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USA Sunrise through U.S. Capitol dome

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Telephoto view of rising sun through the windows of U.S, Capitol, with foreground flags at base of Washington Monument (1.8 miles from Capitol) and Lincoln Reflecting pool at base of photo

Photography Tips

Use your longest lens - this was 600mm - and stand at west edge of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Move left or right to situate the sun directly behind the Capitol dome. Three or four day window to get this shot at spring or fall equinox.

Travel Information

Parking on west side of Lincoln Memorial on Parkway Drive.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor A decent amount of people

Best Timing Sunrise in spring

Sunrise & Sunset 06:59 - 19:27 | current local time: 01:48

Photo Themes equinox Memorial Sunrise US Capitol

Locations Washington DC

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