Full Moonrise and Flowing Traffic Lines in DC from the Monument View Room!

Experience the magic of twilight and moonlight photography with professional architectural photographer E. David Luria on this specially timed photo safari. You will learn the art of capturing breathtaking single-exposure images as the sun sets over the monuments of Washington, creating stunning light and shadow contrasts. With guidance from Mr. Luria, you will explore composition, exposure, and camera settings to bring out the rich colors and details that make nighttime photography so captivating. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, this safari will deepen your understanding of how to create images that evoke mood, drama, and beauty under the changing light of dusk. For those with cameras capable of multiple exposures, Mr. Luria will demonstrate advanced techniques to creatively position the full moon in your photographs, including placing it perfectly above the Washington Monument. This unique approach allows you to experiment with artistic compositions and achieve results that are both imaginative and visually stunning. Along the way, you will learn how to balance ambient light, capture sharp details in low light, and make the most of your camera’s full capabilities while exploring some of the most photogenic areas of the nation’s capital during twilight.