Photowalk: Newseum

Location: Newseum

Date: Saturday, January 24th at 1:00PM We’ll gather inside the front door at 12:45PM.

Our itinerary: Photowalk of the Newseum. Informal exploration of handheld photography in low light and abstract look at exhibits.

All members, skill and equipment level are welcomed. It'll be a fun and not too techy gathering.

From the website: Newseum Visitor Guide

--Newseum Blends High-Tech With Historical
The Newseum — a 250,000-square-foot museum of news — offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits.

The Newseum is located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., on America’s Main Street between the White House and the U.S. Capitol and adjacent to the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. The exterior’s unique architectural features include a 74-foot-high marble engraving of the First Amendment and an immense front wall of glass through which passers-by can watch the museum fulfill its mission of providing a forum where the media and the public can gain a better understanding of each other.

The Newseum features seven levels of galleries, theaters, retail spaces and visitor services. It offers a unique environment that takes museumgoers behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made.

"Visitors will come away with a better understanding of news and the important role it plays in all of our lives," said Newseum Executive Director and Senior Vice President Joe Urschel. "The new Newseum is educational, inspirational and a whole lot of fun."

Admission: $20 at the door or $22 on-line

Camera equipment: Flash is allowed except for a few exhibits. Wide and short telephoto lens recommended. Point & shoot cameras? Always welcomed!

Click here for directions: CLICK!

Please email me if you have any questions. Maybe a gathering at a local coffee house or a pub in Chinatown to preview the fantastic images. I will see you there!