Smithsonian Castle

Is believed to be the Smithsonian's first and oldest building. It first opened its doors in 1855. The Castle closed last February for its first major renovation in more than 50 years and is not scheduled to reopen for another 4 years. Thankfully the gates remain surrounds the castle remain open to walk around the outside gardens. The couple on the left looked like they were having engagement photos taken and I saw them again at the Lincoln Memorial. The Saucer Magnolias are almost at full bloom.

[katy]

What a beautiful setting for engagement photos! Your photo is perfect and shows the beautiful springtime trees

[Glover Shearron, Jr.]

Quite a stately place, nice

[Peter Dulis]

So nice

[Jane Pittenger]

Oh those cherry trees….

[Rick]

Lovely capture of the castle.

[Babs]

Beautiful arrangement what an impressive building and garden

[Brian]

Wow!

[Diana]

A fabulous capture and wonderful symmetry.

[John Falconer]

Lovely capture and narrative

[Bec]

Lovely scene and symmetry.

[Bill]

What a nice looking building which was well captured.

[Mallory]

This is such a beautiful shot! I somehow missed it. So sorry to hear about the bridge! What a tragedy and shock!
We are heading to Baltimore next week.

[bkb in the city]

Beautiful shot