Pres. Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
Located in the central hall of the Lincoln Memorial is the figure of Abraham Lincoln sitting in contemplation. The statue was created by leading sculptor Daniel Chester French and curved by the Piccirilli Brothers. The statue rest on top a pedestal Tennessee marble and it is bordered by two pilasters, on both sides.
The photo in the right : Satue of President Abraham Lincoln seen through the columns inside the Memorial. Taken from the south side.
I was lucky there weren’t much people standing in this side, I really wanted to make an isolated shot and avoid including the crowd as much as possible to get a clean shot. I waited a good 20mins or so relaxing beneath one of the columns.
Taken with a Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 VC at 17mm, ISO 100, 1/30sec at f/2.8
The photo below in the left was taken using a the same lens at 44mm, I needed to get a little close in this shot to get a clean photograph and to avoid distractions from the crowd. The inside of the memorial can get really crowded most especially in summer season.
Taken at 44mm, ISO 100, 1/100sec at F/2.8.
The Lincoln Memorial is operated by the National Park Service – National Mall & Memorial Parks (NPS) and is open 24hrs a day. For more information please contact the national Parck Service. Click here to see their complete contact info.
The nearest Metro Station is Foggy Bottom which belongs to the Blue Line.
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Lincoln Memorial, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
This is the black and white version of the photo from my previous post which you can see here.
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Lincoln Memorial, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
At the east side of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial during the blue hour on a late spring evening . Taken at ISO 100, F/14, 2 sec, with a Canon EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 II USM Lens
There are countless ways to photograph the memorial, but what made me took this photo was the color of the background and the waxing crescent moon. It is really beautiful, so I quickly set up my camera and tripod and took this photo. I also converted it to black and white which you can see when you click on this link.
Please refer to the map below to see the exact location where i took the photo above.
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Lincoln Memorial, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865.
This is a photo of the Statue of President Abraham Lincoln inside the Lincoln Memorial.
President Lincoln has long stood in the minds of the American people as a symbol of honesty, integrity, and humanity. Although a national monument to him was not raised until the 20th century, demands for a fitting memorial had been voiced since the time of his death. In 1867, Congress heeded these demands and passed the first of many bills incorporating a commission to erect a monument to Lincoln. An American, Clarke Mills, was chosen to design the structure. His plans reflected the bombastic nationalistic spirit of the age. His design called for a 70-foot structure adorned with six equestrian and 31 pedestrian statues of colossal proportions, crowned by a 12-foot statue of Lincoln. However, subscriptions for the project were insufficient and its future collapsed.
Taken at night with a Canon Rebel XS with a Sigma 70-300mm APO DG Macro lens at 300mm, ISO 100, 0.8sec at f/9.0. Camera on a tripod.
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Low Light Black and White Photo of the Lincoln Memorial
Originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8
Taken across the Lincoln Reflecting Pool from the World War II Memorial at around 10 pm at night. You can feel the silence of the surroundings just by looking at it.
Taken at 90mm, ISO 100, 10.0sec at F/11 using a EF 28-90mm F/4-5.6 lens
Photography in the Washington DC area isn’t that strict and are allowed in most places. But fullsize tripods and similar devices are not allowed unless you have a permit. I have compiled a short list of information which maybe of help to some:
- U.S. Capitol
- Handheld Photography are permitted in most areas of the Capitol Grounds including in the side where the reflecting pool is located. However, it extremely prohibited to use a tripod in the front or east side of the capitol. If you need to use a tripod you need to get a permit at 119 D Street N.E., Room 101, Washington D.C. 20510 . Please visit the U.S. Capitol Police Website for more information. You can also download the guidelines here .
- Washington D.C. Metro Stations / Subway
- As far as I’m concerned, photography is allowed in most metro stations except the PENTAGON Metro Station. You will see lots of NO PHOTOGRAPHY signs in this metro station. Photography on rail cars are also permitted. Use of tripods are forbidden on all metro Stations and rail cars for safety and security reasons.Here’s a statement from Metro Transit Police Chief Michael Taborn (Transcript: September 12, 2008 – Lunch Talk Online Chat.):
“People are permitted to take photos in our rail system. We do not “own” Union Station. That’s Amtrak.
We see our rail system as a tourist destination, and I’ve seen some beautiful photos of our stations, especially the ceilings.
The main restriction we have on photographers is that they are not permitted to use tripods. Why? It’s a tripping hazard. Someone else may not realize they are standing so close to your tripod and we can’t have people tripping–especially in a station environment where there is a lot of danger with trains and high voltage electricity.
