Near the Smithsonian National Air and Space museum, this carousel was built in the 1940s in Baltimore. The carousel is unique in that it had four moving horses abreast. Click on the image for a larger view.
Category Archives: Washington DC
Washington Monument
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Visitor
An adult cicada on our 5th floor window screen. Click on the image for a larger view.
Gains and Losses
Cicada exoskeletons mixed with undeveloped cicada nymphs under a tree. Not all cicada nymphs reach their adult stage. The adult cicada near the top of the image on the tree was not able to develop its wings properly. Click in the image for a larger view.
Emergence
Adult cicada holding onto its exoskeleton while its wings develop. This is a critical stage in its development as the wings are easily deformed if they contact another object. The color of the adult will darken to black after this. Click on the image for a larger view.
Transformed
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Metamorphosis
A small security light illuminates the nocturnal emergence of a cicada from its underground-living shell to its new flying and tree-dwelling form. Click on the image for a larger view.
Brood X
Cicadas from brood X are emerging in the city. This cohort began their journey 17 years ago. Scientists estimate that up to 1.4 million of these insects will emerge per acre. Click on the image for a larger view.
Black Lives Matter Plaza
Black Lives Matter Plaza stretches two block to Lafayette Plaza. The White House can be seen at the end. Click on the image for a larger view.
Fort Reno Park
Fort Reno Park is on the highest natural point in the District of Columbia at 409 ft (125 M). The Washington Monument is taller at 555 ft (169 m) above sea level. Continue reading
