Tinchohs
Member
Guys, this is extremely helpful. I've compiled a long and valuable list of references that will make this trip even better. I might need to extend it to fit everything in... 
Thanks everyone. Very much appreciate it! m.
Thanks everyone. Very much appreciate it! m.Tinchohs
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Looks awesome. I like the idea of connecting farm to table as well. Thanks.
ornate_wrasse
Moderator
I was born and raised in Washington, DC and was present many years ago for the opening of the Air and Space Museum. Since that day, I've been back there a number of times. I highly recommend a visit.
Be aware that the Washington Monument does not look like the pictures you see of it, if you happen to notice it as you travel around Washington, D.C. as it is in a state of repair. It's currently covered in scaffolding.
Be aware that the Washington Monument does not look like the pictures you see of it, if you happen to notice it as you travel around Washington, D.C. as it is in a state of repair. It's currently covered in scaffolding.
Tinchohs
Member
I'll keep it in mind. It's a challenge to prioritize. I'll take with me the list and see how it all flows. I want to leave some room for serendipity as well. Thanks so much for sharing. Appreciate it. m.
mike rosenlof
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NYC and DC both have more museums than you can cover in a week.
Just from a visual arts point of view, in DC the National Gallery, and the National Portrait Gallery are both very nice. The portrait gallery will probably be much less crowded than the National Gallery on the Mall. Most of the museums in DC are operated by the Smithsonian, funded by the federal government and free to visit. In june it will be crowded. The zoo is good. The National Cathedral (not that far from zoo) is a nice place to take photographs. The Metro (subway) is great for getting around in DC (in NYC also!) and expect to walk a lot.
NYC might have more photography oriented museums or exhibits than DC. The International Center for Photography, Museum of Modern Art, and the Metropolitan Museum all will have photo exhibits. The Gugenheim has a lot of interesting shows in an interesting building not sure what's on this month. There are many others, most have an entrance fee. Going to the B&H store is something of an experience also!
Just from a visual arts point of view, in DC the National Gallery, and the National Portrait Gallery are both very nice. The portrait gallery will probably be much less crowded than the National Gallery on the Mall. Most of the museums in DC are operated by the Smithsonian, funded by the federal government and free to visit. In june it will be crowded. The zoo is good. The National Cathedral (not that far from zoo) is a nice place to take photographs. The Metro (subway) is great for getting around in DC (in NYC also!) and expect to walk a lot.
NYC might have more photography oriented museums or exhibits than DC. The International Center for Photography, Museum of Modern Art, and the Metropolitan Museum all will have photo exhibits. The Gugenheim has a lot of interesting shows in an interesting building not sure what's on this month. There are many others, most have an entrance fee. Going to the B&H store is something of an experience also!
Tinchohs
Member
Mike, thanks so much for the suggestions. I've been a few times to New York, so I'm prepared and actually looking forward to the walking. And now I've added a lot of other references of things to do that I look forward to. Thanks so much again. m.
furcafe
Veteran
Welcome to 'merica.
I will be at Look3 next week w/a bunch of other DC photographers (most of whom use Leicas & other RFs at least part of the time). Shoot me a PM if you want to meet up during the festivities in Charlottesville or later here in DC.
For some of my (& others') suggestions of things to do in DC, you might want to read through this thread:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132317
You can even get a decent chivito in DC, now.
I will be at Look3 next week w/a bunch of other DC photographers (most of whom use Leicas & other RFs at least part of the time). Shoot me a PM if you want to meet up during the festivities in Charlottesville or later here in DC.
For some of my (& others') suggestions of things to do in DC, you might want to read through this thread:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132317
You can even get a decent chivito in DC, now.
Tinchohs
Member
Hi, thanks for the advice. I will look into the thread you suggested later today. I sent you a private message to arrange to meet in Look3. Thanks for offering.
Chivitos in DC. Look at that. I think I'm going with the intention of eating everything I cannot find here
furcafe
Veteran
You're welcome.
Re: chivitos, totally understand. I've never been to Uruguay (or anywhere in the Americas south of Guatemala), so until recently, the sandwich was merely a mythical object of desire for me, known only through an episode of Anthony Bourdain's TV show & a friend's tales of eating them at a Uruguayan-owned takeout in Philadelphia (of all places).
Then Fast-Gourmet (http://www.fast-gourmet.com/ ), and now TakEatEasy (http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/restaurants/takeateasy,1249937.html ), opened.
Re: chivitos, totally understand. I've never been to Uruguay (or anywhere in the Americas south of Guatemala), so until recently, the sandwich was merely a mythical object of desire for me, known only through an episode of Anthony Bourdain's TV show & a friend's tales of eating them at a Uruguayan-owned takeout in Philadelphia (of all places).
Then Fast-Gourmet (http://www.fast-gourmet.com/ ), and now TakEatEasy (http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/restaurants/takeateasy,1249937.html ), opened.
Hi, thanks for the advice. I will look into the thread you suggested later today. I sent you a private message to arrange to meet in Look3. Thanks for offering.
Chivitos in DC. Look at that. I think I'm going with the intention of eating everything I cannot find here
TheFlyingCamera
Well-known
While not exactly a Chivito, there are some wonderful little taquerias all over DC, including several mentioned in that thread. I don't remember if I mentioned the Taqueria Distrito Federal on 14th Street in Columbia Heights, but it was cheap cheap cheap!! and very delicious ($11 for 3 tacos, soda, and flan). There's also plenty of photogenic grit around that area.
For museums in DC, if you're looking for photography, I highly recommend the American Art Museum/National Portrait Gallery. They are the best thing going in town with regards to photography exhibits. The National Gallery of Art has been getting better about photo, but is still not where the NPG/AAM are. As a side trivia note, the National Gallery of Art is NOT part of the Smithsonian. I've been reminded of that twice now when I tried to use my Smithsonian membership to get a discount in the bookstore (lesson learned).
Thinking of books, when you're in New York, a visit to The Strand bookstore is a must. They have a Photo section bigger than the Fiction department at your average Barnes & Noble. They're on Broadway just south of Union Square, and they're open until 10 pm most nights.
For museums in DC, if you're looking for photography, I highly recommend the American Art Museum/National Portrait Gallery. They are the best thing going in town with regards to photography exhibits. The National Gallery of Art has been getting better about photo, but is still not where the NPG/AAM are. As a side trivia note, the National Gallery of Art is NOT part of the Smithsonian. I've been reminded of that twice now when I tried to use my Smithsonian membership to get a discount in the bookstore (lesson learned).
Thinking of books, when you're in New York, a visit to The Strand bookstore is a must. They have a Photo section bigger than the Fiction department at your average Barnes & Noble. They're on Broadway just south of Union Square, and they're open until 10 pm most nights.
Tinchohs
Member
Thanks SO much. I look forward to the book store... Apprecaite the feedback. m.