Our Washington, D.C.

Our nations capital is truly a distinctive setting, with historical and cultural sites around just about every corner. "Our Washington, D.C." is a pictorial celebration showcasing the areas stunning monuments and scenes, offering a glimpse into what makes this city so unique—from the historic homes, trendy neighborhoods, and diverse special events and festivals to the people who live and work in the capital city. Such locales as the Washington Monument, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the U.S. Capitol building, the White House(including rare interior photos), Arlington National Cemetery, the National Zoo, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Arboretum, the Spy Museum, Mt. Vernon, and the Potomac River are brought to life in "Our Washington, D.C." Featuring the striking photography of Paul M. Franklin, historical images, and detailed captions that capture the essence of Washington, D.C., this is a fabulous presentation of the area that is both our past and our future.

Our nation's capitol is always a popular tourist destination, with historical and cultural sites around just about every corner. Such locales as the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Monument, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, the U.S. Capitol Building, the White House (including rare interior photos), Arlington National Cemetery, the National Zoo, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Arboretum, the Spy Museum, Mt. Vernon, and the Potomac River are brought to life in Our Washington, D.C.This grand pictorial features striking photography, including some historical images, along with detailed captions that capture the essence of Washington, D.C., from the historic homes, trendy neighborhoods, and diverse special events and festivals to the people who live and work in the capital city.

Paul Franklin is a travel photographer and writer whose work has appeared in numerous national publications, including Yankee, WoodenBoat, Travel America, Coast to Coast, Harrowsmith, and others. Paul also photographed Voyageur Press\u2019 Our Washington, D.C. and The Barnes and Noble Complete Guide to the Public Parks and Gardens of Washington, D.C. He has authored numerous books, including the Eyewitness Travel Guides Canada and Southwest USA & Las Vegas, and the AAA Spiral Guide to Washington, D.C. He collaborated with Nancy Mikula on South Carolina\u2019s Plantations and Historic Homes for Voyageur Press. He is a member of the American Society of Media Photographers and the American Society of Travel Writers.