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- Patuxent Research Refuge & Photo Exhibition "New Neighbors"National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, MD
Bruce Goodman, an active member of the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup Group, will be exhibiting photos at the Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, of birds and wildlife that he has taken since moving to the DMV area two years ago.
Notes:
- Feel free to attend any of the dates listed.
- Bring your camera to walk the trails afterwards.
PHOTO EXHIBITION “NEW NEIGHBORS”
Exhibition Dates: September 4-27, 2025
Patuxent National Wildlife Visitor Center
Center Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10 AM – 4:00 PM
OPENING RECEPTION
***SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 [1:00 PM – 3:00 PM]***The Patuxent Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is located at:10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708.For more information, contact Bruce at beegoode2@hotmail.com
Instagram: @photosfrombrug - Photograph Summit Point DRIFT NIRVANA® Challenge - Sun. Sept 7Summit Point Main, Summit Point, WV
# DRIFT NIRVANA® Challenge
https://www.facebook.com/driftnirvana
To gain entry for free as a media representative, you must complete the registration and be approved. If your name is not on this website, expect to pay ($15 online and $20 at the door).
https://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.status/uidEvent/678CCBC9-96F1-D6D8-F8BFC1004916CF06$15 online and $20 at the door per person
https://events.summitpointmp.com/products/september-7-2025-drift-nirvana-rivalsEvent Schedule (subject to change):
7:30-8:45 Tech and Registration
8:45 Driver's meeting and then media meeting
9:00 - 12:00 Hot Track
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch break
1:00 - 5:00 Hot Track
5:00 End of DayThere is a place to have lunch at the track that is not too bad...
See cars race around the track and burn rubber like in Fast and Furious.
Bring: Water, fully charged batteries, empty cards, tripod, comfortable shoes
Share 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 Full Moon Rise over Washington, DC - Sept. 7Needs location
Let's meet at the Netherlands Carillon Bells between Arlington Cemetery and the Iwo Jima Memorial. Hopefully, the weather will provide clear skies!
I checked Photo Ephemeris and for Moonrise at 7:29 PM 95.92° Waning 99.94%
I scheduled it for 6:30 PM to get there early, find parking, and get set up.What3 Words app: ///added.tigers.flight for location
https://what3words.com/added.tigers.flightThe moon will be to the left of the Washington Monument this month.
There is limited parking in the park and on the streets nearby.
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 Full Moon Rise over Washington, DC - Sept. 7Needs location
Let's meet at the Netherlands Carillon Bells between Arlington Cemetery and the Iwo Jima Memorial. Hopefully, the weather will provide clear skies!
I checked Photo Ephemeris and for Moonrise at 9:29 PM 95.92° Waning 99.94%
I scheduled it for 6:30 PM to get there early, find parking, and get set up.What3 Words app: ///added.tigers.flight for location
https://what3words.com/added.tigers.flightThe moon will be to the left of the Washington Monument this month.
There is limited parking in the park and on the streets nearby.
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.
