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17-Jan-2021

Roadblock on Massachusetts Ave

Even in our neighborhood of Capitol Hill, getting around wasn’t easy on Sunday and is probably more difficult now.

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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.

Not this way, posted earlier:

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Philip Game20-Jan-2021 11:42
Some striking reportage images here, from our reporter on the spot! I, too, like the backdrop of storm clouds for this one. As I write, you must be anticipating the big day ahead....
Julie Oldfield20-Jan-2021 02:13
The stormy clouds fit the mood well. V
larose forest photos19-Jan-2021 20:15
Bill says it all... but instead of a coming together in celebration it has come to this. This looks like a scene from somewhere at war (well, in a sense that is what it is). V
danad19-Jan-2021 10:19
Impressive ! V.
Bill Miller18-Jan-2021 23:27
To think that inauguration should be a day to come together
Nick Paoni18-Jan-2021 22:53
Hope all this protection works on Wed and beyond.
janescottcumming18-Jan-2021 22:52
Such a shame. DC is such a great city to explore. So much to see and do.
Mairéad18-Jan-2021 21:44
There's certainly a big security presence - really hope the inauguration passes off peacefully.
Ika Zinka Eferl18-Jan-2021 18:55
Great report, good compo! V
joseantonio18-Jan-2021 18:48
nice image with that beautiful sky.V.