GITMO

According to Wikipedia, this stone, seen on the way down to the restrooms in the Washington National Cathedral, was inscribed in 1964 as a gift from those at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base.

Pumpkins

Displayed at the foot of the statue of George Washington in Washington National Cathedral.

Colors

The afternoon light filtered through one of the stained glass windows at the Washington National Cathedral.

Colors 2

Sunlight filtered through a stained glass window highlights the marble structure of the Washington National Cathedral.

Arches

In the main hall of Washington National Cathedral

New Year Toast

Each New Year's Eve, the carvers working on Washington National Cathedral toasted the new year with champaign. This is a collection of some of the bottles, hidden in a room above the main hall and seen only by visitors who take the tower tour.

Carving Replacement Finial Stone

The finial stone on the right was damaged in the 2011 Virginia earthquake. The one on the left is being carved to replace it. Anyone else see a sad face in it?

Gargoyle 1

A creature with a bird in it's teeth on one of the tours at Washington National Cathedral.

Gargoyle 2

A fish-like creature on one of the towers of the Washington National Cathedral

Rehearsal

The Choir of Men and Boys rehearses for Sunday evening service.

Seating

Only a few people sitting in the main hall at Washington National Cathedral on a cold Sunday afternoon, listening to the choir rehearse.

Light Stripes

Bright afternoon sun showing on the floor of Washington National Cathedral

Washington National Cathedral 2

The clouds made things look much more threatening than the weather really was. I like this "looking up" shot despite the instruction from our Photo Safari leader. :-)

Washington National Cathedral

On a bright partly cloudy fall afternoon.

Peaceful Retreat

The Bishop's Garden at Washington National Cathedral is a nice place to take your coffee on a Saturday morning.

Cathedral Tower

With a blue sky trying to emerge behind.