We have no intention to regulate photography other than by restricting tripod use.”
For filming and other media related questions, you can download and read the pdf guidelines here. I also found a pdf document for applying a permit here.
- Please click here to visit the official WMATA website for complete information.
- As far as I’m concerned, photography is allowed in most metro stations except the PENTAGON Metro Station. You will see lots of NO PHOTOGRAPHY signs in this metro station. Photography on rail cars are also permitted. Use of tripods are forbidden on all metro Stations and rail cars for safety and security reasons.Here’s a statement from Metro Transit Police Chief Michael Taborn (Transcript: September 12, 2008 – Lunch Talk Online Chat.):
- Photography in The National Mall
- Photography is permitted except the use of tripods in some areas. For more information please call (202) 619-7225 or visit the nps.gov website.
- Photography in other areas of Washington D.C like business areas and federal buildings. There are no law prohibiting an individual to take photos of buildings and other structures as long as they are in public streets, but you should be prepared for the unexpected. There are establishments that won’t allow photography of their structure even if you are standing on a public street, my suggestions is to comply to their request and leave the premises to avoid confrontation and long arguments which is a total waste of your time. You can stay and argue and stand up for your right or you can comply and leave and comeback after a few hours or some other time.
Here are some more helpful resources in photography in public places;
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World War II Memorial, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
The deepness of the World War II Memorial maybe best felt at night compare to visiting it during daytime. The lights around the memorial, the running water of the fountains and the quiet surrounding will help you feel the solemness of the memorial.
Above is a photo of the memorial taken at around 8:42pm within the circle of pillars using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP 
Thankfully this photograph came out good thanks to the new noise reduction feature of Adobe Photoshop CS5
In the map below, you can use the navigation arrows on the top left portion of the map to zoom in and out. You can also drag the map to your left and right or up and down by using your mouse’s left button. The green push pin indicates my exact location.
While looking at the map, you will see the Lincoln Memorial on to the left, the World War II Memorial on the middle, close the the Washington Monument on the right.
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The World War II Memorial is operated by the NPS or National Park Service and is open 24hours a day. It is located on 17th Street, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, and is in the middle of the Washington Monument the Lincoln Memorial. For more information please contact the National Park Service. You can find their contact info here.
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Website : http://www.nps.gov/nama/index.htm
Address :
Superintendent
National Mall and Memorial Parks
900 Ohio Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Park Information
202.426.6841
Park Headquarters
202.485.9880
A Night at the World War II Memorial, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
You should visit the World War II Memorial at Night to see its beauty. Above is a photo of the memorial taken at around 8:42pm within the circle of pillars using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP
Thankfully this photograph came out good thanks to the new noise reduction feature of Adobe Photoshop CS5
In the map below, you can use the navigation arrows on the top left portion of the map to zoom in and out. You can also drag the map to your left and right or up and down by using your mouse’s left button. The green push pin indicates my exact location.
While looking at the map, you will see the Lincoln Memorial on to the left, the World War II Memorial on the middle, close the the Washington Monument on the right.
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The World War II Memorial is operated by the NPS or National Park Service and is open 24hours a day. It is located on 17th Street, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, and is in the middle of the Washington Monument the Lincoln Memorial. For more information please contact the National Park Service. You can find their contact info here.
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World War II Memorial, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
Dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. Consisting of 56 pillars and a pair of arches surrounding a plaza and fountain, it is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on the former site of the Rainbow Pool at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
Taken from within the circle of arches looking at the Washington Monument. Please refer to the map below to see the exact location.
You have probably scene a photo of the Washington Monument and The World War II Memorial taken on this same spot, but I like this shot because of the cloud formations behind the Washington Monument. I immediately took this photo the moment I noticed the clouds. Clouds can make boring background look good. Sometimes a plain blue sky is boring even if you use a CPL.
In the map below, you can use the navigation arrows on the top left portion of the map to zoom in and out. You can also drag the map to your left and right or up and down by using your mouse’s left button. The green push pin indicates my exact location.
While looking at the map, you will see the Lincoln Memorial on to the left, the World War II Memorial on the middle, close the the Washington Monument on the right.
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The World War II Memorial is operated by the NPS or National Park Service and is open 24hours a day. It is located on 17th Street, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, and is in the middle of the Washington Monument the Lincoln Memorial. For more information please contact the National Park Service. You can find their contact info here.
