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Photography by Dave Lyons, a photographer in the DC area aiming to create interesting photos

10/27/2026

Last night's Full Hunter's Moon rises over the Sandy Point Shoal Lighthouse in the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis, Maryland.

The last time I photographed this lighthouse was in 2020, when it was surrounded by scaffolding and the roof was in poor condition. After seeing it improved, I knew I wanted to return and photograph it again. Fortunately, last night's clear skies and a moonrise just after sunset provided the perfect opportunity.

tech details: Nikon Z8 and Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 S. Single frame. Distance from the beach was a little over a half mile.

10/10/2026

This morning's sunrise with pre-storm colors at the US Capitol Reflecting Pool. Great to see the color and a nice reflection in a 30‑second exposure.

tech details: Nikon Z8 and the Nikon 14-30 f/4

09/27/2026

Yesterday morning's Harvest Moon setting behind the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. The basilica is the largest Catholic church building in North America.

Atmospheric distortion really messed with the moon's detail. Maybe that was related to the nor’easter that skirted by the DC area.

tech details: Nikon's Z8, 600PF+1.4: 840mm, single frame

08/30/2026

Last night’s 96% Sturgeon Moon rising over the National Mall after breaking through low clouds. From the Lincoln Memorial, I caught it just after it cleared the Capitol dome - a brief moment before it slipped behind the Washington Monument. I love how this tight view includes the flags flying at half‑mast in honor of Dolly Parton.

08/28/2026

A deep partial lunar eclipse rising over the Washington Monument last night. The moon picked up that copper‑red glow - just shy of a true blood moon.
I captured this single frame 18 minutes before maximum eclipse, when the sky was clearest. By the time the eclipse peaked, the moon was more hidden behind thicker clouds.

tech details: Nikon Z8 with the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6

08/25/2026

Squeezed Needle — Back from a Pacific Northwest trip that included Seattle, and this view of the Space Needle was just a ten‑minute walk from our hotel. Loved this compressed perspective.

07/29/2026

Wrapping up with some additional favorites from this year at the McKee-Beshers sunflower fields. I was fortunate to catch some solid takeoff sequences - always unpredictable, but fun when the launch lines up.

Photos feature Indigo Buntings, a Field Sparrow and Common Yellowthroats

tech details: Nikon Z8 and the Nikon 500 PF (500mm prime)

07/15/2026

Indigo Bunting taking flight early Saturday morning at McKee‑Beshers. It’s always fun to catch them in the air, and I was lucky enough to capture a few sequences. My prior post and this one are my favorites.

tech details: Nikon Z8 and the Nikon 500 PF (500mm prime)

07/11/2026

Indigo Buntings loving the sunflower fields this morning at McKee‑Beshers in Poolesville. So cool to capture one with its wings fully expanded as it took off.

tech details: Nikon Z8 and the Nikon 500 PF (500mm prime)

07/05/2026

Last night’s incredible Freedom 250 Fireworks in Washington, DC. What an experience being immersed in them while standing by the river. I didn’t just watch the fireworks — I was in the fireworks. It felt like the ultimate IMAX experience, with super‑tall bursts right in front of me and an unbelievable variety of sounds from the exploding shells. The late start and the 3 a.m. arrival home were absolutely worth it.

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9900 Stoneybrook Dr
Kensington, MD
20895

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http://www.insiteimage.com/, https://www.facebook.com/dave.lyons.96/

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