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SUMMARY:Field Trips: National Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:We’ll take it slow as we tour the The United States National Arboretum for our August field trip.  This 446 acre park is impossible to cover in a single visit\, but it always has something to see if you slow down.  The park has landscapes\, wild flowers\, gardens\, museums\, and more.  You can walk the park\, hop from trail to trail in your car\, or stalk the scenery as you cruise the many winding roads of the park all from the comfort of your air conditioned car. \n\n\n\nWe’ll start our tour at the visitor’s center.  Ignoring the obvious signs of renovation and construction occurring around the building at this time\, the pond and nearby gardens across the street will offer plenty of opportunities for more intimate subjects.  Working South the landscape begins to open with unique framing and landscape opportunities.  You’ll have the option of taking the paved road along Ellipse Rd NE (East of the Columns) or the dirt path through the field to the Capitol Columns.  Both paths offer different compositions with either fields of grass or leading lines in the foreground.  We’ll stay and study the columns for more shots before returning to the visitor’s center.   \n\n\n\nWhen 10am approaches\, the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum opens for more intimate views.  You can also return to your car and drive South\, past the Columns\, to the Fern Valley parking lot.  The Fern Valley (North of the parking lot) offers year round wildflower blossoms and the nearby Youth Garden (just before the parking lot) will have butterflies fluttering about in their butterfly garden. \n\n\n\nThe park is enormous.  Going inside the visitor’s center to interview the ranger on what to see should also be considered.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEquipment: \n\n\n\n\nBring your landscape and macro lenses.  A 12-24mm\, 24-70mm\, 70-200mm\, or macro lenses can all be used depending on your creativity as you stroll the park.  \n\n\n\nNever leave home without a polarizer.  Consider packing an ND filter as well if you don’t want people in your landscapes.\n\n\n\nTripods are welcome in the park with the obvious precautions.  Keep the tripod out of the gardens and don’t block narrow passages.\n\n\n\nThe weather will be hot and humid.  Bring a hat\, sunscreen\, and comfortable hiking shoes.  Benches litter the park and provide welcome resting spots.  The visitor’s center\, which opens at 8am has restrooms.  The gift shop across the street opens at 10am and also has restrooms.  Port-a-poties are available\, but they are few scattered throughout the park.\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 12\, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nSunday\, August 13\, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nThe park will not open gates until exactly 8am.  Take your time and find a parking spot near the entrance after the gates open and we’ll wait for you at the traffic circle in front of the visitor’s center. \n\n\n\nDirections: \n\n\n\n2400 R St NE\,  \n\n\n\nWashington\, DC 20002 \n\n\n\nIf you cannot join us for this field trip\, maybe our other offering this month to the Montgomery County Fair will better suit your schedule and or desires. \n\n\n\nRena Schild and Steven Glintz \n\n\n\nField Trip Coordinators 2022-2023(If you need to contact the coordinators click on Board Contacts\, then click on the link next to field-trips.) \n\n\n\n* Photographs courtesy Steven Glintz and Rena Schild
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SUMMARY:August 16\, 2023: Field Trips: Montgomery County Fair
DESCRIPTION:NVPS August 2023 Field Trip \n\n\n\nJoin us at the Montgomery County Fair for a weekday field trip.  The fair is a lot of fun as it challenges the creativity and eye of the photographer.  There’s lots to photograph at the agriculture fair\, however\, our group this year will be focusing on the midway and rides after dark. \n\n\n\nIf you have the time\, spending the late afternoon strolling around the Upper Grounds and the Old MacDonald’s Barn (https://mcagfair.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-Fair-Map-Letter-FINAL.pdf) can be rewarding.  You’ll find a photography exhibit\, old time agriculture machinery and general store\, flower and garden displays\, and a variety of demonstrations including chain saw sculpting.  You’ll also find the raptor tent where the local rescue organization will put on display several hawks and owls.  The racing pigs show will also be returning this year.  It always seems to bring out a smile and a few memorable images. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur group will meet just inside the main entrance about an hour before sunset.  After our usual socializing and planning\, we’ll split up and begin the hunt on the midway.  We’ll find carnival games\, concessions\, prizes\, and the colorful glitz that surrounds them.  We’ll also find fair attendees gorging on corn dogs\, cotton candy\, and popcorn\, playing games\, and enjoying the thrills of the rides.  The Grandstand will also be showing monster trucks at their show starting at 7:30pm. \n\n\n\nEquipment: \n\n\n\n\nTripods are essential for after dark photography.  Find spots that are not heavy in pedestrian traffic to avoid patrons tripping over your gear.\n\n\n\nWide angle lenses (24-70mm) will work great\, but you will also want to bring something with just a little extra reach (70-200mm) for longer range candid photography.\n\n\n\nWear comfortable walking shoes.\n\n\n\nIf you plan to attend the agriculture fair\, be sure to remember the sunscreen and a hat.\n\n\n\nBring extra cash for drinks and snacks.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 16\, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. \n\n\n\nThursday\, August 17\, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. (rain date) \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nWe’ll meetup at 7pm just past the main gate and security check.  You’ll find our group hanging out next to the first concession stand straight ahead. \n\n\n\nParking and tickets: \n\n\n\nOnsite parking is $15 per car.  There should be plenty of parking\, but anticipate some heavy traffic.  Car-pooling is a good option. \n\n\n\nFree parking with shuttle bus is also available from the Odendhal Ave parking lot at Lakeforest Mall. \n\n\n\nTickets are $12 online\, $15 at the gate. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us! \n\n\n\nRena Schild and Steven Glintz \n\n\n\nField Trip Coordinators 2023-2024 \n\n\n\n* Photographs courtesy Steven Glintz 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/august-16-2023-field-trips-montgomery-county-fair/
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