patterns + textures in DC

just a few more snippets of my recent trip to washington dc:

stone floors at monticello.

herringbone brick walk at monticello.

stone steps at monticello visitors center.

brick at the university of viginia.

herringbone + basketweave at the university of virginia.

greek key + stripes, washington dc.

scallop brass grill, washington dc.

ornate metal window cover, washington dc.

curving cobblestones, washington dc.


concentric circles in stone, washington dc.


geometric tile pattern, chinatown, washington dc.

section of the berling wall at the newsuem.
close-up of the berlin wall.

isn't is interesting how many different patterns and textures there are in things we walk past and ON nearly everyday? well---if you live in a great place with lots of history like washington dc you will walk past these things everyday!
but really, there are so many interesting details in places like building exteriors, manhole covers, bathrooms of hotels and restaurants, airports and libraries. you just need to open your eyes and NOTICE them! inspiration is everywhere.

did you have a favorite picture from above?
where have YOU found inspiration?