One of my favorite parts about this memorial is that you are able to walk all around it. Don’t be surprised when you see other tourists and locals just sitting on the steps and watching the sky change. It is less than 100 ft away and gives you a similar view than the reflecting pool but at a more elevated perspective. This image was captured with my 70-200mmĪfter you’ve captured some images of the Reflecting Pool, walk up the steps to the Lincoln Memorial. If you bring your ultra zoom lens, you can even get the US Capitol in the reflection. It’s the best when it’s a particularly colorful sunrise because I love getting that reflection and doubling the amazing sky. I love this spot to just sit on the edge of the pool and watch the sun rise. It’s the center of 4 great landmarks all within a central area. It’s the most iconic and it is the place that I tell everyone they must go to if they have never been to the national mall and especially at sunrise. In my opinion, the Reflecting Pool is the ultimate sunrise location in Washington DC. Now on to that sunrise… You Can’t Go Wrong with the Reflecting Pool As an added bonus I created a 1, 3, and 5 day sample photo itinerary for your trip to Washington DC, click here to download my ideal schedule. So if you are interested in seeing more of Washington DC than just the sunrise, click here to check it out. It’s called Snap DC: Your Guide to taking Extraordinary Photos of the National Mall and Beyond… and it is available on Amazon. One last thing to note, I wrote a book all about photographing Washington DC. The worst that will happen is that someone will ask you to put it away. It seems like there is no right or wrong answer so I would just take your tripod if you want and just be respectful when photographing the grounds. However since then I’ve heard of photographer friends being asked to put it away. The last time I spoke to a Capitol Policeman about it, he said they are allowed. There is way more security there and I’ve heard conflicting rules about tripods. Technically, it’s not the National Mall so the same rules don’t apply as they do at the memorials. The United States Capitol is slightly different. All other times other than sunrise at any of the memorials, it’s pretty much out of the question. Out of all the times I’ve been out for sunrise (trust me it’s way more than I can count), I have been asked to put it away once while I was at the Lincoln Memorial. I think the biggest concern is when the memorials are crowded and other people may trip over the legs. However if you’re photographing sunrise and there is no one else around, you could probably get away with it. Dress according to the weather and grab a coffee, you won’t regret it.įor the serious photographers out there, you may be wondering about tripods. That way you will see all the great predawn colors in the sky. I typically try to arrive at my sunrise location about 30 minutes before the sun actually rises. If anything bad should happen, help will not be far away. At sunrise you’re more likely to get images with no one in them while at sunset it’s nearly impossible.ĭon’t worry though even if no one else is around, park police have the memorials under constant surveillance which makes this one of the safest places to be in DC at night. Plus there is this overwhelming feeling of peace and calm in a city that’s usually hustling and bustling during the day. It gives off this amazing warm glow on the memorials that’s hard to get at sunset. I love the alignment of where the sun rises among the monuments as opposed to where the sun sets from. Here’s everything you need to know to capture a stunning sunrise in Washington DC: How to Prepare for Sunrise I’ve done all the research for you so you can just get out there and shoot. So I compiled the top 7 best spots to make your trip to the Nation’s capital easier to navigate. I’ve pretty much been to every one of these places at least 20 times. I’ve lived in the area my whole life and been photographing the National Mall for over 8 years. Washington DC is ideal for sunrise photography.
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