Dodging all the craziness that surrounds the holidays and getting to the end of the year, there have been some pretty spectacular sunrises recently around DC. I caught a gorgeous one from the Lincoln Memorial just before heading home for a night holiday break. With the reflecting pool starting to freeze over, there were only a few other people out. A far cry from the usual bustle that accompanies a summer sunrise. It is always pleasant for me being at these amazing locations with this few people around. The stillness adds to the sense of monumentality and reflection.