
Dumbarton Oaks Gardens
Washington DC, DC
Sixteen acres of terraced formal gardens in Georgetown with a Rose Garden, Fountain Terrace, and Pebble Garden - among the most beautiful private gardens in the country.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- midday
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Shot Types
- detailwideportrait
- Best Seasons
- springsummer
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