Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Washington DC, DC

Maya Lin's sunken black granite wall holds 58,000 names and creates an extraordinary reflective surface that mirrors both sky and visitors. Deeply moving and photographically rich.

Photography Guide

Best Time
any
Crowds
Moderate
Shot Types
portraitdetailreflection
Best Seasons
fallwinter
Practical Tips
Overcast light eliminates harsh shadows and shows reflections best. Shoot from the low end looking up for a powerful composition with the Washington Monument in the distance.

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