WASHINGTON DC, United States — The Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Washington Monument stand beneath dramatic pre-dawn skies in Washington DC. The iconic memorial honors service members who fought in the Vietnam War, while the Washington Monument, an obelisk dedicated to George Washington, is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.
Photograph by David Coleman. Captured during the quiet pre-dawn hours, this photograph of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Washington Monument in Washington DC showcases the reflective wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial alongside the towering obelisk of the Washington Monument. The dramatic skies add to the somber yet powerful atmosphere of the site, where the names of over 58,000 fallen service members are etched in polished black granite. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a tribute to those who served in one of America's most controversial conflicts, while the Washington Monument, one of the tallest structures in the city, stands as a symbol of the nation’s founding. This view of two iconic landmarks at dawn emphasizes the historical and emotional significance of the National Mall, making it a popular spot for visitors and photographers alike.
Size: 7530px × 5020px
Location: National Mall, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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