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Full Moonrise Over the Jefferson Memorial

Capture the breathtaking beauty of a full moonrise over the Jefferson Memorial, reflected in the Tidal Basin. Join us on a photography safari led by professional architectural photographer E. David Luria, where you'll learn the techniques of twilight and moonlight photography. Don't miss this chance to take your photography skills to the next level and create stunning images.

  • All levels
  • 5 and older
  • $119
  • 5114 Ritchie Rd #644, Bealeton, VA , USA, Bealeton, VA
  • 2 hours

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What you'll learn in this travel photography class:

Think you can take better pictures than the ones you see on the postcards? Here is your chance to prove it by capturinga lovely view of a full moon rising just to the right of the Jefferson Memorial and reflected in the Tidal Basin.

We begin our safari just before the 8:23pm sunset at the FDR Memorial in the golden hour, capturing the reflection of the Washington Monument across the Tidal Basin. We then walk over to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and photograph the Jefferson Memorial in the blue hour of twilight, while we await the rise of the full moon at 9 pm, coming up as a deep red orb to the right of the Jefferson Memorial.

Professional architectural photographer E. David Luria will coach you in the single-exposure and (if your camera can do it ) double-exposure techniques of twilight and moonlight photography on this safari, timed to coincide with the sun setting and the full moon rising. If your camera does double-exposures, we will show you how to move the moon from one corner of the sky to place it right over the Washington Monument! How cool is that?

Masking and social distancing is required at all times; groups are limited to 8 participants.

What to Expect and Bring

  • Camera
  • A sturdy tripod
  • Lenses
  • Extra memory cards
  • Extra charged battery
  • Accessories such as filters, remote release
  • Weather appropriate clothing

Where to meet

Meet in front of FDR Memorial Bookstore at 1850 West Basin Drive SW


Refund Policy

  • Cancellations must be made in writing via email at least 10 business days prior to Safari date to [email protected]
  • Cancellations received 9 business days or more in advance of Safari date receive a refund of 75% of the amount paid.
  • No refund is made for cancellations received less than 9 business days before the Safari date.

Washington Photo Safari operates rain or shine. A separate itinerary is followed on rain or snow days, utilizing landmarks with unique photogenic interiors, such as The National Building Museum, Union Station, The National Postal Museum, The Lincoln Memorial, and the Jefferson Memorial.

In the event that an instructor or the school needs to cancel last minute, students will receive a refund less a 5% non refundable registration fee.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Washington Photo Safari

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