Taken with Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP /a>
at 17mm, F/9, 1/640sec shutter speed. Taken handheld at ISO 200. Post process using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Taken using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera
with a Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS SLR Lens at 20mm on ISO 200, f10 and 4s shutter speed using Manual Exposure. Camera placed on a tripod. Please refer to the Map below to see where I was when I took this photo.Circle of Flags at Night, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
Taken at around 10pm within the Circle of Flags in the Washington Monument grounds. Here you can see the Dome of The U.S. Capitol between the 4th and 5th flag poles.
Taken using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera
with a Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS SLR Lens at 18mm on ISO 100, f20 and 30s shutter speed using Manual Exposure. Camera placed on a tripod. Please refer to the Map below to see where I was when I took this photo.The Washington Monument at Night, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
Even at night, the Washington Monument is hard to miss, standing majestically and illuminated by lights from speeding cars and lamps posts from the surrounding area, nobody can resists the beauty of this magnificent structure.
If you have plenty of time to spare, it is a good idea to stay out late at night to see the beauty of the Nations Capital. If you do decide to photograph at night, I would advice you to carry a tripod along. A tripod is your best friend if you are planning on shooting in low light. Even a small table top tripod can help you in situations where a tripod is not allowed.
The photo above was taken at around 9pm along the sidewalks of Jefferson Dr SW while the photo below was taken from the Lincoln Memorial at around 8:31pm. You can see three great Monuments in this photo, the World War II Memorial on the foreground, the Washington Monument in the middle and the U.S. Capitol Dome in the very end. I used a tripod to take both photographs.
Taken using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with a Canon EF 28-90mm F/4-5.6 III SLR Lens for Canon Cameras
at 90mm on ISO 100, f9 and 10s shutter speed using Manual Exposure. Camera placed on a tripod. Please refer to the Map below to see where I was when I took this photo.
The green push pins shows my exact location when I shot the photos above. You can use the navigation panel on the upper left corner of the map to pan left and right and to zoom in and out for a much better view.
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Flags At The Washington Monument, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
Here is another one of my favorite shot of the Washington Monument. Taken late spring on a cloudy afternoon, underneath one of it’s flag poles. Taken using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera
I am looking forward to posting some of my night shots of the Washington Monument. Hope I have some spare time later tonight.
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Flags At The Washington Monument, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
As I mentioned on my previous post, there are countless ways to photograph the Washington Monument. I wanted to photograph the flags and capture the circular effect with the clouds in the background. I used my 72mm CPL on my Tamron 17-50mm VC F/2.8 to darken the blue sky and to enhance color saturation and wanted to pop those clouds.
Please see the map to see where I was when I took the photo above. You can zoom in and out or pan left and right buy using the map navigation on the upper left corner of the map.
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06.25.2010-60th Anniversary of the Korean War, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
Today June 25th, 2010 Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War.
I know this was a bit off course since I’m doing the series for the Washington Monument, but I felt I needed to post at least to photograph to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War, and also to take this opportunity to give a brief intro about the Korean War Veterans Memorial.
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located, southeast of the Lincoln Memorial and south of the Reflecting Pool. It commemorates those who served in the Korean War. Here, you can find Nineteen steel sculptures(above photo) watched by thousands of faces that are pictured on the granite wall known as the Mural Wall(see photo on the right).
The photograph below is a closeup of one of the steel sculpture.
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The Washington Monument, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.Taken on the northwest after crossing the 17th St. NW. Please refer to the map below and click on the green push pins to see my location. Taken using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP SLR Camera
with a Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 SP XR Di II VC (Vibration Compensation) Zoom Lens for Canon
at ISO 100, F/10, 1/500sec in Aperture Priority. Post processed using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.7
.I probably have to do at list 4 posts for the Washington Monument. Honestly, I don’t know where to start, but here it is. First a short backgrounder.
Built between 1848 and 1884 near the west end of the National Mall to commemorate George Washington, the First President of the United States. Standing 555 feet and 5 1/2 inches tall, it is the world’s tallest stone structure and the tallest obelisk in the Washington D.C. area.
The Washington Monument, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.Please refer to the map below and click on the Green push pins to see my location. Taken using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP SLR Camera
with a Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 SP XR Di II VC (Vibration Compensation) Zoom Lens for Canon at ISO 100, F/10, 1/500sec in Aperture Priority. Post processed using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.7.There were two phases in the construction of the monument, the first was in 1848-56 and the second in 1876-84. The cornerstone were laid on July 4, 1848 but because of luck of funding, political turmoil and the outbreak of Civil War of 1861, construction was delayed. Work resume in 1876 and the monument was dedicated on February 21, 1885. It officially opened to the public on October 9, 1888.
