Tag: photography
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Christmas trees in the nation’s capital city
Everybody knows about the annual lighting ceremony for the Christmas tree located at a famous landmark/residence in Washington, D.C., but did you know there are plenty of other well-decorated trees in the nation’s capital too? Here’s a look at some: U.S. Capitol Tree Just blocks down Pennsylvania Avenue is the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree. This…
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Smithsonian after dark: Zoo Lights edition
If you haven’t been to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo this season for Zoo Lights then time is running out to take part in the festive light and animatronic display that runs through Jan. 3. Zoo Lights is something that the National Zoo puts on every season and I don’t think I have ever seen the…
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2025 Arlington County Fair — and Photo Tutorials
The Arlington County Fair took place this weekend and it was the third year that this photographer attended the event, but his first with an actual emphasis on quality photography. (Disclaimer: As a professional who receives compensation for paid photography work, none of my content is eligible for entry to open exhibit categories, so I…
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LOCASH takes main stage at farmers market
The sound of country music (and a few hits from across musical genres) was ringing out as LOCASH performed at the USDA’s Great American Farmers Market Wednesday on the National Mall after a welcome from several members of the president’s departmental cabinet. Selecting an image What makes an image great? How do photographers or editors…
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Visiting Air & Space’s Other Museum
CHANTILLY, Va. — Earlier this week we had the opportunity to view the Air & Space’s new galleries on display at the National Mall. So it only seemed fitting to see what’s making headlines at the other museum, the Udvar-Hazy Center located near Dulles International Airport. Space Shuttle Discovery Probably the most recent headline around…
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5 new galleries open at National Air & Space Museum
The partitions separating patrons from ongoing construction have moved once again inside the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C. as five new exhibit galleries opened to the public on Monday, July 28. This includes: Note: Free timed entry tickets are still required for the museum in Washington D.C. as of this…
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Friday at the Zoo
As the old adage goes, if you can’t beat them then join them. So, with a very slight reprieve from oppressive heat — albeit still steamy, swampy, sweaty or whatever adjective best describes this tropical pattern of Florida-like weather that continues to plague the DMV, this photo outing takes us to Connecticut Avenue and the…
