A view from the escalators heading up to the platform at the Braddock metro station. I took another one where you couldn't see any of the windows at the top there and instead it was just a blur of light. Was that the better picture? I don't know. I do know the DC Metro system provides some really incredible views like this if you're looking. There's a beauty to the symmetry of everything—the geometric forms, the distinctive tiles on the floors, the curved surfaces of the stations. I met someone recently who has lived here for years and never ever takes the metro; hates it. She drives. Everywhere. Her excuse is that she grew up in a place w/out public transportation so she's just not used to it. Hmph. I grew up in places w/out public transportation and that only makes me love it more. True, the bus system intimidates me, but the metro? Love. It. Oh, and I also love these perspective shots of the the signposts telling you where each line goes (see thumbnail above). I don't know why; I just like these pics. Maybe I'll collect a whole set. I still need to make it over to the new New York Ave. station...