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  • Field Trips: Tidal Basin

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    The nearest metro stop, Smithsonian (blue line), is a 1 mile hike. The Tidal Basin is more than a Mecca for spring time photographers.  Join us as we explore the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and cherry trees of the Tidal Basin as they strut their golden yellow, orange, and red fall foliage.  Stay a little longer […]

  • Field Trip: Manassas Battlefield Park

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    Join us for an evening and sunset at the Manassas Battlefield Park.  The park offers lots of photographic opportunities that are scattered around the 5000 acre park.  We recommend you beginning your tour at one of the several parking lots accessible from Route 29 which runs through the park.  Start at either end of the […]

  • Field Trips: Cyclocross

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    Do you like action photography?  Have you wanted to try outdoor sports photography?  Would you like to have fun in the process?  In December we’re going to a free local cyclocross event known as the Capital ‘Cross Classic where you’ll have the opportunity to photograph cyclists up close and personal as they race on pavement, […]

  • Field Trips – National Gallery of Art

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    The National Gallery of Art provides a wonderful backdrop for capturing some unique images.  Let's get inspired from our visit where we'll immerse ourselves in over 150,000 pieces of art while making some of our own. Though this field trip is not guaranteed to make you famous from the art you create, it is guaranteed to […]

  • Field Trips – L’Enfant Plaza Trains & Architecture

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    Joint Field Trip with the Prince William Photography Club Please join us for a special joint field trip with members of the Prince William Photography Club. This is a chance to meet and shoot with new people who love photography and their photography club as much as we do ours.  In February we will meet up […]

  • Field Trips – Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve – Rescheduled

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    RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHERNew Date: Sunday, March 10, 2024NewTime: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM NVPS March 2024 Field TripDyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve Given the rainy forecast for this Saturday, our field trip is being rescheduled to this Sunday at 8:00 a.m.  There is no rain in the forecast for Sunday but it will be cold at arrival time, so […]

  • Field Trip – Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

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    Meadowlark Botanical Gardens offers a wide variety of photographic possibilities.  Participants will have the opportunity to capture landscapes and colorful images of flowers blooming in one of a dozen garden beds in this ever expanding park operated by the Northern Virginia Park Authority.  There's even something for bird photographers as this park attracts small songbirds […]

  • Field Trip – Fredericksburg

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    Fredericksburg will be offering a wide variety of photographic opportunities on the day our visit.  We'll start our trip with Cars and Coffee held at the Gari Melchers museum.  This is a free monthly event held on the second Saturday of each month between 8am and 10am where members of the community drive in and […]

  • Field Trip: Upperville Colt & Horse Show

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    This event was so much fun last year that we’re doing it again!  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 to […]

  • Field Trip: Green Springs Gardens

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    We’re returning to Green Spring Gardens for our field trip in early July. Green Spring Gardens offers so much with only a fraction of the crowds. The gardens around the gazebo and the winding paths between the parking lot and the lawn will be showing their blooms. In addition to the flowers, you will also hopefully find birds, […]