What we’re about
This is a group of folks of all levels who enjoy getting out, exploring, and photographing the great nature around us by visiting local parks in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland around the I495 Beltway. We are planning to provide ways to get together to learn digital photography techniques and do some portrait and street photography. There is a Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/286732975305378
I wrote the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup Group Guide Book which lists 25 locations that the group has visited. There is an Info to Know section with links for directions and information about the location, plus photographs I have taken at the locations. Here is the link to the paperback book and Kindle version: https://cutt.ly/VBPMGB_Amazon The website for the Guide Book is https://cutt.ly/VBPMGB and has an Update and Errata document that lists the changes in the Guide Book since it was first published.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Photograph the MGM National Harbor FireworksMGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino, Oxon Hill, MD
Please check the website for additional information.
https://www.nationalharbor.com/holidays-at-national-harbor/
The Fireworks start at 5:30 PMTripods are allowed.
Drive to: P4 Garage Entrance, MGM National Harbor
MGM National Ave., Oxon Hill, MDI usually park on P3 and take the elevators up to the casino level. Go through the door opposite the casino that goes outside. Walk towards the Ferris Wheel to face the river on the other side of the fountain. The firework will shoot to the right of the Ferris Wheel.
Traffic can be heavy on the beltway, so allow for plenty of time.
Bring Water, Tripod, comfortable shoes, fully charged batteries, and empty cards
By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations (where applicable) of the event location. I also agree to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees, and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties.
- Photograph the MGM National Harbor FireworksMGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino, Oxon Hill, MD
Please check the website for additional information.
https://www.nationalharbor.com/holidays-at-national-harbor/
The Fireworks start at 5:30 PMTripods are allowed.
Drive to: P4 Garage Entrance, MGM National Harbor
MGM National Ave., Oxon Hill, MDI usually park on P3 and take the elevators up to the casino level. Go through the door opposite the casino that goes outside. Walk towards the Ferris Wheel to face the river on the other side of the fountain. The firework will shoot to the right of the Ferris Wheel.
Traffic can be heavy on the beltway, so allow for plenty of time.
Bring Water, Tripod, comfortable shoes, fully charged batteries, and empty cards
By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations (where applicable) of the event location. I also agree to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees, and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties.
- Photograph Bald Eagles at Conowingo DamConowingo Fisherman's Park, Darlington, MD
What3Words: https://what3words.com/episodes.october.fading
This is outside of the Virginia Beltway, but it is worth the trip. It is about a 2-hour drive from Virginia north of Baltimore. The Conowingo Dam has been known for the highest number of Bald Eagles on the East Coast.
You are on your own for parking to get there early. I saw cars getting tickets once the parking lot was full. They do a shuttle bus if you park in the nearby field off the main road
We will aim to park towards to visitor's center towards the dam. If folks get hungry and tired of photographing the eagles/wildlife, we can head to Spready Oak Country Cafe (1643 Conowingo Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911) for breakfast.
Bring:
Warm clothes - it gets cold down by the water
Long lens - 300mm or greater
Fully charged batteries
Empty cards
Water/Snacks/Food
Comfortable shoes
By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations (where applicable) of the event location and I am also agreeing to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties.
- Photograph Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of LightsMeadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA
https://www.novaparks.com/events/winter-walk-of-lights
I have already purchased my ticket for 5:30 PM on SUNDAY 12/1/2024
$18.00 + $1.95 = $19.95
You might be able to try a coupon code: lights24HOURS of OPERATION & TICKET PRICES:
Meadowlark's Winter Walk of Lights OPEN ALL HOLIDAYS
Ticket quantities are limited online and onsite.
Tickets are sold for specific entry times (every 15 minutes).
Children under the age of 2 are free and do not require a ticket.***
November 8 – December 7, 2024
Hours of Operations: 5:30 pm-10:00 pm
Admission ends at 9:30 pm, and lights go dark at 10:00 pm.
Online Ticket Price (ages 2 & older): $18 plus Eventbrite fee
Onsite Ticket Price* (age 2 & older): $22***
Friday, December 8, 2024 – Sunday, January 7, 2025
Hours of Operations: 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Admission ends at 9:30 pm, and lights go dark at 10:00 pm.
Online Ticket Price (ages 2 & older): $18 plus Eventbrite fee*ONSITE TICKETS ARE NOT SOLD AFTER DECEMBER 8, 2024, and when online tickets are sold out for an entry time(s).
Bring:
Tripod, Empty cards, fully charged batteries, warm clothes, and waterBy sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations (where applicable) of the event location. I also agree to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees, and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties.
