WASHINGTON DC, États-Unis — Snow couvre le mémorial Martin Luther King Jr sur les rives du Tidal Basin après qu'une tempête de neige a frappé Washington DC.
6706 x 4476 px | 56,8 x 37,9 cm | 22,4 x 14,9 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
22 février 2015
Lieu:
MLK Memorial, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Photograph by David Coleman. The National Mall, often referred to as "America's front yard, " presents a stunning winter tableau when blanketed in snow. This expansive open space in the heart of Washington, D.C., stretches for about two miles from the United States Capitol in the east to the Lincoln Memorial in the west, with the Washington Monument rising at its center. In winter, snow transforms this iconic landscape, softening the outlines of monuments and memorials and creating a serene, almost ethereal atmosphere. The white expanse contrasts sharply with the dark silhouettes of leafless elm trees that line the Mall's edges. Snow-covered pathways crisscross the area, often marked by footprints of visitors braving the cold to experience this unique view of America's capital. The National Mall, conceived by Pierre Charles L'Enfant in 1791 and refined by the McMillan Plan of 1902, serves as a grand stage for American democracy and history. It is home to numerous Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of American History and the National Air and Space Museum, whose neoclassical facades take on a different character when dusted with snow. During snowfall, the Reflecting Pool, when not frozen, offers mirror images of the snow-laden surroundings, doubling the visual impact of the wintry scene. The Mall's open spaces, usually bustling with activity, become quieter, allowing for contemplative views of the snow-capped memorials and monuments. Maintained by the National Park Service, the National Mall attracts millions of visitors annually, with winter offering a unique perspective on this symbol of American heritage and democracy.
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