Washington Monument in Scaffolding

The Washington Monument is currently covered with scaffolding while it is repaired for damage from the 2011 earthquake. Perhaps I am biased because I am an engineer, but I think the scaffolding surrounding it is both an engineering feat and a work of art. It is also amazing to view. In one of the photos below, you can see how they actually have suspended scaffolding within the supported scaffolding, which I think is totally cool. They have been lighting it up at night, but tonight is the last night it will be lit. They are almost done with the repairs, and the lights need to be removed to finish repairs. I finally got out today to photograph the Washington Monument with the scaffolding. Personally while I will be happy when they finish repairs, I also think it is beautiful now.