What we’re about
This is a group of folks of all levels who enjoy getting out, exploring, and photographing the great nature around us by visiting local parks in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland around the I495 Beltway. We are planning to provide ways to get together to learn digital photography techniques and do some portrait and street photography. There is a Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/286732975305378
I wrote the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup Group Guide Book which lists 25 locations that the group has visited. There is an Info to Know section with links for directions and information about the location, plus photographs I have taken at the locations. Here is the link to the paperback book and Kindle version: https://cutt.ly/VBPMGB_Amazon The website for the Guide Book is https://cutt.ly/VBPMGB and has an Update and Errata document that lists the changes in the Guide Book since it was first published.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Photograph Summit Point DRIFT NIRVANA® DUAL Challenge JC/WC - Sun. May 12Summit Point Main, Summit Point, WV
# DRIFT NIRVANA® DUAL Challenge JC/WC
TWO tracks are open for May 12! Hot laps on Washington and open practice on Jefferson. 2024 Rivals competitors, shake your car down for Rivals on Jefferson later this year! #drifting #driftnirvana
$15 online and $20 at the door
https://events.summitpointmp.com/products/drift-nirvana-hot-laps-april-14th-2024?fbclid=IwAR0Yfsv8-g7rpEh2NSMILD3Z3gXgpF5FF70Wo1Sy9IduJDGyshRa_JGhO2Q_aem_ASSWbCfBIU7jiVLJMl8xdYITVi8KEG_5xUaXTVlPIYUMja3aPSeoXUb4uPSh_Wx6qIZ4Lou2M5O5dQpUJnHjbN_2Potomac Circut is located from the entrance gate, take a left on Skip Pad Road and take a left at the lot.
Event schedule:
7:30-8:45 Tech and Registration
8:45 Driver's meeting
9:00 - 11:00 Hot Track
11:00 - 12:00 Lunch break
12:00 - 5:00 Hot Track
5:00 Cold Track
events.summitpointmp.comThere is a place to have lunch at the track that is not too bad...
See cars race around the track and burn rubber like Fast and Furious.
Bring: Water, fully charged batteries, empty cards, tripod, comfortable shoesShare only your very best, most interesting shots after the field trip and keep it down to between 5 and 10 photos.
By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I am also agreeing to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties.
- Photograph Speed & Style FestivalMarket Square, Alexandria, VA
For information Only as I may or may not attend.
The Fourth Annual Old Town Festival of Speed & Style
Exotic Cars, Motorcycles, Fashion, and Fun!
Lower Blocks of King Street and Market Square in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
https://festivalofspeedandstyle.com/homeShare only your very best, most interesting shots after the field trip, and keep it down to between 5 and 10 photos.
By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I am also agreeing to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees, and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties. - National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race - July 13124 N Market St, Frederick, MD
Perhaps the only time you will ever see someone riding a Big Wheel Bike.
This awesome event returns to downtown Frederick MD this July 13th.
I will be parking in the parking garage (Carroll Creek Parking Garage) next to the C. Burr Artz Public Library and walking to Brewer's Alley around 11:30 AM. That is where the start/finish line is located. It will get crowded and tough to find folks. I will have my red hat on.
There are two qualifying rounds starting at 12:15 and the big race takes place at 2:00 pm.
This is a great event to practice your panning skills. The image above was taken at 1/15 of a second, but I would suggest you experiment with shutter speeds that are faster and slower and see what results you find most pleasing.
If it is a bright sunny day you might want to use a polarizer filter or a 3-stop ND filter just to be sure you can get your shutter speeds low enough for panning. The shot above was also taken at ISO100 and F20. I did not have much latitude to go with a slower shutter speed without the risk of overexposing.
More Info is available from
https://www.highwheelrace.com/schedule-of-events/By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I am also agreeing to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees, and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties.
