Smithsonian Folklife Festival by khawbecker

Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Each year, the Smithsonian Institute hosts a Folklife Festival that focuses on various cultures and states. This year, the two countries are China and Kenya. As you can see in this photo, they are busily setting up the venue tents on the Mall between the Capitol building and the Washington Monument. The festival opens this Wednesday, June 25, and runs through July 6 (with a break on June 30 and July 1).

Barely visible in the background on the left is the front cornice of the Supreme Court building. The dome on the background right is the Library of Congress.
Wow, there is something happening all the time there. What an inspiring place to live in. I like the wide angle on this.
June 21st, 2014  
Oh that sounds and looks like fun!! Fantastic view point! Great shot of all these grand government buildings!
June 21st, 2014  
Super composition and nice capture of the Capitol and Library of Congress! I didn't quite catch the Supreme Court. Lovely photo Karen! And EVERGREEN besides. :-)
June 21st, 2014  
Cool
June 21st, 2014  
Great view. It sounds like it should be a great Festival.
June 21st, 2014  
A fabulous shot. Fav
June 21st, 2014  
Tom
Wonderful capture, use of the light and pov
June 21st, 2014  
Great capture:-)
June 21st, 2014  
Great capture with the backdrop of the famous building.
June 21st, 2014  
Lovely shot!
Sounds like it'll be a great festival.
June 21st, 2014  
@carolyns Thanks, Carolyn. :) It is an active place to live. I'm certain I'm not aware of even half of the events going on in the city at any given time.
June 22nd, 2014  
@eyesmile Thanks, Gena!
June 22nd, 2014  
@davydo Thanks, Dave! The top cornice of the Supreme Court building is barely showing on the left side just above the Capitol wing.
June 22nd, 2014  
@cljs Thanks, Chris.
June 22nd, 2014  
@ellida Thank you, Graham. The festival will be great if it is not too hot.
June 22nd, 2014  
@thresheg Thank you, Graham! I appreciate the fav!
June 22nd, 2014  
@tosee Thank you, Tom!
June 22nd, 2014  
@carolmw Thanks, Carol!
June 22nd, 2014  
@ladymagpie Thank you, Heather. :)
June 22nd, 2014  
@radiogirl Thank you! I hope to visit the festival if it's not too steaming hot.
June 22nd, 2014  
Great capture and POV! Sounds like a fun time!
June 22nd, 2014  
Wish I could be there! Nice!
June 22nd, 2014  
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