One of Washington DC's most prominent photographers just retired - and his Instagram is amazing

After nearly three decades spent capturing lawmakers, politicians, and ordinary people, Stephen Crowley announced earlier this month that he was retiring from his post as Washington photographer at The New York Times.

Throughout his career, Crowley became known for taking photos of some of the most powerful people in Washington - as well as capturing moments that would later come to define history.

In his later years, he started posting photos of his work on Instagram and gained a loyal following on the platform.

See some of Crowley's most breathtaking images below: