10 Years Of Washington West Film Festival In Northern Virginia Venues

The Washington West Film Festival had to postpone last year due to the pandemic. Now, it’s roaring back to life to celebrate its 10th festival this Thursday through Monday. “We’re super excited,” Founder Brad Russell told WTOP. “Last year was super tough for everybody, including us. We weighed out virtual and all the options and decided it would just be best to punt to 2021. … Here we are! About to celebrate our 10th anniversary.” In addition to Reston Town Center, the festival is expands to two brand new locations. Continue reading

Things To Know About ArtSpace Herndon

ArtSpace Herndon is a community art gallery created and supported by art lovers in the greater Herndon area. It is located at 750 Center Street Herndon, VA. ArtSpace Herndon is a gathering place to celebrate the arts, showcasing artwork and events by local, regionally, and nationally known artists. Opening receptions and gallery talks with the artists are held for each exhibit, generally on the first Saturday of the month.  Continue reading

What is my favorite place to video?

A zoomed in close up on ducks in the Potomac River
A zoomed in close up on ducks in the Potomac River
I like to film locations near the Potomac River in Northern Virginia. For example, the waterfront is scenic. I like to see through the camera the rippling water and the distant lands. An advantage to filming near the Potomac River is the peacefulness. Additionally nearby amenities can create for a good clip. I like to shoot the trail and capture the image of modern day America, as seen from a bipod stabilizing the  camera. Showcasing the liveliness of people and the civilization is fun. Also, Real Estate can be easier to show the uniformity of a tract. Next I proceed to walk and explore the expanse while keeping ready the camera for an opportunity. This could be a well kept neighborhood, such as Belle View. Then the area is traversed to see the Real Estate, amenities, geography, and so on. The more shots captured, the better luck at a video with replay value. Combining a series of short clips into a short video is relaxing. In hindsight, say years later, it can be amazing to see what once was and what is the current view of the land, as of today. Rewatching a video can help to understand what might have been missed on the first walk through. A published video is nice to watch.

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Aubrey NesbittAbout the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.

Mosaic District, in 1954

The Lee Highway Drive-In opened August 26, 1954 with a capacity for 1,000 cars. One entrance was on Lee Highway and the other on Gallows Road. This drive-in later had a capacity for 1,350 cars. The Lee Highway Drive-In closed in 1984 and was replaced by a multiplex theater. leeee moovies.
Lee Highway Drive-in
Lee Highway Drive-in