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White House South Portico

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:22:00 -0800

This is a close-up shot of the White House's "south portico," taken from the far end of the Ellipse. The south portico was constructed in 1824 during the James Monroe administration. It is believed to have been architecturally inspired by the similar portico of the Château de Rastignac in France.

Photo by Kevin Borland. Portions of text derived from Wikipedia.

Trail Through Riverside Park

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:59:00 -0800

Kevin Borland posted a photo:

Trail at Riverside Park along the George Washington Memorial Parkway.

Photo by Kevin Borland.

Rainforest Shelter

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:26:00 -0700

Kevin Borland posted a photo:

There were a number of these shelters along La Mina Trail, some of which even had picnic tables and grills. The main purpose of this one is to provide a spot where rainforest visitors can get out of the weather when it starts pouring. All of these shelters were covered in graffiti, as were most other structures I saw in Puerto Rico.

Photo by Kevin Borland.

View of Old Rag Mountain from Pinnacles Overlook Along Skyline Drive

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:32:00 -0700

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Head at the National Harbor

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:23:00 -0700

Kevin Borland posted a photo:

This is part of the sculpture known as "The Awakening," recently moved to the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photo by Kevin Borland.

View of Hawksbill Mountain from Bettys Rock

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:59:00 -0700

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Hawksbill Mountain is the tallest mountain in Shenandoah National Park. Taken from Crescent Rock Overlook on Bettys Rock at elevation 3550 feet. Photo by Kevin Borland.

Portland Head Light

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:39:00 -0700

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Photo by Kevin Borland.

Ballajá

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:15:00 -0700

Kevin Borland posted a photo:

Below the statue, an inscription reads as follows:

Conjunto Escultorico

Alegorico al rescate del barrio de Ballajá por el pueblo Puertorriqueño

La mujer representa el barrio. El manto que la curre es el "olvido."

El hombre viejo, dotado de las garras y del craneo del Ave. de Rapiña, que intenta ocultarla, representa todas aquellas fuerzas que de algun modo han mantenido cubierta, tras el olvido, a Ballajá.

El hombre joven simboliza el nuevo espiritu de una generacion de Puertorriqueños afanados en rescatar su pasado del olvido y asi afirmar el valor de su identidad.

Photo and transcription by Kevin Borland.

Autumn Leaves On Donaldson Run

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:16:00 -0800

Kevin Borland posted a photo:

Donaldson Run is a tributary of the Potomac River. The entire length of the stream is within Arlington County, Virginia. It flows first through the Zachary Taylor Nature Area, after which it passes under Military Road and continues through the Donaldson Run Nature Area. It then flows across the fall line, over the Potomac Palisades, within the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Finally, it meets the Potomac River, just beyond the Palisades.

This photo was taken within the Donaldson Run Nature Area.

Photo by Kevin Borland.

Rees Building in Clarendon

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:22:00 -0800

Kevin Borland posted a photo:

Constructed in 1929 by the Geo. H. Rucker, Co. Although the rest of the block has been torn down to make way for a CVS store, this historic building (or at least its facade) will survive the construction, as CVS has committed to the renovation of the structure. Information from "Clarendon's Continuing Revival," Daniela Deane, Washington Post, December 13, 2007.

The most recent storefronts to occupy this building have been Vietnam Fashions and Bao Chan Jewelery sharing 3157 Wilson Blvd., and Atami Japanese Restaurant at 3155 Wilson Blvd. The entire Rees Building now has the address 3141 Wilson Blvd.

In the 1970s, this building was home to Saigon Market, a Vietnamese grocery.

Across the street is another Rucker building built in 1925, which will also be restored in the upcoming years. Photo by Kevin Borland.

Trees Along Brown Mountain Overlook

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:52:00 -0700

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View From Thorofare Mountain Overlook

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 23:56:00 -0700

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Photo by Kevin Borland.

Great Falls, Virginia

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:21:00 -0700

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Great Falls Park is part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, a United States National Park spanning parts of Virginia, the District of Columbia and Maryland. Great Falls is a series of drops in elevation along the Potomac River. Photo by Kevin Borland.

Everglades Sawgrass Prairie

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:28:00 -0700

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Sawgrass prairies such as these are the primary feature of the Florida Everglades. The iconic water and sawgrass combination in the shallow river 100 miles (160 km) long and 60 miles (97 km) wide that spans from Lake Okeechobee to Florida Bay is often referred to as the "true Everglades" or just "the Glades". Sawgrass thrives in the slowly moving water, but may die in unusually deep floods if oxygen is unable to reach its roots, and it is particularly vulnerable immediately after a fire. Where sawgrass grows densely, few animals or other plants live, although alligators choose these locations for nesting.

Photo by Kevin Borland. Portions of the text derived from Wikipedia article(s).

Potomac River

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:13:00 -0700

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This is the bridge from Arlington to Theodore Roosevelt Island. The waterway is the Potomac River. Taken from a parking lot on the Arlington side of the river.

Photo by Kevin Borland.

Thidawan and the Silver 2010 Camaro

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:39:00 -0700

Kevin Borland posted a photo:

After we wrecked the black one, Avis was kind enough to tow this silver one from Boston to Danbury for us.

Photo by Kevin Borland.

Marymount University Campus

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:48:00 -0700

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Photo by Kevin Borland.

Gulf Branch Meets the Potomac

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:16:00 -0700

Kevin Borland posted a photo:

This is where the Gulf Branch meets the Potomac along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Hikers can follow Gulf Branch down a steep descent to reach the Potomac Heritage Trail. Photo by Kevin Borland.

View Across the Great Appalachian Valley From Sunrise Mountain

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 02:43:00 -0700

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Taken from Sunrise Mountain in Sandyston Township. Directly below is the Wantage Township portion of the Great Appalachian Valley. Across the valley is Pochuck Mountain. Beyond Pochuck Mountain, the Vernon Valley is visible.

Global Warming?

nobody@flickr.com (Kevin Borland) — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 02:45:00 -0700

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Cows enjoying the sunset on a farm in Brandy Station, Virginia.

Brandy Station is a historic unincorporated community in Culpeper County. The name Brandy Station comes from the Orange and Alexandria Railroad station that was constructed in the 19th century. Brandy Station was the site of the 1863 Battle of Brandy Station, the largest predominantly cavalry engagement of the American Civil War as well as the largest to take place ever on American soil.

Brandy Station is located in the Piedmont region of Virginia, a wide strip of rolling hills at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. In the background, the sun is setting over the Blue Ridge.

Photo by Kevin Borland. Portions of text derived from Wikipedia.