We Do Amazing Things...People Project part 2

I spent a week in 2010 visiting a friend of mine, Lee Barkalow, who was studying at George Washington University which is settled in the nations capital. While on vacation I had time to explore it all, on the other hand Lee was still in school, so I spent my time walking and riding the subway around the city on my own. With delicate breezes and a chilled air the city would greet me every morning as I would start my day with a coffee and a quick walk to the subway station. With my camera in hand and the desire to explore some place new I would ride under the cities expansive history to the National Mall. As columns of marble loom over head and man made determination surround the lush field of grass I could only stand and listen to the city around me.

In the image above daily commuters from D.C. and the surrounding communities make their way to work, school, the National Mall and so many other places that a boy from a small California town could only imagine a city of that stature could hold. Just the ride on the subway was a thrill in its own. As I'm sure I'm not the only one who plays this game I started to experiment with my experience on the subway. Instead of finding a seat I stood in the middle of the car, in reach of a handle, and I awaited for the ride to begin. With a steady stance I rode the ebb and flow of the rocking subway ride. As it was difficult in the beginning I slowly grew in experience as so many other Washingtonians have before me.  Some were so used to riding the system that falling asleep standing up was just a way to pass the time...