- It’s Memorial Day weekend in D.C., which means it’s time again for Rolling Thunder, the enormous demonstration in and around the National Mall to recognize POW and MIA soldiers from the Vietnam War. Between the hog parade and sea of leather vests — and apparently this year Donald Trump will make an appearance — it’s a photographer’s playground.
- Get tickets for Critical Exposure’s 2016 Break the Frame exhibit on June 2, featuring work by D.C. students that show how they think they’re perceived by their schools and communities.
- Sign up for the next street photography class series from the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. on June 11. This round, learn the basics from long-time WCP staff photographer Darrow Montgomery.
- You don’t have to be an APA member to enter the 2016 American Photographic Artists contest. Submit by June 29.
- Air & Space Magazine just announced the winners of its 3rd annual photo contest.
- Slate’s post featuring historical National Park photos might provide some old-timey inspiration for your weekend getaways.
- Take a looks at the winners of the Best of Russia photography competition. Though it’s a huge gallery, it’s worth your time.
- As President Obama becomes the first sitting president to visit the city, the Atlantic looks at Hiroshima today.
- India is suffering through a record-breaking heatwave.
- Incredible photos — and the story of what they couldn’t capture — from a violent clash between police and demonstrators at an oil refinery fire in France.
- The grounds of London’s Royal Hospital are prepared for the annual Chelsea Flower Show.
- The Washington Post has the story behind the West Point cadet photographed with tears running down his face during commencement.
- National Geographic hosted a fascinating Facebook Live Q&A with Charlie Hamilton James talking about camera traps and how he got his amazing Yellowstone and Grand Teton park photos.
- These photographers brought their studio to the sharks.