for the love of DC photography
It is not an easy task to capture a crisp photograph of motion. However, in this image, Miki Jourdan has successfully captured the vibrancy of the Soka Tribe, a dance group at this year’s DC Funk Parade. The photographer’s chosen angle has further empowered this image by creating a dominating presence of the figures being shown. Can’t wait to see and share more of your work, Miki!
With the summer season approaching and warm weather finally in our grasp, it is a great time to participate in local events happening around the DMV. For example, Olaf Zerbock photographed the Lights of Freedom Ceremony at Walter Pierce Park. Lighting over 2,000 candles, the event honors thousands of African Americans who were buried in what is now Adams Morgan after they gained their freedom during the U.S. Civil War. This photo is contemplative, powerful, and a reminder to get out in our community and participate!
Spring is here, and with the cold weather finally on its way out of DC it is a perfect time to get outside and take some photos! This beautiful image of magnolias was captured by Bekah Richards in Rawlins Park. By taking the photo with an upward angle the solid blue sky remains a consistent backdrop, eliminating any distractions that would take away from the flower’s vibrancy. So, when you are taking photos of nature make sure to try different points of view to make the viewer want to stop and smell the roses or, in this case, magnolias.
This image by @manylaughs just goes to show that we can add a bit of drama to even the most ordinary of subjects in photography. Producing the photo in black and white heightens the contrast between the lighter and darker portions of the image. Photographers are able to experiment with dramatic shadow-play by underexposing images. In this
Such a lovely photograph taken by Olaf Zerbock in the large, urban Rock Creek Park in Northwest D.C. This image was shot with a low ISO of just 50 and a higher aperture of f/16, thus keeping the shutter open for a longer period of time to create the smooth appearance of the water. A common challenge with daytime long exposure images is that the scene you want to capture is too bright. In order to address this, photographers will often use a neutral density (ND) filter, which reduces the amount of light entering the lens without affecting the color of the image.
