In today’s post we return to Washington DC where we have a look at a place affectionately known as “The Castle”. The Smithsonian Institute has many museums and buildings spread around Washington but this one is rather unique in it’s appearance. We actually had a peek inside the gates designed by James Renwick in a previous post. This time we have approached the castle-like doors inside the Enid A Haupt Gardens.
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I really like the architecture of this building so I was drawn in fairly easily. The fisheye was still mounted after taking the shot of the gates so it was only natural to add a little drama to this entrance. 
If you are ever in the DC area, a visit to any of the Smithsonian Museums will be a fine treat.
Have a great weekend, everyone and thank you for visiting!
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Terrific use of the fisheye Jimi. And great processing as well.
Steven Perlmutter recently posted..Sunrise Window
Beautifully captured! The Castle is one of my favorite buildings in DC as well.
Erin Duke recently posted..Pretty Things
Lovely capture Jimi. Excellent use of the fisheye.
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Clever use of the fish-eye, Jimi! I like the way you seem to have kept the railings on the pathway straight whist letting the fish-eye do its thing on the building.
Mark Summerfield recently posted..Oswega Tea or Common Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)
Man, that is some front entrance! Very nice shot, Jimi.
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That is quite an entrance Jimi and it is made even more interesting with the fisheye. Have a great weekend.
Len Saltiel recently posted..City Patterns
Wonderful effect Jimi. It really makes that entrance stand out.
WOW, very nice picture, Jimi.
Victoria recently posted..Fairytale
I like your use of the fisheye Jimi. Must get one of those!
Marc Collins recently posted..County Hall
Cool POV Jimi! Try underexposing the shot a bit more to retain the detail in the skies!
Adam Allegro recently posted..Lonely Fishing Boat
Thanks for the tip, Adam. I’ll try that one, bud.
Jimi Jones recently posted..After Hours
Great shot of this wonderful place Jimi
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