FDR Memorial

Washington DC, DC

Seven and a half acres of waterfalls, sculpture, and quiet garden rooms trace the years of FDR's presidency. The cascading water walls are among DC's most photogenic features.

Photography Guide

Best Time: blue hour
Crowds: Moderate
Shot Types: widedetailwaterfall
Best Seasons: springfall

Practical Tips

Long exposures of the waterfalls (1/4 to 1 second) create silky water effects. The memorial is lit at night and largely empty after dark.

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