Smithsonian Sculpture Garden
Washington DC, DC
Contemporary sculpture set around a central fountain and skating rink on the National Mall - Claes Oldenburg's Typewriter Eraser and Louise Bourgeois's Spider are highlights.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- golden hour
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Shot Types
- detailwidesculpture
- Best Seasons
- springfallwinter
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