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Field Trip: The Old Town Farmers’ Market

The Old Town Farmers' Market held in front of city hall is the oldest farmers' market held continuously at one site in the country.  The market as well as the block around City Hall offers lots of photographic opportunities for the street and urban photographer.  Vendors will be tending to their stalls, shoppers will be […]

Field Trip: National Capital Trolley Museum

In October we’re visiting the National Capital Trolley Museum where we can photograph streetcars from DC and other cities.  At the visitor center we can see exhibits and presentations on the streetcar system as well as board an historic streetcar for a ride around a one mile track.  And of course we can photograph the […]

Field Trip: Great Falls MD (South End)

Great Falls is a DMV treasure and a favorite place for landscape photography. In November we will photograph the Potomac River and C&O Canal on the southeast end of the Maryland side of Great Falls.  We will park in the (free) parking lots across from The Old Angler’s Inn and head over the Angler’s Footbridge and […]

Field Trip: Fireworks & Old Town at Night

Want to enjoy shooting fireworks without fighting crowds or heat?  This field trip will give you that opportunity.  Every Saturday through the end of the year there is a fireworks show at National Harbor.  The show, which begins at 5:30 p.m., lasts 5-10 minutes, and will give all levels of fireworks photographers a chance to […]

Field Trip: U.S. Botanical Garden

NVPS January 2025 Field Trip In January, NVPS will visit the tropical conditions inside the U.S. Botanical Garden located at the foot of Capital Hill on Independence Ave.  Exhibits at the Garden range from roses to orchids, the rain forest of the Mid-Atlantic, endangered plants and the latest in home gardening. The indoor galleries display […]

Field Trip: Washington DC’s National Cathedral

NVPS February 2025 Field Trip Washington DC's National Cathedral is a great destination at any time of year.  The building's Gothic revival architecture and nearby garden offer a variety of subjects.  On a sunny morning in the Winter, when the sun is low in the sky, the cathedral's nave and arcade light up in a […]

Field Trip: Huntley Meadows

Get out your zoom lenses and get ready for some wildlife photography at a club favorite, Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria, Virginia! With woodland trails, boardwalks through wetlands and an observation deck this local gem allows you to view various forms of wildlife, including abundant waterfowl. At this time of year there should be a lot of […]

Field Trip: Brookside Gardens

April in this area is full of natural beauty, and Brookside Gardens is one of the best places in the DMV to photograph flowers and gardens. There should be lots of trees and flowers in bloom when we enjoy a morning there for our April field trip.  Where: Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave. Wheaton, MD Website: […]

Field Trip: Monuments at Night

NVPS May 2025 Field Trip Visiting the nation's monuments at night is the best time of the day to experience them. Our May field trip will return to this favorite where we'll have the opportunity to photograph the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool at sunset. We'll also photograph the World War II Memorial and Washington Monument at […]

Field Trip: Upperville Colt & Horse Show & Lunch at Stan’s

This event is so much fun that we’re making it a club tradition!  Please join us in the beautiful Virginia countryside for the Upperville Colt & Horse Show.  Established in 1853, it is the oldest horse show in America.  There are multiple areas of competition with beautiful horses and riders of all ages. In addition […]

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