Washington DC photo hints
I grew up near Washington DC, and I’ve made many trips (both business and pleasure) to the area since then. So I feel somewhat qualified to offer ideas on photo opportunities in our nation’s capital.
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Viera Wetlands: 2/2/2014
Kevin M. and I went to Viera Wetlands (Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands) last weekend. On the way, we stopped by Riverfront Park in Cocoa for a sunrise photo. Unfortunately, the sun didn’t cooperate – we didn’t even see it until about a half hour after sunrise! But I thought the fog, boats, and lights were … Continue reading Viera Wetlands: 2/2/2014
Space Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit – Kennedy Space Center
In short, this new exhibit is outstanding. At the entrance to the building, there’s a model solid rocket booster and fuel tank assembly. You enter and walk up a ramp to a room with a movie about the history of the shuttle program. Then you move into a second room with another movie about the launches before you finally enter the exhibit hall itself. The Atlantis is suspended as though it’s in orbit and you’re free to walk all around it and explore on several levels. In places you’re almost within arms reach – close enough to see a lot of detail including re-entry marks on the tiles.
Infrared Photography Follow Up
I’d like to show you a few more examples of what you could expect if you try this very interesting sub-genre of photography. All of these were made with my IR modified Olympus E-PL1 camera.
The National Mall in Washington D.C.
I had another opportunity to fly up to Reagan Airport early last Sunday for a business trip, and spend a few hours in downtown Washington D.C. on the National Mall. The Washington Monument in infrared I brought my Olympus cameras, including my IR modified E-PL1. I’m really enjoying the way it lets me see things … Continue reading The National Mall in Washington D.C.
Washington DC
I’ve written about photography on business trips before (for instance here). If you’re willing to put up with the hassle of carrying your photo equipment (or you can travel “photo light”), and if you have an opportunity to leave early or stay late, then you may be able to enjoy some of the photo ops … Continue reading Washington DC
Evansville, Indiana photo ops
The PITCA convention was held and we stayed at the Aztar Casino Hotel in downtown Evansville – right on the Ohio River. I enjoyed the parts of the convention that I attended – it’s amazing how knowledgeable people are. But I also used some time while Lynn was busy with trivet things to explore the area looking for photo ops.
Viera Wetlands – a birder's paradise?
Located at the west end of Wickham Road, in Melbourne, Florida, the Viera Wetlands offer birders and photographers a close encounter with many species from the comfort of their automobiles.