Thursday, December 17, 2009

Almost Sepia … and a Door…

Is it a Window Views or a Sepia Scenes? Or both?

I mean, it’s almost a sepia, it has a door … as well as lots of windows.
And it’s definitely grainy. Sorry for that.


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I photographed this gallery at the Franciscan Monastery in Washington DC.

A peaceful hidden place which is usually what I prefer to see when I travel or visit a town.
I mean, I can find the White House on Google Images, can’t I?
Besides … they’d never allow me to take pictures in there.

Franciscan Monastery Washington 2
But there were lots and lots of photo opportunities inside the monastery when we took the guided tour…

Franciscan Monastery Washington

… as well as outside.

Click the links to find more Sepia Scenes and more Window Views.

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20 comments:

  1. quillyDecember 17, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    This monastery is beautiful. I hope I someday get to see it.

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  2. Suburban GirlDecember 17, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    I love that courtyard! Nice pics.

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  3. aspiritofsimplicityDecember 17, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    Oh I think the graininess adds to the photo. I honestly don't think it would be as good without it. I love the way that you have captured even the detail of the swirls on the columns. Great photo.

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  4. Wanda.....December 17, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    The graininess made it resemble a print in a large oversized 65 year old Bible I have of my Mother's. Loved your photos Jientje.

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  5. moneythoughtsDecember 17, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    I agree the grainy photo is very nice. I like the feeling it gives. All the other pictures are nice too.

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  6. LoreeDecember 17, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    What a bueatiful monastery. It looks so peaceful.

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  7. LceelDecember 17, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    Grainy schmainy. It's gorgeous. As are the rest.

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  8. kayerjDecember 17, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    positively inspiring

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  9. UnknownDecember 17, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    Wow I have been to D.C. many times when my daughter lived in Maryland and I have never seen this monastery! I will have to go there for sure next visit. I loved the old world looking picture. I also loved the abstract pics of the light house and the light! So beautiful and colorful! Are you getting ready for the Christmas Holiday and New Year? I wish I were ready! Next year.....uh huh...next year will be different LOl.

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  10. JoyceDecember 17, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    My son lives close to DC so when we visit we go often but I have never been to this monastary but am asking him to put this wonderful tour on our next trip to the DC area. Beautiful photos. Merry Christmas.
    Joyce

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  11. MelliDecember 18, 2009 at 12:38 AM

    Isn't that wonderful that people who never knew it was there are now anxious to visit it! It is a little known treasure... I enjoyed sharing it with you.

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  12. LeoraDecember 18, 2009 at 2:32 AM

    A pretty place, this monastery. Is it interesting to be taught about a place a 4 hour drive from my home by someone who lives across the ocean? I'm fond of the gray cat.

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  13. EveDecember 18, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    You seem to find the most beautiful buildings and grounds wherever you go. I enjoyed those pictures. Thanks for showing me a part of the US that I will never see.

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  14. RobinDecember 18, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    Grainy perhaps, but I love the perspective in that first shot. The monastary looks like a wonderful place to explore, camera in hand.

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  15. IngridDecember 18, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Looks like a beautiful place ! I would like to see the white house although I know you can't take any pictures there, just by curiosity !
    We have a lot of snow here !

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  16. UnknownDecember 18, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    That's a gorgeous place and beautiful pictures. Love the treatment of the first shot. Poster perfect!

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  17. rumaDecember 18, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Thank you for showing the work which was full of the emotion.

    From the Far East.
    Greetings.

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  18. maryt/theteachDecember 19, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    jientje, your photos are exquisite..We have a place here in NYC called the Cloisters which looks very much like your monestery and is an opportunity for such picture-taking! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

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  19. maryt/theteachDecember 19, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    monastery...

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  20. The Retired OneDecember 21, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    These are gorgeous photos! I LOVE seeing places thru our lenses!!

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