Architecture photos near Dupont Circle (dialup warning)

[ljm2002]

I was strolling around near Dupont Circle last weekend, trying out my new point-and-shoot Nikon S9100:

Congressional Black Caucus building:



Trinidad and Tobago embassy? (judging from the banners)



Detail of window in Lutheran church:



Church spire:



Windows in brick building:



Investment Building:

[handmade34]

1. thanks...

love the photos, the area, the architecture

[ljm2002]

2. It is really a great area...

...if I were moving out here, that area would be high on the list of a good place to live. But then I probably couldn't afford it.

Last weekend I was walking on one of the side streets and noticed a police car parked, idling. When I came back down the block they were still there. I wasn't sure if they'd care if I jay walked, did it anyway, then passed close by the car and noticed it wasn't just any police car -- it was Secret Service. I wonder what VIP was visiting there!

I guess if you live in or around DC, you get used to such things.

[bluedigger]

3. Very nice.

That model was on my shortlist - just missed the cut.

[ljm2002]

4. I had a list of about 10 P&S's...

...this one was available refurbished from Adorama (via Ebay) for $124. Given its features and zoom range, I felt it was a no-brainer. I'm not giving up my Canon T2i, but I had to have something lighter to carry around while touristing, and really needed to minimize the outlay.

Thanks for the comment!

[bluedigger]

5. That was a great deal.

I would have taken it, too! I ended up getting an Olympus Toughman 810, because I thought it was more durable, and I'm not kind to equipment, but the Nikon was my runner-up.

Modern point and shoots take great photos and are sooo convenient. I just miss having a viewfinder, especially outside in the sun.