Washington, DC

Washington, DC was Maroon’s home for over fifty years. During that period, he created was is probably the definitive photographic collection of the city. Read more.

US Capitol - Moonrise Behind the DomeThis shot was created over three days with major cooperation from the Capitol authorities. On the first day, Maroon scouted the angle of the Dome and the time and location of the moon. On the second, Capitol crew… — **US Capitol - Moonrise Behind the Dome**
This shot was created over three days with major cooperation from the Capitol authorities. On the first day, Maroon scouted the angle of the Dome and the time and location of the moon. On the second, Capitol crew “played” with the various lights in the dome until Maroon found the proper balance and drama for what he wanted to create. On the third, he took the shot in just minutes as the fast moving moon was only in the proper position briefly. He had one chance to get it right.

Capitol - Harrier Jet on MallFrom the military celebration on the Mall in 1991 after the Persian Gulf War. Army, Navy Air Force and Marines are all represented in the four servicemen in the foreground. — **Capitol - Harrier Jet on Mall**
From the military celebration on the Mall in 1991 after the Persian Gulf War. Army, Navy Air Force and Marines are all represented in the four servicemen in the foreground.

Georgetown, DC - Wisconsin AvenueFebruary 19, 1977. This iconic shot looks down Wisconsin Avenue after the famous blizzard. — **Georgetown, DC - Wisconsin Avenue**
February 19, 1979. This iconic shot looks down Wisconsin Avenue after the famous blizzard.

US Capitol - The Dome at DuskThis shot was the cover of Maroon’s 1993 book on the US Capitol. Photographed from the roof of RFK stadium. — **US Capitol - The Dome at Dusk**
This shot was the cover of Maroon’s 1993 book on the US Capitol. Photographed from the roof of RFK stadium.

**US Capitol - Old Post Office Pavilion**

Lincoln Memorial - MoonsetIn 1964, this photograph was the cover of Maroon’s first book, Washington, Magnificent Capitol. — **Lincoln Memorial - Moonset**
In 1964, this photograph was the cover of Maroon’s first book, Washington, Magnificent Capitol.

**White House - North Side in Springtime**

Old Executive Office Building - In WinterFrom the blizzard of 1966. Today, Pennsylvania Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic. In this shot a DC Transit bus it picking up passengers as on any other street. — **Old Executive Office Building - In Winter**
From the blizzard of 1966. Today, Pennsylvania Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic. In this shot a DC Transit bus it picking up passengers as on any other street.

Washington Monument - Cherry Blossoms at NightThis timeless shot was taken in 1958. — **Washington Monument - Cherry Blossoms at Night**
This timeless shot was taken in 1958.

Georgetown - Q StreetTaken in 1966, on Maroon’s way home from a New Years party. — **Georgetown - Q Street**
Taken in 1966, on Maroon’s way home from a New Years party.

**Jefferson Memorial - Tidal Basin with Rainbow**

**Jefferson Memorial - Cherry Blossoms at Dawn**

US Capitol - "Freedom" with Moonrise — **US Capitol** **- "Freedom" with Moonrise**

Supreme Court - West Front in WinterThis shot was taken in 1954, only three years after Maroon’s work in Europe combining architecture and people. It has been featured on dozens of magazine covers since. The focus is on the leaves in the foreground,… — **Supreme Court - West Front in Winter**
This shot was taken in 1954, only three years after Maroon’s work in Europe combining architecture and people. It has been featured on dozens of magazine covers since. The focus is on the leaves in the foreground, leaving the Court soft and looming in the background.

White House - North Side in Winter — **White House** **- North Side in Winter**

US Capitol - Canopy of the Dome — **US Capitol** **- Canopy of the Dome**

White House - Viewed from the Washington Monument — **White House** **- Viewed from the Washington Monument**

Washington Monument - Viewed from the Mall at Sunset — **Washington Monument** **- Viewed from the Mall at Sunset**

Arlington Cemetary - Silent Dawn — **Arlington Cemetary** **- Silent Dawn**

Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument - Daffodils in Springtime — **Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument** **- Daffodils in Springtime**

US Capitol - Viewed from the Washington MonumentVirtually the same shot can be taken today as it is only dated by the cars of the time. — **US Capitol** **- Viewed from the Washington Monument**
Virtually the same shot can be taken today as it is only dated by the cars of the time.

