Lincoln Memorial in the Rain – During the 2013 Government Shutdown

Captured on 35mm film during the 2013 U.S. federal government shutdown, this photograph shows the Lincoln Memorial standing quietly in the rain as public access was temporarily restricted. Reflections shimmer across the wet pavement while dark skies and an overhead aircraft add to the somber atmosphere, documenting an uncommon moment in American history. Photographed with a Nikon FM, the classic grain and tonal range of black-and-white film enhance the timeless character of one of the nation's most iconic landmarks, preserving both the architecture and the historical significance of an extraordinary day in Washington, D.C. #LincolnMemorial #WashingtonDC #NationalMall #DistrictOfColumbia #GovernmentShutdown #History #DocumentaryPhotography #ArchitecturePhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #FilmPhotography #35mmFilm #HistoricLandmark #RainPhotography #NationalParkService #NikonFM #EngelPhotography