The 50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in Washington, D.C.

Washington, DC, the capital city of the United States, is a diverse and photogenic city, and one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. DC, understatedly elegant, is full of significant architecture and monuments, bustling street life, magnificent panoramas, and secluded getaways. If you plan on documenting your trip to DC through pictures, then this is your guide to making the most of your photography while there. You'll learn where to find the most interesting views, when to shoot them, and how to re-create the images you see in these pages. All the research, planning, and location scouting have been done for you so you can spend your time in DC taking stunning photographs. Equal parts photo essay and how-to guide, The 50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in Washington, DC is meant to complement your traditional city guidebook and show you how to capture the memories of your trip with professional-quality images.

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The 50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in Washington, D.C.

Washington, DC, the capital city of the United States, is a diverse and photogenic city, and one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. DC, understatedly elegant, is full of significant architecture and monuments, bustling street life, magnificent panoramas, and secluded getaways. If you plan on documenting your trip to DC through pictures, then this is your guide to making the most of your photography while there. You'll learn where to find the most interesting views, when to shoot them, and how to re-create the images you see in these pages. All the research, planning, and location scouting have been done for you so you can spend your time in DC taking stunning photographs. Equal parts photo essay and how-to guide, The 50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in Washington, DC is meant to complement your traditional city guidebook and show you how to capture the memories of your trip with professional-quality images.

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The 50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in Washington, D.C.

The 50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in Washington, D.C.

by Monica Stevenson
The 50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in Washington, D.C.

The 50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in Washington, D.C.

by Monica Stevenson

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Washington, DC, the capital city of the United States, is a diverse and photogenic city, and one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. DC, understatedly elegant, is full of significant architecture and monuments, bustling street life, magnificent panoramas, and secluded getaways. If you plan on documenting your trip to DC through pictures, then this is your guide to making the most of your photography while there. You'll learn where to find the most interesting views, when to shoot them, and how to re-create the images you see in these pages. All the research, planning, and location scouting have been done for you so you can spend your time in DC taking stunning photographs. Equal parts photo essay and how-to guide, The 50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in Washington, DC is meant to complement your traditional city guidebook and show you how to capture the memories of your trip with professional-quality images.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781435455887
Publisher: Course Technology PTR
Publication date: 01/12/2009
Sold by: CENGAGE LEARNING
Format: eBook
File size: 17 MB
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About the Author

Monica Stevenson is a New York City-based photographer, editor, speaker, and teacher. Her photography studio has been extant and successful in NYC for more than 20 years, and her clientele is vast and discerning. The companies she shoots for range from children's book publishers to diamond manufacturers and Swiss polo teams. Photographic projects have taken her to numerous countries on six continents. Photography and travel are her passions, and communicating this passion to readers and students is something she finds extremely fulfilling.

Table of Contents

Introduction vii

Chapter 1 Architecture and Monuments 1

Shooting Like a Pro 2

Arlington National Cemetery 4

The Capitol Building 8

Albert Einstein Sculpture 12

The Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial 14

Downtown 16

Embassy Row 20

Georgian Colonial Architecture 24

Lincoln Memorial 28

Washington National Cathedral 32

U.S. Navy Memorial 36

The Supreme Court 40

The White House 44

Union Station 48

Vietnam Veterans Memorial 52

The Washington Monument 56

Chapter 2 City Life 61

Shooting Like a Pro 62

Adams Morgan 64

Batala Women's Percussion Group 68

Chinatown 72

Convendon Center Area 76

Farmers' Markets 80

The Fish Market at Maine Avenue 84

Georgetown 88

Smithsonian Everywhere 92

Stars and Stripes 96

The Colors of Woodley Park 100

Thin Blue Line 104

Chapter 3 Events 109

Shooting Like a Pro 110

C2EA Demonstration 112

Capittal Pride 116

Cherry Blossom Festival 120

Cherry Blossom Parade 124

Independence Day Parade 128

Rights Protests (ADAPT) 132

Rolling Thunder 136

Chapter 4 Urban Oases 143

Shooting Like a Pro 144

Great Falls 146

Hillwood Estate Gardens 152

National Zoo 156

National Aquarium 160

Old Town Alexandria 164

Rock Creek Park 168

United States Botanic Garden 172

Urban Gardens 176

Chapter 5 Secret DC 181

Shooting Like a Pro 182

Apothecary Museum 184

Behind the Scenes 188

Capitol Riverfront 192

DC Doorways 196

Gates to Private Havens 200

Glen Echo Park 204

Gravestones and Eagles 208

Department of Transportation 212

International Flavor 216

Old Town Passages 220

Index 224

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