US Capitol - The Mall at Sunrise US Capitol with the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. — **US Capitol** **- The Mall at Sunrise**
US Capitol with the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.

Supreme Court - At Night — **Supreme Court** **- At Night**

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal - Rowboats — **Chesapeake & Ohio Canal** **- Rowboats**

US Capitol - View from the Senate LibraryThe view down the Mall towards the Washington Monument from the Senate Library in the US Capitol. — **US Capitol** **- View from the Senate Library**
The view down the Mall towards the Washington Monument from the Senate Library in the US Capitol.

**Washington, DC - The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception**

**Georgetown University - Winter Snowfall**

US Capitol - Roses Along Pennsylvania Avenue — **US Capitol** **- Roses Along Pennsylvania Avenue**

US Capitol - At Dusk, from Arlington — **US Capitol** **- At Dusk, from Arlington**

US Capitol - South Portico — **US Capitol** **- South Portico**

**US Capitol - Reflecting Pool at Moonrise**

Georgetown University - Scull — **Georgetown University** **- Scull**

Smithsonian Institution - Morning StrollTaken in the early 1960s, trees frame the silhouette of one of Washington’s most spectacular examples of architecture. — **Smithsonian Institution - Morning Stroll**
Taken in the early 1960s, trees frame the silhouette of one of Washington’s most spectacular examples of architecture.

US Capitol - Fourth of July FireworksThis rare angle shows the Capitol in front of the Washington Monument. Usually it is seen the other way around given the topography of the area. This photograph is a time exposure from the roof of RFK stadium. — **US Capitol** **- Fourth of July Fireworks**
This rare angle shows the Capitol in front of the Washington Monument. Usually it is seen the other way around given the topography of the area. This photograph is a time exposure from the roof of RFK stadium.

US Capitol - Fourth of July Fireworks with ScaffoldingTaken July 4, 1999. The monument underwent an extensive restoration project between the years of 1998 and 2001. During this time it was completely covered in scaffolding. The project included cle… — **US Capitol** **- Fourth of July Fireworks with Scaffolding**
Taken July 4, 1999. The monument underwent an extensive restoration project between the years of 1998 and 2001. During this time it was completely covered in scaffolding. The project included cleaning, repairing and repointing the monument's exterior and interior stonework.

**Washington Monument - Tulips in Springtime**

Washington Monument - Reflecting Pool at Dawn — **Washington Monument** **- Reflecting Pool at Dawn**

"I had originally trained to be an architect, and in 1950, after college graduation, I went to Europe to attend the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Two of my favorite subjects in studying architecture were design and the history of architecture. My architectural training prepared me to be an architect, but because of my camera I have ended up interpreting other architects' work instead of designing my own. Still, many of the same principles apply: shadow and light, perspective, textures, shapes, relationship of elements, and fundamentally making order out of chaos.

During my time in Paris, and simultaneous travels around Europe during that year, I was introduced to architectural realities that I had only studied about in the history books, and I developed an appreciation for the beauty of architecture produced through the ages that has grown and matured ever since.

The Beaux-Arts method in Paris was the foundation of the study of architecture in an academic setting. It was founded on the principle that Greek and Roman architecture had stood the test of time, and classical architecture was the epitome of beauty.

When George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were planning the kind of country America was to be, they decided to base it on the Greek and Roman political systems. As they and Pierre L'Enfant meticulously planned the city of Washington, it was designed to reflect the architectual glories of Greece and Rome. They wanted nothing to do with monarchistic England, and its Georgian architecture. The architecture of official Washington reflects what the Founding Fathers envisioned, and later the Beaux-Arts later taught. Although the Capitol reflects the various architects who designed it over a hundred year period, it still has a remarkable unity - due to the respect each of those architects paid to classical architecture. No photographer with an ounce of poetry in his soul could turn back from what this city affords."