Flickr user *ohad spent some time looking through the skeletal remains of Eastern Market recently, and came up with this unique perspective. Almost a little disorienting, but we like the way it makes your eyes search for just a second for the focus point. EXIF. Another good shot is here, and we have to agree with commenter {ryan} that *ohad has captured some kind of beauty in this mess.

This is one of those photos that pops up on the DCist photostream and screams, "Pick me! Pick me!" Or maybe it squealed and giggled, with the voices of all the little children whirring around at light speed. Flickr user epmd went out to Glen Echo Park to take this amusing photo at the Merry-Go-Round. EXIF.

Looks like lots of folks stuck around for the Memorial Day events in D.C. this weekend. There are some fantastic shots of Rolling Thunder celebrating their 20th anniversary, poingant images of families visiting their loved ones at Arlington Cemetery, and some more lighthearted shots like this one, of a sweet Model A Ford brought out by the Marines. Flickr user {ryan} describes them by how hard they were to shoot, the "chrome and paint gleaming everywhere and spectral highlights ... just exploding all over the place." EXIF.

Here's a fantastically colorful image to kick-off our long weekend. Flickr user firegal took a few shots of this boat filled with amusing glass art in, from her vantage point, what we assume is the Botanic Gardens (but we know you'll correct us in the comments if we're wrong). We're crossing our fingers our three days are filled with as much sunshine (and boats – there should be boats!) as this photo. EXIF.

PS: I'm aware that we used a similar photo from the same photographer for today's "About Tonight." I didn't notice until I was all finished with this. Take it as proof that DCist's editors are all really thirsty today, and can't wait to get our drink on. Can we have 4 beers?

Mindgutter brings us a stunning night-time HDR shot of a building on the UMD campus. Like DCist Heather, I'm a complete astrogeek, so the inclusion of the conjuction of the Moon and Venus is a total bonus. I also like that, if you look closely, you can see a security camera in the cupola. Big Brother -- and the Moon -- is always watching.

In the comments on the photo's Flickr page, Mindgutter asks what building this is on the UMD campus. He has marked Anne Arundel Hall on his flickr map, but it looks more like the Microbiology building to me. Are there any Terrapins out there -- past or present -- who would like to settle this? Hit the comments if you do.

Instead of drooling over more astrophotograpy (you mean you missed this gorgeous sight on Saturday night?), let's bring the lens in a little and admire this shot by Flickr user Joshua Davis (articnomad). He stopped by the Joint Services Open House, an annual air show at Andrews Air Force base, and caught this guy, part of the U.S. Army's Golden Knight jump team, floating his way back to land. EXIF.

We've noticed Sexy Fitsum's candid party shots for awhile, a little bit in the vein of Misshapes, except, you know, classier and without all the dead-eyed stares behind frizzy mops of hair. This is an exceptional image, not just for the spot-on lighting, but for the perfect composition that puts action and personality into the shot even without the help of a facial expression. EXIF.

This seemed like the perfect light-hearted photo to get us through one more day until Friday. Flickr user zachstern has already proved his mastery with the infrared lens, but usually sticks to ethereal landscapes. This time he headed over to the zoo to capture the orangutans swinging madly in their Yeti get-ups. I have no idea what's trailing from his foot, but the whole image is a fantastic "what the heck is that??" EXIF.

Flickr user andertho caught these brilliant colors in a perfectly composed shot, as a group of teeny-tiny window washers scale a Crystal City building. Of course, it's the rebel with the green bucket on the right that really makes the photo. EXIF.

Oooh! This photo is actually from January, but was just added to the DCist pool yesterday (I have to wonder if philliefan_99 waited until I was back doing Photo of the Day, knowing what a sucker I am for astrophotography). He stood at the base of the Washington Monument to take this shot of Comet McNaught, the brightest comet most of us have seen in our lifetimes. So bright, in fact, that it was able to shine through the smog and light pollution that usually obscures views from city centers (but which contributed to the gorgeous orange sky). It's almost amazing to note this was only a 1/4 second exposure.

If we may take this moment to geek out a little, these late spring nights are the perfect time to step out for a little stargazing. On a warm, clear evening, you won't even need binoculars to pick out some amazing sights. Start by finding Venus in the western sky just after sunset, which will only be visible for a few more weeks, but should be easy to find sitting right next to the new moon in a few days. Saturn sits higher in the southwest sky in the middle of Leo, also coming close to the moon around May 22. Now turn around and look in the northeast for one of the brightest stars in the sky. Not just a movie star, this is Vega, one of the most prominent stars in the summer sky and a part of the constellation Lyra. Keep your eye on it over the next month and a half, because soon Vega forms part of the Summer Triangle, a great starting point for constellation hunting. Incidentally, we'll have the first blue moon this month since 2004, on May 31.

Admit it, you were kinda disappointed the first time you saw the Statue of Liberty and realized just how...small it is. We like how Flickr user Oblivious Dude used his soft focus and angle to give ol' Abe here the massiveness he deserves.

A facial expression can say everything -- right? Well in this case, couple that with a dramatic point, and you have a complete story. We are sure it's something benign, but we'd like to think this photo is capturing a climatic moment in an international espionage mission in Georgetown over the weekend. Feel free to leave in the comments your interpretation of what was going on here. Photo taken by double agent Oblivious Dude. EXIF.

Let's admit it- springtime brings out the fuzzy side of D.C., DCist and our DCist Flickr pool -- amidst the number of blooming flowers and cute animals photographs, Andertho's photo of ducklings in the Reflecting Pool caught our eye. Perhaps it's that two of the little fellas seem to be looking right at us and quizzicly (and identically) asking: "watcha doin' out there? come on in..." We'd join ya, but we happen to know firsthand what goes on in the Reflecting Pool. EXIF.