1X

This was a shot to demonstrate the difference between 1x exposure versus 10x optical zoom as in the next pic. Taken on the Takoma platform of DC's Metro.

10X

And this is what my camera does from the same position w/ 10x optical zoom.

Ampitheatre

The ampitheatre at Arlington National Cemetery

The roof of the ampitheatre at Arlington

Lincoln

A shot across the Potomac, with the Lincoln Memorial in the distance, taken from the top of the hill at Arlington National Cemetery.

A tree against clouds

Wreaths

The section of Arlington that was decorated with Christmas wreaths, an annual tradition.

Armistead statue

The Basilica of the National Shrine

The Basilica

As shot from the top of the Washington Monument.

Bishop statue

Sami before an altar

Stained Glass in the National Shrine

Gold ceiling in the National Shrine

I may not like religion, but I acknowledge that they can make some beautiful things.

Gold ceiling in the National Shrine

National Shrine at twilight