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Photowalking at the U.S. National Arboretum 4/24/12

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Industry Observer with Retired

Photowalking at the U.S. National Arboretum

We have another beautiful sunny morning in the Maryland suburbs and it a perfect time to visit the U.S. National Arboretum in northeast Washington, DC, fronting on the Anacostia River.

Many visitors miss the opportunity to spend some time at one of the most attractive locations in the District.  With 446 acres, the Arboretum is larger than might be expected.  A map is available at the Visitor Center.  There are miles of trails and roads that allow access to the many gardens.

This week is a good time to see the Azalea Collections which include over 15,000 azaleas on the south side of Mount Hamilton.  Take a trail to the top of Mount Hamilton, at 240 feet, for a view of the United States Capitol, only 2 miles to the west.

You will want so spend some time with this visit.  Go in the morning, pack a lunch, and enjoy many hours in a wonderful location.  Make sure you have your camera in hand, with an extra battery, for an ideal photowalking opportunity.

National Arboretum, Spring Flowers IMG_8852

Clover, National Arboretum, Spring Flowers   IMG_8856

National Arboretum, Spring Flowers IMG_8859

Make a wish!

Dandelion, National Arboretum, Spring Flowers IMG_8857

National Arboretum, Spring Flowers IMG_8863

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Azaleas, National Arboretum, Spring Flowers IMG_8868

Azaleas, National Arboretum, Spring Flowers IMG_8875

Photographs by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Comments (27)

Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Roy- these are beautiful, as always.  You prove there's so much more to see in your area besides the usual tourist attractions. 

Apr 24, 2012 12:52 AM
Donna Yates
BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge Mountains

Roy: Beautiful photos and if I was in your area, I would definitely put this place on my list. I like to do interesting things that are not the typical places people visit.

Apr 24, 2012 12:55 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good morning Roy,

Wow - I can't imagine seeing over 15,000 azaleas in bloom!  What a day it would be to have lunch on the grounds and enjoy all the beauty we are so very blessed to have.  I hope you and Dolores enjoy this amazing Tuesday in all you do my friend.

John

Apr 24, 2012 01:15 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I always appreciate your comments and your re-blogs.  

Have a wonderful week.

National Arboretum, Spring Flowers IMG_8861

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Apr 24, 2012 01:16 AM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Roy, Those sure are some beautiful photographs of some beautiful flowers!  Have a great day!

Apr 24, 2012 01:42 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Hi Roy,

Another great set of pictures and I definitely want to take the hike you suggested sometime.

Apr 24, 2012 04:13 AM
Diane Daley
Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

the colors areso vivid, thanks for sharing these great flowers with us. Have a great day.

Apr 24, 2012 04:23 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good afternoon to all.  It is always good to hear from you.

Azaleas, National Arboretum, Spring Flowers IMG_8878

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Apr 24, 2012 05:25 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

My mother in law lives in DC. The next time we visit, I will have to make a point of going to the U.S. National Arboretum.

Apr 24, 2012 10:58 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Roy - You are very fortunate to live so close to the National Arboretum.  I don't believe we have anything even remotely close to it here in Sacramento.  Shame on us.  However, I do understand that nearby Davis has a nice one, and I need to plan on visiting it soon.

Apr 24, 2012 11:09 AM
Michael S. Bolton
Michael S. Bolton,Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
MN Appraiser

Roy~I sure wish we had something like that in our area, holy smokes that's so cool. Nice job in sharing the experience for us.

Have an AWESOME day!

 

Apr 24, 2012 11:15 AM
Cindy Westfall
Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR
ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi Roy, how fortunate are you to get to spend the day in such a pretty place! Your pictures are just beautiful!

Apr 24, 2012 11:19 AM
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566
Reblog time with this intro!.......... In about an hour you can cruise from Southern Maryland to check out the Flowers in DC and come back later in the day after Commuter Traffic. There is so much to do in DC and in Baltimore MD that just name it, it's there. Exhibits, art, museums, music....what a treat to be so closeby the Nation's Capitol plus Annapolis and Baltimore. 
Apr 24, 2012 11:31 AM
Emily Medvec
eXp Realty LLC - Santa Fe, NM
Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM

Roy, the National Arboretum is a glorious place as your images attest! You certainly are the voice for all flowers!

Apr 24, 2012 11:40 AM
Cal Yoder
Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA
Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Thanks Roy! I love your photos and think you take great ones. Be well.

Cal

Apr 24, 2012 12:03 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Wow Roy, 15,000 that would be lots to take in.  I just love your photos.  Have a great day!

Apr 24, 2012 01:42 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Roy, you and Delores certainly have an eye for capturing color. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your day!

Apr 24, 2012 08:52 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good morning to all.  We have another sunny morning in Maryland.  The mourning doves are calling as I write this comment.  You will want to visit the United States National Arboretum during your next trip to Washington, DC.

National Arboretum, Spring Flowers IMG_8864

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Apr 24, 2012 09:56 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Roy  Great presentation.  I always feel sorry for folks who come to DC and don't visit the Arboretum

Apr 24, 2012 10:13 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is sometimes a good practice to revisit old blogs and reblogs. We might even find some good ideas for new posts.

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