Rawlins Park Magnolias

This park is across the street from the Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C. Its focal point is a statue of Major General Rawlins, who was an attorney and an aide de camp to General Ulysses S. Grant during the Civil War. He served as Secretary of War during Grant's presidency. He is best known today for hosting the best magnolia show in town each spring.

[Carolyn]

Gorgeous capture.

[Shelley]

Beautiful capture. I like how you have framed Major General Rawlins statue with the trees.

[*lynn]

Beautiful trees.. love your shots of historical places

[David Ortiz Jr]

Wow! The magnolia blooming!! Gorgeous. Great capture, especially, as noted above, framing the statue. Just a great composition Karen!

[Khawbecker]

@carolyns Thanks, Carolyn. :)

[Khawbecker]

@moxy Thank you, Shelley. I toyed with waiting one more day to get this photo, but rain appeared in the forecast for tomorrow, so today it is. :)

[Khawbecker]

@lynnz Thanks, Lynn. :) I'm glad you like the history as much as I do.

[Khawbecker]

@davydo Thanks, Dave! Hey, the drum roll has started for the big cherry blossom show. It's not too late for you and Debbie to make your flight plans. :) NPS predicts peak April 8-12.

[Claire]

Perfectly framed, wonderful blossoms

[Taffy]

This is what I imagine when I think of spring in the southeast. It's beautiful!

[Gena Pegg]

Such a lovely scene! You have composed it so beautifully! Gorgeous spring shot!

[carol white]

Beautiful magnolias,a lovely shot!!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

A very pretty scene and capture, the blossom looks beautiful.

[Lindsay]

Gorgeous scene, what a beauitful sight!

[Rachel]

Oh, super framing. A riot of blossom and a little culture :-)

[virtualbrownie]

What magnificent trees

[Khawbecker]

@claireuk Thanks, Claire. :)

[Khawbecker]

@taffy It is a treat to be able to see this each Spring.

[Khawbecker]

@eyesmile Thanks, Gena. I'm so relieved that Spring is here.

[Khawbecker]

@carolmw Thank you, Carol. :)

[Khawbecker]

@ladymagpie Thanks, Heather. :)

[Islandgirl]

Lovely flowering magnolias........great composition.

[Khawbecker]

@lindsaydaisyboo Thanks, Lindsay. I love this time of year here.

[Khawbecker]

@tryingforsighs Thanks, Rachel. :)

[Khawbecker]

@virtualbrownie It is special time of year when these bloom.

[Khawbecker]

@radiogirl Thank you!

[Shawn Kenwright]

this is great, Im becoming very interested in US civil war history. thanks for the Share.

[Khawbecker]

@kiwi_big_bear Thanks, Shawn. I have studied the US civil war for years. I'm currently reading the new book about Nicolay and Hay, who were Lincoln's secretaries. The book is called Lincoln's Boys. It's a great book so far.