wndrlst

I'm still sorting through pics, but thought I'd go ahead and put up a few highlights.

The full set (still growing) is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxieph...7612758878379/
There are quite a few photos in the set that technically aren't that great, but I feel they contribute to the big picture (so to speak), so they're included...

We walked in from my brother's place in Arlington (Ballston). It was a bit of a hike, but absolutely worth it.


This is the view from across the river
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxiephotos/3214257672/" title="Walking In by wndrlst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/3214257672_7a5e79803b_b.jpg" width="1024" height="682" alt="Walking In" /></a>


When we passed through the Iwo Jima Memorial, these 2 Marines were fixing the flag that had become tangled in its cables
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxiephotos/3213432209/" title="Flag Fixin by wndrlst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/3213432209_a0c57ab6ec.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Flag Fixin" /></a>


At the WWII Memorial
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxiephotos/3214562046/" title="Waiting Patiently by wndrlst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3214562046_a57586a648.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Waiting Patiently" /></a>


The crowd reacts to Obama's Inaugural Address
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxiephotos/3213846743/" title="Jubilant Crowd by wndrlst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3213846743_7a03650cdb.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Jubilant Crowd" /></a>


One of my favorite portraits from the day
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxiephotos/3213847491/" title="Pride and Joy by wndrlst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3530/3213847491_cbf835232d_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="Pride and Joy" /></a>


These guys scored some cozy (if disgusting) seats. Security made them get down about halfway through the proceedings
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxiephotos/3215803812/" title="Primo Seats by wndrlst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/3215803812_1ab91c7c24.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Primo Seats" /></a>


Head to toe in patriotism
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxiephotos/3215893282/" title="Head to Toe by wndrlst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/3215893282_e026ef5abf.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Head to Toe" /></a>


The crowd dispersing after the address
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxiephotos/3215989736/" title="Crowd Dispersal by wndrlst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3323/3215989736_7f7a7796d3.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Crowd Dispersal" /></a>


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxiephotos/3215990112/" title="A Souvenir by wndrlst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3215990112_f74b8b3974_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="A Souvenir" /></a>

More to come...thanks for looking!

moeronn

Very cool shots and that you went.

Were you able to get any closer or just around the Washington Monument?

wndrlst

We could have, but we were around the Monument when the proceedings started, and felt rude trying to work through the crowd further, so we stopped to listen and enjoy.

inyong1988

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Wow.. Nice shots.

Ken1997TL

Great shots

wndrlst

Thank you!

stogie1020

Wow, nice pics!

Black CL-S 4-Life

Great pics! Thanks for sharing.

LKLD

I particularly like the emotion of joy and hope on her face.



I'm sure the memory of yesterday will stay w/ you for a very long time, congrats!

Bearcat94

How come you didn't do the "Crushing the Washington Monument Between My Thumb and Forefinger" thing?








Nice pics though. Glad you could make it and have a good experience.

lcrazyaznl

iTrader: (1)

Nice pictures i took some picture of my school watching it on a projector. The whole theater was packed.




We were nice and coozy inside =P

moeronn

I didn't realize you were next to the WWII Memorial, so you couldn't really even see the Capitol from where you were. Still, you had a good view of the jumbotron and the crowd and probably had an easier time getting out of there.

Man, that looks like a long walk - all the way from Arlington National.

And what's the deal with the "Yes girls?"

lcrazyaznl

iTrader: (1)

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/200...president.html

heres a link i found of some photos from there check out the map view on how far back people were.

nokiaman

Great pictures wndrlst!! You did a great job capturing the moments and emotions of the day. I particularly like the picture of the father and son on his shoulder!

drigo

great shots wndrlst thanks for sharing...

einsatz

A few of mine...

I got to the mall at 8am, and the wait in the cold wasn't as bad as I expected. Spirits were high and everyone was in a good mood - this helped tremendously.




I was as close as you could get without tickets...

The President makes his speech:


More of mine from the inauguration: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ep_jhu/...7612823918940/
...and from the Concert on Sunday: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ep_jhu/...7612731861914/

nokiaman

Impressive view of the capitol! N.3 is my fav.

Acuraluvr

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wow... these pictures are amazing

wndrlst

Me, too. Thanks! I have one of her smiling that I took right after, and it's lovely, but this one speaks volumes; and really encompassed the general vibe out there.

Dammit!! Now why didn't I think of that?? Next time!

Yeah, we started out on the far side of the cemetery. It was a bit of a hike. We gave ourselves plenty of time if we'd been just walking through, but with all the stopping to take pics, we didn't make it as far east as I'd have liked by the time things got started. From some of the accounts I've read from people who were closer, maybe that's for the best. I felt like our day was easy. Charmed, even.

I don't know what they were about, but they were a sight to behold!

For those who haven't visited the album, I present the "Yes Girls."

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxiephotos/3216350832/" title="Yes Girls by wndrlst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3216350832_be53314a48.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Yes Girls" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxiephotos/3215499051/" title="Yes Girls by wndrlst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3215499051_bc767aae0d.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Yes Girls" /></a>

Thank you! I think that's actually my favorite from the entire day. Quickly becoming one of my favorite shots I've taken, period.

Nice stuff! Yeah, I didn't think the cold was that bad in the crowd, particularly..we were shielded from the wind. Afterward, when we were walking around the mall, then walking back, the wind picked up & it felt more bitter. Maybe just because I was tired.

I'm glad your experience nearer the Capitol was a positive one, as well.

wndrlst

Pimpin Dat Patriotism!

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxiephotos/3215473035/" title="Pimpin Dat Patriotism by wndrlst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3439/3215473035_87ce2c0750_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="Pimpin Dat Patriotism" /></a>


Oh, and moe - I checked to see if he's pimpin the greenbox, too, but nope! He's on the little flower.