DC yesterday, what a beautiful and peaceful place. The Capitol Columns are a landscape sculture made from columns removed from the US Capitol when renovated in 1958 ... more information


Goshin, Washington, DC
Made by Grufnik
A bonsai called Goshin, created by John Naka at the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum at The United States National Arboretum. This grove planting started as an eleven tree grove. To learn more visit: www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/collections/bonsai.html Thanks to Kyle House for contributing information on the trees. 015_10A Mod Crop


Bonsai Azalea, Washington, DC
Made by Grufnik
A very old Satsuki Azalea grown from a whip shoot. From the Collection of the National Bonsai and Penjing Mueseum at The United States National Arboretum. To learn more visit: www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/collections/bonsai.html Thanks to Kyle House for contributing information on the tree. 009_16A Mod Crop.jpg


Capitol Colummns hdr in the Fall
Made by Photographyco
One of my favorites shots that I have taken fo the columms. They had recently drain the reflecting pool in front of it, but the little water left created this really cool reflection. Took me a while to frame it and I whish I had a Fish Eye Lens in this case to get a cooler perspective. I was literaly on the ground crawling shooting this 5 image HDR. Hope you like.


Satsuki Azalea Bonsai, Washington, DC
Made by Grufnik
A whip shoot grown Satsuki Azalea. From the Collection of the National Bonsai and Penjing Mueseum at The United States National Arboretum. To learn more visit: www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/collections/bonsai.html Thanks to Kyle House for contributing information on the tree. 008_17A Mod Crop.jpg


National Bonsai & Penjing Museun, Washington, DC
Made by Grufnik
A John Naka Japanese Black Pine bonsai graces the entrance to the National Bonsai and Penjing Mueseum at The United States National Arboretum. To learn more visit: www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/collections/bonsai.html Thanks to Kyle House for contributing information on the tree. 001_36A Mod Crop


USA - Washington DC - National Arboretum Capitol columns
Made by Darrell Godliman
These relocated columns, complete with their own Reflecting Pool, form a somewhat bizarre sight at the United States National Arboretum in Washington DC. From Wikipedia :'The National Capitol Columns originally supported the old East Portico of the United States Capitol (1828). The columns were removed during expansion of the Capitol in 1958.'


weeping cherry blossom tree
Made by happy via
Prunus x subhirtella or the Shidare Higan is a weeping cultivated variety of the Higan Cherry. Higan is Japanese for the spring equinox, while shidare means weeping. Note how the tree needs room to spread. If you approach it, you'll notice cables holding the branches together, because they bend down to the ground.


Goshin
Made by JCardinal18
The guy involved in setting up the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, John Y. Naka, worked on this bonsai himself and added to it as he had more grandchildren. Used in 7 wikipedia articles: Bonsai Talk:Bonsai List of species used in bonsai John Naka Deadwood bonsai techniques Goshin National Bonsai Foundation


"What the hell are you looking at?"
Made by NCinDC
He looks pissed. Lawd, even the koi have drama queens. Taken at the United States National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. The Arboretum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. p.s. Sorry I'm behind on the pic commenting. I'll be catching up throughout the day.