New Flyer XD40 4495

Location: Brookland-CUA Station, Washington, DC
Operator of Vehicle: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
Date of Photo: October 26, 2026

We’re on the verge of hitting peak fall foliage in the Washington, DC region, and although we weren’t quite at peak when I took this photo, I really like how the leaves frame the bus as it exits the bus loop at Brookland.  The Brookland bus loop has a somewhat interesting layout, with entrances at both the north and south ends of the station and two way traffic in half of the loop.  I feel as if most loops only have one way traffic, even if they have multiple entrances.  From a photography standpoint, this means taking pictures here is a bit easier regardless of time of day, as one can focus on shooting in a specific direction based on where the sun is at any given time.  One just has to be ready for a bus to come from just about any direction!

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