Not this way by Helen Betts

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17-Jan-2021

Not this way

One of the many street closures on Capitol Hill, about six blocks from the Capitol. Pedestrians could get through, but not cars.

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We went down to the US Capitol, or at least as close as we could get, to see what things looked like. I'd have to say it was an almost surreal way to spend a Sunday afternoon -- photographing the many Capitol Police, National Guardsmen, Metropolitan Police, military trucks, police cruiser roadblocks and high fences that now populate our beautiful city. I'm hoping that we can all come together as a country and put a quick end to this kind of thing because this is no way to live.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly
unsharp.

Beyond the police barricade, posted earlier:

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Julie Oldfield		20-Jan-2021 02:14
It’s like a big crime scene. V

LynnH		18-Jan-2021 17:42
Like the Constitution Ave sign incorporated with this scene. V

Blandine Mangin		18-Jan-2021 17:23
vu les derniers évènements, on comprend les précautions prises ! v

Industrial Heritage		18-Jan-2021 15:21
Well, it's allover the news here. Not something to be proud of and I think nobody would have expect to see this happening. At least we have your photos to proof that it is not "fake news"

bill friedlander		18-Jan-2021 15:10
So sad to see the nation's capitol turned into a war zone. V

Philip P		18-Jan-2021 15:10
The colors on the police cars harmonize well with the red brick buildings. Great shot, and a statement on modern times.

marie-jose wolff		18-Jan-2021 14:37
I like the architecture of this red building behind the police cars. Hopefully peace will return to this great democratic country!

Tom LeRoy		18-Jan-2021 14:36
Thanks for showing the reality that's going on in D.C. Hope things will get better and soon! V

Jeff Real		18-Jan-2021 13:52
What a powerful way to tell of this time. It will be fascinating to study your work in the years to come. So glad that you are documenting these happenings. V

John Hamers		18-Jan-2021 13:30
Hopefully things getter for you and the people of DC after the 20th. !V

larose forest photos		18-Jan-2021 13:30
As you say, this is no way to live. Who'd have thought something that previous presidents handled gracefully (transitioning of the presidency) could lead to this. I hope the future brings more peaceful times.

joseantonio		18-Jan-2021 12:44
at least pedestrians can go through.V...