The American Flag flies high next to the Washington Monument in downtown Washington, D.C. © Mike Lynaugh

The United States Capitol and Peace Monument © Mike Lynaugh

Cherry Blosssoms in full bloom at the Tidal Basin with the Jefferson Memorial. © Mike Lynaugh

The Marine Corps Memorial, also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial, at sunset. © Mike Lynaugh

The Jefferson Memorial at sunset. © Mike Lynaugh

A candle light vigil at the Jefferson Memorial on the one year anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. © Mike Lynaugh

The United States Capitol Building is reflected in the reflecting pool at sunset. © Mike Lynaugh

The Korean War Memorial at night. © Mike Lynaugh

The United States Capitol Building with a fountain. © Mike Lynaugh

Storm clouds over the White House. © Mike Lynaugh

The Marine Corps Memorial, also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial, with the Washington, D.C. skyline. © Mike Lynaugh

The Fourth of July in Washington, D.C. Note: The lights are turned off on the Washington Monument due to the increased threat of a terror attack on Washington, since this is the first July 4th celebration after the attacks of September 11, 2001. © Mike Lynaugh

The Vietnam War Memorial, also known simply as "The Wall", at night. © Mike Lynaugh

The Vietnam War Memorial, also known simply as "The Wall", at night. The Washington Monument can be seen reflected in The Wall. © Mike Lynaugh

The Korean War Memorial and Washington Monument at night. © Mike Lynaugh

The Washington Monument as seen from the Jefferson Memorial at night. © Mike Lynaugh

The Congressional Christmas Tree and United States Capitol Building. © Mike Lynaugh

The White House decorated for Christmas. © Mike Lynaugh

The United States Capitol Building reflected in the reflecting pool. © Mike Lynaugh

The George Washington Statue is seen inside the United States Capitol Building rotunda. © Mike Lynaugh

Snow falls at the White House. © Mike Lynaugh

The White House decorated for Christmas. © Mike Lynaugh

The National Christmas Tree and White House. © Mike Lynaugh

The Congressional Christmas Tree and Dome of the United States Capitol Building. © Mike Lynaugh

The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. © Mike Lynaugh

The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.