We had such a great time in Washington DC for the 4th of July. Greg's wife, Amy, came into town from California for the weekend so the four of us took the adventure together. I would recommend anyone visit our Nation's Capital on the 4th of July at least once in your life. 
Josh, Amy, and Greg at noonish
Josh's brother, Jay, and his girlfriend, Liz, even met us for the fireworks!
Josh, Amy, and Greg at noonishJosh's brother, Jay, and his girlfriend, Liz, even met us for the fireworks! I remember when we arrived at the Lincoln Memorial around noon, I wondered, "Where is everyone?" I expected people as crazy as us to arrive early and camp out for the entire day. Not to worry, by 7pm we were packed together like sardines.
TIMELINE
To Our Backs; The Lincoln Memorial: 
Noon
4 PM
7 PM
Our View of the George Washington Monument:
Noon
3PM
8 PM
Here are some of my personal favorites. This experience has reignited the photographer in me. I hope you enjoy my pictures and I hope you all had a great 4th of July!
"Obama for President" 
Noon4 PM7 PMOur View of the George Washington Monument:
Noon3PM8 PMAround 4 pm, Amy and I decided to walk outside the barricaded mall to find dinner for everyone. We asked some police officers where the nearest restaurants were. Apparently close by = 7 - 10 city blocks to local cops! We walked passed the White House and into business downtown until we found burgers, fries and milkshakes. We were excited until we realized our journey was only halfway complete. When we arrived back, we promptly kicked the boys out of the chairs and scarfed down our dinner.
From about 7 - 9pm, groups of people swarmed the area. It was especially hard fighting the experienced photographers. I set my camera and tripod up way in advance to "claim my spot". My present camera is smaller than the average professionals but I thought it was pretty obvious that I was going to take pictures of the fireworks. However, when I stepped behind my camera, the photographers, who had wisely arranged their cameras directly behind mine, panicked and became agitated. "Are you going to be standing there the whole time?" they asked. "Yes?!" I replied. Disgusted, they scrambled to find a new view. This occurred at about 8pm, so I thought I was polite enough to give them about an hours warning. I think 9 hours of waiting around entitled me to my spot.
Here are some of my personal favorites. This experience has reignited the photographer in me. I hope you enjoy my pictures and I hope you all had a great 4th of July!
"Obama for President" 
10 comments:
WoW! What a great place for fireworks pictures.
I recommend it, especially to you!!
Kent and I spent the 4th in D.C. five years ago and I have to say your fireworks pictures look better than what we saw. Our show wasn't that great and I was really surprised given the location. I was also surprised there weren't a ton of food vendors (or really any at all). I thought the mall would be covered with them considering how many people were coming, but guess it's against some rules. Hope you took the metro in. I can't imagine driving into D.C. for the show and then trying to get out before the next morning. Thanks for bringing back memories. :) Love, love, love D.C.
AWESOME pictures. We saw a lot of fireworks but nothing like that. Can't wait to see you guys soon.
wow.. such cool pictures Krista!
Wow!!!! That looks absolutely amazing! I wish i could have been there to enjoy the experience with you. I was wondering where all the people were as well in the first couple of pictures. My goodness! It really filled up. Amazing.
I love the blue firework that is close to the end! The pictures look great! I never thought to go there for the fourth but you have me convinced! I would like to take a family vacation just for the fouth and see the fireworks there.
Krista, great photos of the fireworks! Makes me wish I'd been there!
DC didnt look like that when we were there. There wans't a party in January. Come out west for Joshes next round of schooling
Like everyone else said...great pics. You've convinced me to go back for a 4th of July.
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