If you take a close look at the monument you will notice that color of the bottom part is slightly different from the upper part. This is where the construction has stopped. And when construction finally resume in 1876 a different set of marble were used to complete the rest of the structure.
There are countless ways to photograph the Washington Monument, let’s take for example the first photo above, it was taken on a cloudy late spring afternoon, the sky wasn’t pretty at all, but I was there at that moment and I’ll just make the most out of it, right there and then I know that I can make some good black and white photo.
The second photo was taken same day on the other side of the monument near the 14th St., this is one of my favorite shot, because I was able to capture the Tourmobile seen on the left and the clouds in the background. I use 72mm polarizing filter on my Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 SP XR Di II VC (Vibration Compensation) Zoom Lens for Canon
You don’t need to worry if you happen to left your camera or your gear in your hotel, there are lots of places to buy a dispoable KODAK camera for the cheap. But I’m sure if you’re main purpose in going to the Washington DC area is to take photos, you won’t let your camera out of your site. The hdr street photo on the right was processed using Picturenaut and Lightroom 2.7.
The closest Metro Station to the Washington Monument is the Smithsonian Station, serviced by the Blue and Orange Line. Please see refer to the map below for more info. Tomorrow I will post some low light photos of the Washington Monument.
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Inside the U.S. Botanic Garden are a huge collection of plants from Cacti, Orchids to almost endless collection of plant species. It is a placed not just for nature lovers, plants and flowers lovers but it is a great place for pro and amateur photographers. It is a place where you can make pictures, take close-ups and do some great macro shots.
There are three major places to go when you are inside the U.S. Botanic Garden all of which are great to photograph:
- The Conservatory
- Bartholdi Park
- National Garden which features the Regional Garden with Mid-Atlantic native plants, the Rose Garden, the Butterfly Garden and the First Ladies Water Garden.
Here are some of my photos taken at the National Botanic Garden:
Taken using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP SLR Camera
with a Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 SP XR Di II VC (Vibration Compensation) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras at ISO 200, F/2.8, 1/40sec in Manual Exposure. Post processed using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.7.
Taken using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP SLR Camera
with a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
at ISO 400, F/2.8, 1/30sec in Manual Exposure. Post processed using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.7.
Taken using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP SLR Camera
with a Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM 
at ISO 200, F/5.6, 1/800sec in Manual Exposure, Flash 430ex II Fired. Post processed using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.7.
Taken using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP SLR Camera
with a Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM at ISO 200, F/5.6, 1/800sec in Manual Exposure, Flash 430ex II Fired. Post processed using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.7.
Camera Gear / Equipment:
Note on Photography Inside the U.S. Botanic Garden
Handheld film or video cameras may be used at any time. The use of easels, tripods, or art material containing solvents requires special permission and a permit. To request a permit please call Sally Bourrie at (202) 226-4145.
Tripods are not allowed unless you get a permit. I would suggest bringing an external flash together with your camera and the best lens that you can bring in my opinion is an all around zoom lens like the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens
or the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom
United States Botanic Garden, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
The United States Botanic Garden seen from 3rd St. SW. Please click the blue push pins on the map for more details.
The U.S. Botanic Garden lies on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. It has more than 60,000 plant collections ranging from economic plants, medicinal plants, orchids, carnivorous plants, cacti, ferns, you named it, it’s there and they are all displayed both indoors and outdoors.
The closest Metro station is the Federal Center South West, serviced by the Blue and Orange Line. Please refer to the map below.
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The Beauty of the Capitol Dome, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
Marvelous, as you can see, the beauty of the Capitol really shines in low light. This photo of the Capitol Dome was taken from the east side during summer at 8.53pm right after sunset.
It would be a great experience for you photograph the capitol at sunset or at sunrise.
The nearest metro station on this side of The Capitol is the Capitol South Metro station serviced by the Blue and Orange Line. Please refer to the map below.
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East Side of the Capitol Showing part of the Dome. Handheld shot taken using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP SLR Camera
Art of the Capitol, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
Taken from the East Side, the photo above is just one of the many achitectural drawings you can find in the Capitol. I enjoy taking photos of this art masterpiece, lots of details, textures, it’s just magnificent.
Here is the same photo converted to Black and White. If you are going to ask me which of the two I prefer, I prefer the black and white. For me, sometimes colors can be distracting, with black and white I can easily see the details and texture of a photograph.
