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D.C.’s Best Sunsets, Captured on Instagram

Over 15 beautiful photos of the District once the lights go out

By Michelle Goldchain@goldchainam Jun 27, 2016, 3:51pm EDT

#dcsunset #livingindc #dcrealtor #dcrealtorlife #chasingsunsets #acreativedc #igdc

A photo posted by Arynne Crane (@arynnecrane) on Apr 5, 2016 at 1:49pm PDT

Whether in daylight or night time, in sunshine or in a downpour, Washington, D.C. is a beautiful city, perfect for capturing on Instagram. Below, Curbed has compiled some of the best sunset photos found on the photo-sharing service. These photos tour the District's monuments, residential neighborhoods, and nearby attractions.

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Tonight's DC sunset.

A photo posted by Mica Powers (@mica4life) on Feb 4, 2016 at 5:04pm PST

Another look at a DC sunset... #fotodc #bythings #igdc #upoutdc #dcfocused #sunset #washingtondc #washingtondaily #washingtondcphotographer #washingtonian #washingtonianmag #exposeddc #downtowndcbid #mydccool #dcsunset #washingtondcphotography #dctography #pennquarter

A photo posted by John J Young (@photoartbyjjy) on Jun 23, 2016 at 1:33pm PDT

From last week at this place. 6.14.16. A beautiful sunset. No filter. #igdc #dcsunset #mydccool #dcfocused #exploredc #sunset #washingtondc #dctography #sunset_madness #sunset_hub #sunset_stream #sky_sultans

A photo posted by Kevin Krasnow (@wanderer_1980) on Jun 23, 2016 at 4:21pm PDT

Tonight's awesome DC sunset.

A photo posted by Mica Powers (@mica4life) on Feb 26, 2016 at 6:34pm PST

Another #stunning #sunset in #DC this evening complimented by #gorgeous weather! #lincolnmemorial #dcsunset #beautiful #epic #lovely #clouds #iphonography #iphoneonly #iphonesia #monuments

A photo posted by Omar Baddar (@obaddar) on Jun 7, 2016 at 5:42pm PDT

WOW by @jacobsd19: Sunset in #logancircle. #competinggrams #dcsunset #14thandu #washingtondc #dc #wdc #igersdc #igdc #dmv #dcchillin #instadc #dclife #ilovedc #dcliving

A photo posted by 14th & U (@14thandu) on Jan 31, 2016 at 6:23pm PST

Once the tallest structure in the world, at just over 555 feet, the Washington Monument still holds the title of world’s tallest stone structure and obelisk. : @melissa.trinidad #MyDCcool

A photo posted by Washington DC (@visitwashingtondc) on Jun 22, 2016 at 4:57am PDT

@washingtondcua's night tour runs at the perfect time! Sunset behind the Washington Monument....seriously gorgeous

A photo posted by @millermenot on Jun 1, 2016 at 1:30pm PDT

Journée bien froide aujourd'hui à DC mais un couché de soleil magnifique. #DC #dclife #washington #washingtondc #sunset #dcsunset #couchedesoleil #jeffersonmemorial #tidalbassin #instagood #instagoodnight #memorial #americanmemories #usa #nofilter

A photo posted by Elise Huguette (@elisehuguette) on Feb 13, 2016 at 6:18pm PST

Getting our 10,000 steps in tonight took us up to Union Market. #unionmarket #dcsunset #nedc

A photo posted by Jennifer Kaiser-Moretty (@jennifermoretty) on Jun 11, 2016 at 7:01pm PDT

obsessed with this #DCsunset #fireinthesky #sundayvibes

A photo posted by Liz Cheung (@ebethcheung) on Jan 31, 2016 at 2:57pm PST

#DCSUNSET too scared to lean over rail

A photo posted by Julia Rambler (@julia_rambler) on Jun 7, 2016 at 5:11pm PDT

•The wise create proverbs for fools to learn, not to repeat • • • #igdc #acreativedc #exposeddc #dcfocused #dctography #fotodc #dcsunset #jbsankara #sonya7s #africanproverb #washingtondaily #saidawiseafrican #sunset #mydccool #vsco #goldenhour #brookland #justgoshoot #instantdc

A photo posted by Jean-Baptiste SANKARA (@jbsankara) on Oct 23, 2015 at 3:34pm PDT

The sun did not forget this small village . #igdc #acreativedc #exposeddc #dcfocused #dctography #fotodc #dcsunset #jbsankara #sonya7s #africanproverb #washingtondaily #saidawiseafrican #sunset #mydccool #vsco #goldenhour #brookland #justgoshoot

A photo posted by Jean-Baptiste SANKARA (@jbsankara) on Oct 14, 2015 at 5:26pm PDT

That's one heck of a send off, DC! Hoping these colors and the energy it inspires will bode well for Lidal North, Oslo! #dcsunset #thunderstorms #travelsofawayfaringmezzo

A photo posted by Claire Galloway Weber (@mezzocgweber) on Jun 21, 2016 at 5:49pm PDT

Right place, right time! #nofilterneeded #justcoolstuff #dcsunset

A photo posted by Christina Price (@cupcake_chrissy1) on May 13, 2016 at 10:27pm PDT

• #sunset, sort of • #igdc #acreativedc #exposeddc #dcfocused #dctography #fotodc #dcsunset #jbsankara #sonya7s #washingtondaily #sonyimages #mydccool #dcweather #dmv #silverspring #nikon18mm #justgoshoot #theamericancollective

A photo posted by Jean-Baptiste SANKARA (@jbsankara) on Oct 13, 2015 at 5:11pm PDT

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