Street Focus 27: Streets of the World – Washington DC with Lynford Morton

Street Focus 27: Street of the World - Washington DC with Lynford Morton

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For this new installment of Streets of the World, I'm taking you to Washington DC and your guide for this special segment is Lynford Morton.

Lynford Morton is a Washington, DC-based photographer and photography coach. He helps emerging and enthusiast photographers take great pictures though his business PhotoTour DC. He blogs and podcasts about photography at Shutterbug Life and founded Shutterbug Excursions, one of the fastest growing photography Meetups in Washington, DC. You can find his 100 Strangers project and photos he shoots for fun at Lyn's Pics.   

Areas of interest we discussed during the episode, and more:

Airports

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) — You can start your photo shoot in this airport. It has high ceilings and big windows for lots of natural light. Expect to see mostly business travelers bustling about during the day. This is the only airport on a Metro stop.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) — You might notice the exterior from several movies. A shuttle can take you into the city or to a Metro stop.

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) — Maryland's MARC Train Service takes you to DC's Union Station.

Train

Union Station in DC is home to Amtrak and multiple commuter rail services. The station has beautiful architecture inside and out. http://www.unionstationdc.com

Metrorail & Metrobus

The Metro system is the nation’s second-largest heavy rail system with 5 rail lines. The trains are clean and efficient. Photographers will enjoy the repeating patterns in the ceilings of each station. Train commuters are always interesting subjects. http://www.wmata.com

Capital Bikeshare DC

The District’s bike sharing program makes bicycles available to anyone over the age of 16. Simply take a bike from one of the convenient stations in DC and Arlington, and return it to a nearby docking station. Try and resist the repeating pattern of red bikes at the stations. People dropping off and picking up bikes can be an interesting project. https://www.capitalbikeshare.com

Historic Neighborhoods

Georgetown — An upscale neighborhood in the Northwest, Washington, DC. The main intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and M Street, NW, contains high-end shops, bars, restaurants. Wander any of the side streets for cobblestone walkways and interesting architecture. Expect to see everyone from upscale shoppers to college students.

Dupont Circle — The official circle is located at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue NW, Connecticut Avenue NW, New Hampshire Avenue NW, P Street NW, and 19th Street NW. Inside the circle and surrounding neighborhood, expect an eclectic mix of people — families walking dogs, couples of all kinds, guys playing pick up games of chess, a brass band jamming on a corner, or locals immersed in a newspaper or a good book.

U Street Corridor — History and culture merge with trendy bars and restaurants in this historic neighborhood. Most of the action happens on U Street, NW between 9th and 16th Streets.

Adams Morgan — Lots of colors and textures in this trendy neighborhood, known for its international flavor. Make sure to shoot the main strip on from 18th & Columbia Streets, NW, and wander south.

Capitol Hill — In the neighborhood adjacent to the Nation's Capitol Building you can find Hill staffers, families and tourists alike. Walk up 8th Street, SE, from Pennsylvania Ave to the Marine Corps Baracks for a cool Main Street USA feel. On weekends,