To give you more idea of what to photograph, here are two more photos from this side of the capitol:
The nearest metro station on this side of The Capitol is the Capitol South Metro station serviced by the Blue and Orange Line. Please refer to the map below.
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East Side of the Capitol Showing part of the Dome. Handheld shot taken using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP SLR Camera
The U.S. Capitol, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
HDR photograph of the Capitol Dome and East Side steps. Processed using the free opensource HDR tool Picturenaut. While I was going through each images in my Lightroom Catalog, I notice that I have multiple shots of this photo with different exposure, I was really planning to create an hdr image out of them, but didn’t have the time then, so here it is. This is one of my first attempt to create an hdr image. All photos were taken handheld, because tripods are not allowed in the Capitol grounds so what I did was I sat down and hug my camera really tight, to avoid shake, and luckily it came out good.
Tripod use is extremely prohibited in this side of the Capitol. You may be able to get away with a small tabletop tripod but if you need to use a full size tripod you need to get a permit. See the Filming and Photography In the District.
Filming and Photography In The District: The use of camera equipment to film or photograph on Capitol Grounds is permitted, provided the photographs or film are for private or other non-commercial use. Non-commercial documentary or historical filming is permitted on a case-by-case basis. The use of tripods or other film or photography enhancement equipment requires special permission, and is limited to grassy areas where pedestrian or vehicular traffic will not be impeded. For permits and other info please go to the Capitol Police website at http://www.uscapitolpolice.gov/
The nearest metro station on this side of The Capitol is the Capitol South Metro station serviced by the Blue and Orange Line. Please refer to the map below.
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Capitol East side steps and Dome. Handheld shot taken using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP SLR Camera
The U.S. Capitol, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
Here is another photo of the Capitol from the North end, this is actually the front side of the Capitol. Security on this side is very tight. You will see a number of Capitol Police officers walking around the area.
Tripod use is extremely prohibited in this side of the Capitol. You may be able to get away with a small tabletop tripod but if you need to use a full size tripod you need to get a permit. See the Filming and Photography In the District.
Filming and Photography In The District: The use of camera equipment to film or photograph on Capitol Grounds is permitted, provided the photographs or film are for private or other non-commercial use. Non-commercial documentary or historical filming is permitted on a case-by-case basis. The use of tripods or other film or photography enhancement equipment requires special permission, and is limited to grassy areas where pedestrian or vehicular traffic will not be impeded. For permits and other info please go to the Capitol Police website at http://www.uscapitolpolice.gov/
The nearest metro station on this side of The Capitol is the Capitol South Metro station serviced by the Blue and Orange Line. Please refer to the map below.
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View of the U.S Capitol Building from the North End. Handheld shot, photographed from the right end of the building.
Taken using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP SLR Camera
at ISO 100, F/20, 1/50 seconds in Manual. Post processed using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.7
The U.S. Capitol After Sunset, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.
The U.S. Capitol is the place where the U.S. Congress meet. It is located in the East end of The National Mall. It is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolic buildings in the world. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American people and their government. For complete info please go to http://www.aoc.gov/.
During summer The Capitol is a place for seasoned and amateur photographers aliked. You will see photographers line up across the reflecting pool waiting for sunset. It is one my favorite spot to photograph, or you can just sit there relax and enjoy the view
The nearest metro station to The Capitol is the Federal Center SW serviced by the Blue and Orange Line. Please refer to the map below.
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Filming and Photography In The District: The use of camera equipment to film or photograph on Capitol Grounds is permitted, provided the photographs or film are for private or other non-commercial use. Non-commercial documentary or historical filming is permitted on a case-by-case basis. The use of tripods or other film or photography enhancement equipment requires special permission, and is limited to grassy areas where pedestrian or vehicular traffic will not be impeded. For permits and other info please go to the Capitol Police website at http://www.uscapitolpolice.gov/
Shot Details:
The Rear View of the U.S Capitol Building. Photographed from the across the pool.
Taken using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP SLR Camera
at ISO 200, F/8, 1.3 seconds in Manual. Post processed using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.7
U.S. Capitol at The National Mall, originally uploaded by sweetspot@f8.I have been taking pictures in the District for a year now, and after going through my archives I realized that I have collected quite a decent amount of photos so I decided to do a personal project, and here it is, I call it the District.
The District project or simply The District is my personal collection of photographs that I took in and around the Metro DC Area. I figured that by posting some of this photos it will help other photography enthusiasts specially amateurs to see the beauty of the District from a different perspective.
Shot Details:
The Rear View of the U.S Capitol Building. Photographed from the across the pool.
Taken using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP SLR Camera