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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