Pennsylvania Ave NW in Washington DC, USA

Olivier Herrmann olivherrmann.500px.com

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USA Pennsylvania Ave NW in Washington DC

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This is my favorite spot in Washington DC to take a picture of the US Capitol building.

Photography Tips

This is a nice place to take picture of the US Capitol building from the street at any time of the day. I would however advice to go there for either the sunrise or the blue hour. I think those are the best time to get a beautiful picture here. Also, don't forget your tripod, a remote and maybe a ND filter. Finally, always try a "long exposure" (at least few seconds) to get car trails. It's an amazing spot for that.

Travel Information

It's easily accessible from the metro after a short walk.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing Blue hour/at night

Sunrise & Sunset 06:56 - 16:51 | current local time: 16:50

Photo Themes car trails City cityscape Light trails nightscape traffic Urban US Capitol

Locations Washington DC dc District of Columbia Pennsylvania Ave NW Pennsylvania Avenue Newseum

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