The US Capital building at night

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The US Capital building at night by MNesterpics.

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ehpien says:

Nice crisp shot. Well exposed, and composed. Very nice.

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Guy Flâneur says:

Yeah, we've seen it all before -- but this is a beautifully composed and lighted shot nonetheless.
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(Andrew) says:

Very nice! I'm going to DC soon, but sadly, I wont have my EOS :(
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

excellent, wonderful image. hoping to get to DC for the festival, well taken.

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doskophoto says:

Nice Austin shot
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Beautiful capture ...

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*Gracie says:

Beautiful shot - love the subject and tones - stunning.

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Gorgeous!

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excellent shot..

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wonderful shot.
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shotzy says:

Fantastic. It is very sharp, with such lovely tones and lighting. Perfectly taken.
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rogilde says:

è perfetta

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mika. says:

wow! amazing!

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Such a beautiful night shot!
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nice

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Beautiful Shot..!!
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brilliant SHOT !!
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Masterpiece indeed...
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foodriver says:

A classical subject but very well rendered!
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Excellent image, well done!
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Lorna Dianne [deleted] says:

Wow, i love this shot its clear and has great lighting, excellent =D
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

C Griffith says:

That is spectacular!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

8230This&That says:

Beautiful night shot....great photo!
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wadetibb says:

Great night capture.

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Amazing lighting.

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Great shot!

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Excellent! nicely exposed!

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Great night shot!

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Very good!

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I never noticed before how much this and Glasgow's Mitchell Library look alike :<D Outstanding night shot!! Congratulations on being a winner in the "Historical Architecture" thread :<D

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Beautiful night shot!

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great shot!
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Wow! Very nicely done!
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Gorgeous picture of one of my favorite buildings in DC
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Excellent shot!
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Nice shot!
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Impressive!! Absolutely beautiful!
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excellent shot
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Fabelous shot!!!
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I really love the night shot. Congratulation
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chococup says:

great shot! nice lighting

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Beautiful !!!
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Spectacular!
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Great exposure!
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