
Photographing Washington D.C. Digital Field Guide
John Healey(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 26. March 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-470-58687-7 (ISBN)
Description
The ideal companion guide for capturing awe-inspiring photos of Washington, D.C.!
Whether using a compact camera or a high-end dSLR, this companion guide provides you with detailed information for taking spectacular shots of some of the most recognizable architecture in the world. Whether you aim to capture memorable photos of the White House, U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, or one of D.C.'s other many remarkable memorials, this portable resource goes where you go and walks you through valuable tips and techniques for taking the best shot possible.
You'll discover suggested locations for taking photos, recommended equipment, what camera settings to use, best times of day to photograph specific attractions, how to handle weather challenges, and more. In addition, beautiful images of Washington, D.C.'s most breathtaking attractions and recognizable landmarks serve to both inspire and assist you as you embark on an amazing photographic adventure!
* Elevates your photography skills to a new level with photography secrets from professional photographer John Healey
* Presents clear, understandable tips and techniques that span all skill levels, using all types of digital cameras, from compact cameras to high end DSLRs
* Features Washington, D.C.'s main attractions in alphabetical order as well as thumb tabs on the pages so you can quickly and easily access the information you are looking for
* Shares detailed information and insight on critical topics, such as ideal locations to photograph from, the best time of day to shoot, camera equipment to have handy, weather conditions, and optimal camera settings to consider
Whether you're a local familiar with the territory or a visitor seeing our nation's capital for the first time, this handy guide will help capture fantastic photos!
Whether using a compact camera or a high-end dSLR, this companion guide provides you with detailed information for taking spectacular shots of some of the most recognizable architecture in the world. Whether you aim to capture memorable photos of the White House, U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, or one of D.C.'s other many remarkable memorials, this portable resource goes where you go and walks you through valuable tips and techniques for taking the best shot possible.
You'll discover suggested locations for taking photos, recommended equipment, what camera settings to use, best times of day to photograph specific attractions, how to handle weather challenges, and more. In addition, beautiful images of Washington, D.C.'s most breathtaking attractions and recognizable landmarks serve to both inspire and assist you as you embark on an amazing photographic adventure!
* Elevates your photography skills to a new level with photography secrets from professional photographer John Healey
* Presents clear, understandable tips and techniques that span all skill levels, using all types of digital cameras, from compact cameras to high end DSLRs
* Features Washington, D.C.'s main attractions in alphabetical order as well as thumb tabs on the pages so you can quickly and easily access the information you are looking for
* Shares detailed information and insight on critical topics, such as ideal locations to photograph from, the best time of day to shoot, camera equipment to have handy, weather conditions, and optimal camera settings to consider
Whether you're a local familiar with the territory or a visitor seeing our nation's capital for the first time, this handy guide will help capture fantastic photos!
More details
Edition
1., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations maps
Dimensions
Height: 23.1 cm
Width: 15.3 cm
Thickness: 1.8 cm
Weight
589 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-58687-7 (9780470586877)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
John Healey lives a few blocks from the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. He has worked as a photographer and a photography technical/lighting specialist for over ten years. Today he primarily photographs for companies and publications. Visit him at www.photographingdc.com.
Content
Introduction.
1 Arlington Memorial Bridge.
2 Arlington National Cemetery.
3 Ford's Theatre.
4 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial.
5 Georgetown.
6 Korean War Veterans Memorial.
7 Lincoln Memorial.
8 Mount Vernon Estate.
9 National Air and Space Museum.
10 National Archives.
11 The National Mall.
12 National World War II Memorial.
13 The National Zoo.
14 Old Post Office.
15 The Pentagon Memorial.
16 Smithsonian Institution Castle.
17 The Supreme Court of the United States.
18 Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
19 Ulysses S. Grant Memorial.
20 United States Air Force Memorial.
21 United States Botanic Garden.
22 United States Capitol.
23 The United States Library of Congress.
24 The United States Marine Corps War Memorial.
25 United States National Arboretum.
26 Vietnam Veterans National Memorial.
27 The Washington Monument.
28 The White House and President's Park.
1 Arlington Memorial Bridge.
2 Arlington National Cemetery.
3 Ford's Theatre.
4 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial.
5 Georgetown.
6 Korean War Veterans Memorial.
7 Lincoln Memorial.
8 Mount Vernon Estate.
9 National Air and Space Museum.
10 National Archives.
11 The National Mall.
12 National World War II Memorial.
13 The National Zoo.
14 Old Post Office.
15 The Pentagon Memorial.
16 Smithsonian Institution Castle.
17 The Supreme Court of the United States.
18 Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
19 Ulysses S. Grant Memorial.
20 United States Air Force Memorial.
21 United States Botanic Garden.
22 United States Capitol.
23 The United States Library of Congress.
24 The United States Marine Corps War Memorial.
25 United States National Arboretum.
26 Vietnam Veterans National Memorial.
27 The Washington Monument.
28 The White House and President's Park.