Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup

I already purchased my ticket for Saturday evening, which includes a concert, for $26.12, with fees and insurance. There are other concert dates available before this one.
https://burnsidefarms.ticketspice.com/burnside-farms-2025-summer-of-sunflowers-

They will have early mornings as well this year. Those go on sale in mid-July. I will schedule another field trip when they become available.

https://www.burnsidefarms.com/tickets

Please familiarize yourself with the rules at Burnside Farms regarding the handling of flowers and photography.

General info:

https://www.burnsidefarms.com (http://www.burnsidefarms.com) and https://www.facebook.com/BurnsideFarms
Flower picking: http://www.burnsidefarms.com/how-to-pick-flowers

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 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.

• 5:30am to 5:45am - A shot of Wilkes Tunnel before 1st light.
• 5:45am to 6:15am - A short walk over to Shipyard Park for sunrise!
• 6:15am to 7:30am - A medium walk to Point Lumely Park for morning Golden Hour. Lots of photo opportunities of the Potomac River, Marinas, and the boardwalk.
• 8:00am Drive 5 miles to IHOP for breakfast.
  7694 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306
  https://maps.app.goo.gl/WE2ArjPWEAwLGJeV6

Recommend Gear:

• Super Wide angle lenses to capture the entire sky
• Standard 24-70mm zoom lenses
• Tripod for long exposures because it will be dark!

Photo Notes:

• It will be dark, so tripods and self-timer are highly recommended for sharp shots.
• There's a photo opportunity to get morning joggers and flying seagulls in silhouette against the sunrise.
• Look for ways to frame the sunrise between pillars and over piers.
• The Woodrow Wilson Bridge is a little far off, but can make for a nice shot too.

Legal
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.

#drifting #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/august-3-2025-drift-nirvana-challenge

Event Schedule (subject to change):

7:30-8:45 Tech and Registration
8:45 Driver's meeting
9:00 - 12:00 Hot Track
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch break
1:00 - 5:00 Hot Track
5:00 End of Day

There 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.

FREE Day for the Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act:
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/infrastructure/gaoa.htm
Which is free at all the national parks on this day.

From the parking lot, the Group heads to the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center and crosses the bridge over the C&O Canal in a northerly direction toward the Washington Aqueduct Observation Deck overlook. From this overlook, the Group photographs Conn Island located in the middle of the Potomac River where there once was a very tall tree that housed a bald eagle’s nest complete with a pair of eaglets. However, it fell, and hopefully, a new nest will be built nearby.

The Group heads south down the trail to the Great Falls Overlook on Olmsted Island Overlook to photograph the Potomac River waterfalls, kayakers, great blue herons, and other birds. That trail takes the Group across a couple of waterfalls where great shots are taken. The estimated full walk is two miles (3.2 kilometers).

At the end of this field trip, the Group typically has breakfast at the Tally Ho Restaurant, 9923 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854 - tallyhorestaurant.com.

Bring water, tripod, comfortable shoes, fully charged batteries, and empty memory 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.