Simón Bolívar in Snowfall

A gift from the Venezuelan government, this statue of Simón Bolívar was installed in this park across the street from the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1955. Simón Bolívar helped to lead Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia to independence from the Spanish Empire. The statue's dark granite base provided an excellent contrast to the falling snow today.

[Carolyn]

Love this snowy picture and the history lesson. Too bad Venezuela is having so many issues now.

[Khawbecker]

@carolyns Thank you, Carolyn. I agree about Venezuela.

[Chris Stapleton]

Cool

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

A very pretty scene with the falling snow. A great looking statue and history. Lovely capture.

[Khawbecker]

@cljs Thanks, Chris.

[Khawbecker]

@ladymagpie Thank you, Heather. It's a long way from blooming daffodils. :)

[Julie]

great shot and interesting history

[David Ortiz Jr]

Beautifully shot Karen! Still cannot over the radical difference in our weather. It was 76 degrees here yesterday when you took this lovely picture.

[Khawbecker]

@tuning4ork Thanks, Julie! And thanks for the Fav! :)

[Khawbecker]

@davydo Thanks, Dave! I know. I love to see wide contrast between the subjects of our photos!

[Shelley]

Very cool shot.

[Khawbecker]

@moxy Thanks, Shelley!

[Je77rey]

Lovely shot.

[Khawbecker]

@je77rey Thank you for your comments. :)