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.
Space, Light and Sound
Views of the annual experience at the Washington National Cathedral
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