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Then & Now on Lens4anEye Then and Now by Lens4anEye photos by Robert Carlson One of my favorite treatments of photography is the time lapse series. this is where I return to a locations usually years later and get try to get the same photo again. Once and again is typically enough, but some subjects get the full treatment of 3, 4, 5 or more events over many years. The two photos here are the same Metro Station escalator set at duPont Circle in Washington, DC. the first is circa 2005 and the second is June 2023. Note: ClickaSnap changed their URL format and these Bit.ly reference are no longer valid A lot of commuters have ascended and descended those three stairways.     Everyone can view my photographs at ClickaSnap. Only subscribers can Like and Comment. ClickaSnap offers Free subscriptions which is (currently) necessary for purchasing images. Currently, payment through ClickaSnap is only available via PayPal. Non-subscribers can email

Union Station Washington, DC East Hall of Union Station, Washington, DC This grand railroad station opened in October, 1909 and features the Beaux-Arts architectural style. More recently is was given a major renovation completed in 1988 after a rood leak caused damage extensive enough to warrant closure until all the work was completed. Click for larger view Doors in and around the station have brass door handle plates such as this. The central wheel is the motif of a steam locomotive drive wheel and the two eagles symbolize the United States.  Grand marble floors and columns maintain the historic decor of this building.  Union Station serves three rail operations, Amtrak, MARC and Metro Rail. Additionally, there is a parking structure and intercity bus terminal behind the main station.  One of the features of the renovation is a shopping mall and food court in and under the Center Hall. The deign style was carried from the original building to the new construction. Curved Stairs to lo