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  • Field Trips: Harper’s Ferry

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    Many parts of West Virginia peak their fall colors in the first few weeks of October.  We'll be visiting Harper's Ferry after what would be considered peak season, but that's okay.  The sun will be lower in the sky and that can help accentuate textures and create interesting light and shadows in and around town.  […]

  • Field Trips: Capitol Hill Christmas Tree

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    ***Rescheduled to Sunday December 12th due to Saturday weather forecast of wet and windy*** There's nothing like getting into the holiday spirit than by visiting a giant tree decorated with lights.  In December, we'll visit the Capital Christmas Tree and surrounding area for an evening of photographic creativity.  There will be urban landscapes, architecture, light […]

  • Field Trip: Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum

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    The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA is part of the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum.  The museum is housed in a giant hanger providing ample indoor space to move about and explore. This is a space for photographers who want to play and experiment.  You'll find static displays, but as a photographer, you […]

  • Field Trip: National Cathedral

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    When the sun is low in the winter, it's a great time of year to visit the National Cathedral.  It's a literal photographic gold mine.  On a sunny day the light creates a dynamic and colorful environment indoors that is unmatched.  The National Cathedral also features beautiful and unique Gothic revival architecture outdoors.  There are […]

  • Field Trip: Huntley Meadows Park

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    *** Rescheduled to rain date of  March 20th, 2022 *** Get out your zoom lenses and get ready for some wildlife photography at 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 […]

  • Field Trip: Monuments at Night

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    If you missed our Fall 2020 trip to visit the Monuments at Night, you're in luck.  Our April field trip will return to the monuments at (or just after) peak cherry blossom season.  Lots of photographers visit this time of year, but what many don't know is that the monuments are best viewed after sunset.  […]

  • Field Trips: Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens

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    Spring has sprung and it’s time to capture some flowers at one of the nicest gardens in the country: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, VA.  The garden is comprised of 82 acres and contains more than a dozen themed garden areas, a conservatory and a large lake.  In May you can expect to see […]

  • Field Trip: Smithsonian Folklife Festival

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    The Smithsonian's Folklife Festival returns for 2022.  Every year, the Smithsonian organizes a festival on The Mall inviting people from around the world to share their cultures at our nation's Capitol.  This festival is a cornerstone event on The Mall.  It's recognized as the largest annual cultural event in the US capital and ranks among […]

  • Field Trips: High Wheel Bike Race, Frederick MD

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    Take a trip back in time at the only high wheel race of its kind in the country!  Watch racers on bicycles that have up to a five-foot tall front wheel and a tiny rear wheel as they move through a 0.4 mile course in historic downtown Frederick Maryland at speeds up to 20 mph.  […]

  • Field Trips: Montgomery County Fair

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    Let's finish the summer at the Montgomery County Fair.  Veterans of this field trip will remember the fun around the animals before sundown followed by the excitement of the carnival.  The highlights for this year's field trip will be focused on street photography at night and the colorful light-trails of the carnival.  However, if you […]