I cast my ballot this morning in the Petworth neighborhood, where I reside. The line was long — I waited for about an hour and a half — but without incident. There was no ID check, no signs or instructions to guide me and no privacy — I filled out my paper ballot in plain sight of everyone present. But the mood was generally upbeat.

Given the demographics of my neighborhood and the conversations I overheard, I predict the precinct will go 98 percent for Sen. Barack Obama.

Some photos from the polls:

The line outside the police station, where Precinct 45 cast its votes.

Thought I was home free when I got inside the building. Not the case.

The disconcertingly open voting stands.

My ballot -- blank, of course (I have SOME journalistic integrity).