Marine Corps War Memorial
Arlington, VA
Felix de Weldon's massive bronze recreation of the Iwo Jima flag-raising towers over the landscape - a monumental sculpture with DC skyline as its backdrop.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- golden hour
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Shot Types
- wideportraitskyline
- Best Seasons
- springfall
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