Washington, DC Night Photography locations
Sep 3, 2019 11:01:29 #
timcc
Loc: Virginia
As you can tell from the comments above, there are lots of good photo targets in DC. The monuments on the Mall and around the Tidal Basin are a good place to start, as most of them are lit. Iconic shots include the Lincoln Memorial, White House, and Capitol building. If you want some ideas, see my Shutterfly page below.
Sep 3, 2019 15:00:20 #
Hennes8 wrote:
Definitely the Vietnam Memorial “The Wall” should be considered. It is right next to the Korean War memorial …
The Vietnam and Korean war memorials are at least 1/4 mile apart, on either side of the Reflecting Pool. The important thing that the OP needs to know is that seeing all the major highlights of the National Mall in a single afternoon/evening will involve a LOT of walking.
Sep 3, 2019 16:39:09 #
mackolb wrote:
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I’ve never had a problem using a tripod at the FDR Memorial.
Oh, and I’ll keeo an eye out for that documentary you’re not making. 😜🤪
Sep 3, 2019 16:41:59 #
Sep 3, 2019 17:07:08 #
Erkibler wrote:
We stayed at LaFont(sp) Plaza. Very convenient to the mall(1 block). There is a subway stop right under the hotel too. Great for mall access.
Make that L’Enfant Plaza.
Sep 3, 2019 18:48:54 #
Sep 3, 2019 20:29:57 #
Try the Hay-Adams Hotel. Top floor balcony has superb views, day & night.
Sep 3, 2019 22:05:18 #
Sep 4, 2019 01:12:06 #
If you stand near the “V” of the Vietnam Memorial and look towards the Washington Memorial this makes a great shoot at dusk of both Memorials. Enjoy and can’t wait to see your shots.📷
Sep 5, 2019 06:57:37 #
Just start at the mall and you will have many opportunities to photograph many of the monuments. I would also recommend Washington Photo Safari. E David Lauria leads a safari of the monuments at night. All good suggestions here.
Sep 5, 2019 12:37:24 #
Only a 5 minute walk between Korean and Vietnam memorials, not overly strenuous.
Sep 15, 2019 15:43:51 #
worldcycle
Loc: Stateline, Nevada
Since most of the monuments require a bit of hoofing to get between them I would go online and check out the bike share programs in DC. They are numerous. I usually go for the ones you locate on your phone and pay by 30 minute ride. Usually a dollar or less. That way you do not have to find a docking station and you can park them where you want and they will usually be there when you need it to go to the next site. You may think you want the shot, yet when you arrive the set up might not be what you want. Time to move to the next. Also try to time it for a full moon visit. Lots of great spots, not all on the mall. All 3 taken the same evening. Would not of been possible without a bicycle.
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