Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup

https://www.novaparks.com/parks/meadowlark-botanical-gardens/events/sunset-in-the-garden-9pm-closing

Enjoy twilight and sunset hours in the Gardens on select evenings when Meadowlark Botanical Gardens remains open until 9pm. Admission to the Gardens will end at 8:30pm. Regular garden admission ($4-8) and memberships apply.

These extended hours may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Please check Meadowlark's Facebook page or novaparks.com for an inclement weather alert or call 703-255-3631 x0. There are no portrait photography reservations offered for extended hours.

We will meet at the visitor center.

Bring Water, Tripod, comfortable shoes, fully charged batteries, and empty cards

There is no specific route in this park. Folks are free to wander around the trails in the park at their own pace.

Check out Rob Trek's video from May 16, 2021: https://youtu.be/QwNR_TuxM4Y

Share only your very best, most interesting shots after the field trip, and keep it down to between 5 and 10 photos.

Beauty, conservation, education, and discovery flourish throughout the year at this 95-acre complex of large ornamental display gardens and unique native plant collections. Walking trails, lakes, more than twenty varieties of cherry trees, irises, peonies, an extensive shade garden, native wildflowers, gazebos, birds, butterflies, seasonal blooms, and foliage create a sanctuary of beauty and nature.
https://www.nvrpa.org/park/meadowlark_botanical_gardens/

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.

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Bring Water, a Tripod, comfortable shoes, fully charged batteries, and empty cards

By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations (where applicable) of the event location and 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.

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Located west of Frederick, MD, visit a small-town Independence Day celebration including fireworks at 9:30 PM over a pond.
https://www.middletown.md.us/index.asp?SEC=9E6AE7F5-5EB6-4509-9DCC-51E7812600BC&DE=1EB86C90-9CA6-4E10-B365-8B9F7F49A2C8&Type=B_BASIC

Here are some photos I took in 2013:
https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGuqsXA

It does help to have a wide lens, as you can get to see more of the reflections. The lens I used above is an 18mm.

Here is a quick take on how I photograph fireworks:

1. Have the camera on a tripod
2. Use a wide lens as you can get, as the fireworks will show up as reflections in the pond
3. Set the ISO to 100
4. Set the aperture to f/11 or f/14 - The higher the number, the smaller the aperture and the thinner the lines in the fireworks
5. Set the shutter speed to Bulb
6. Focus on infinity
7. Have a remote trigger to not shake the camera
8. As soon as you hear the sound of the firework going off, press the trigger to open the shutter
9. Wait for the burst of the firework and close the shutter
10. In some cases, you can leave the shutter open to capture multiple bursts
11. Be careful for the grand finale, as it gets bright fast, and you don't want to leave the shutter open very long

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.