Bob Friedman and Mike Whalen will be conducting a summer field trip to Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (KAG) on Saturday, July 5. Plan to meet at KAG parking lot near the garden entrance at 6:30 AM or inside the park if you come later. This garden offers one of the largest display of lotus flowers and
On Saturday, April 5th we’ll explore Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and Fells Point. A historic seaport since the 1700’s it is one of the most photographed and visited areas of the city. Visually stunning any time of the day, it is one of Baltimore’s favorite locations for photography workshops. Water, nautical sights and historic buildings combine
On Sunday, May 18th, we’ll visit a unique National Natural Landmark in Maryland. Battle Creek Cypress Swamp is one of the northernmost stands of bald cypress trees and the only large stand of the trees on the western shore of Maryland. A quarter mile long wooden boardwalk snakes around these relics of the past. Distinctive,
Field trip to Annapolis Harbor and Historic District Sunday, March 16th On Sunday, March 16th we will visit Annapolis Harbor and the Historic District. Annapolis is a great seaport town on the Chesapeake Bay that offers many wonderful photographic opportunities. The harbor area offers ships, sails, and scenic harbor image opportunities, while the town
NVPS Field Trip National Museum of the Marine Corps Feb 15th The National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines–past, present, and future. Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, the Museum’s soaring design evokes the image of the flag-raisers of Iwo Jima and beckons
In January, we visit Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, in West Virginia. Harpers Ferry is located where the Shenandoah River flows into the Potomac River below the Maryland Heights. At this river juncture, Harpers Ferry with its meticulously restored pre-Civil War structures maintained by the National Park Service is just waiting for photographers to visit.
Field Trip to Arlington National Cemetery Wreath Laying Event – Dec 14th NVPS Meeting time 9:00am at the Memorial Amphitheater On Saturday, Dec 14th Wreaths Across America will be working with hundreds of volunteers to place wreaths at every gravesite in Arlington National Cemetery. If you would like to take pictures during the actual
No details have been provided as of press time, but this will be an overnight trip to photograph migratory waterfowl at Bombay Hook, Delaware. http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Bombay_Hook/ More details about trip logistics will be provided at club meetings and on the website. Only paid up members and their family members can participate in Field Trips. If you
Many of our members have explored Great Falls from the VA side and have produced some wonderful award-winning images. But, now it’s time to go over the river and through the woods to explore the Maryland side of Great Falls. At this time of year we should have great Fall colors as we explore the C&O canal,
Update: The gallery of images from the field trip is here: http://nvps.org/gallery/v/fieldtrips/2013/Truck+Graveyard/ Our first field trip of the year is going to be held at the old “Truck Graveyard” located in Columbia VA. Whether it is this year’s Abandoned and Discarded or next year’s Still Life competition theme, this visit will provide ample photo opportunities for