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Patriotic Colors in Tysons

Tysons, Virginia

Today is my 44th birthday! Concurrently, it is Patriot Day in the United States which is the reason for patriotic colors in the photos. Certainly, half of the year has been a challenge. The pandemic lockdown drastically changed everyday life and work in 2020. However, I have used my photography to keep myself busy.

At first, I only had one assignment to capture this large American flag on the Tysons Tower. Since it was scheduled to only be up temporarily, I went out during different times during the day to see how it looked with different skies. With less foot and car traffic, it was a good way to social distance!

Additionally, I did not have as many other projects to work on. With this in mind, I could take more time to experiment. I went deep into the equipment bag to try gear I normally do not bring with me to expand my skills. As can be seen, I expanded my self-assignment to include other patriotic colors on other buildings. They make for a nice collection!

Patriotic colors in the highways and over Capital One Center in Tysons, VA ©TimeLine Media
Lights showing patriotic colors on the Lumen in Tysons, VA ©TimeLine Media

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2019 Lumen Rooftop – Tysons Partnership

Tysons Corner Center, Vita Tower, Hyatt Regency from Lumen Rooftop ©TimeLine Media
Tysons Corner Center, Vita Tower, Hyatt Regency from Lumen Rooftop ©TimeLine Media

Rooftop above Tysons, VA

This 2019 Lumen Rooftop shoot was done for the Tysons Partnership. Because their mission is to coordinate efforts among partners to guide the development of the area, these would work nicely for them. From the top, you have a panoramic view of the surrounding area.

Construction photo of Lumen at Tysons ©TimeLine Media
Construction photo of Lumen at Tysons ©TimeLine Media

2019 Lumen Rooftop

While I have been making images for years in Tysons, this was a perspective that did not exist previously. From here I could see Tysons Corner Center where I photographed so many events from the Plaza. Additionally, you can see the Arthur Murray in Tysons and the McLean Hilton where I base the majority of my ballroom dance shoots. Overall it was a privilege to have this kind of access. Thanks to Rob from HOAR Construction who escorted us to the unfinished rooftop! Additionally thanks to the Tysons Partnership for reaching out and initiating this project.

Tysons Galleria, Ritz Carlton and Boro neighborhood from Lumen Rooftop ©TimeLine Media
Tysons Galleria, Ritz Carlton and Boro neighborhood from Lumen Rooftop ©TimeLine Media
Route 7 and western Tysons from Lumen Rooftop ©TimeLine Media
Route 7 and western Tysons from Lumen Rooftop ©TimeLine Media
Looking north from Lumen at Tysons rooftop ©TimeLine Media
Looking north from Lumen at Tysons rooftop ©TimeLine Media

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State Theater – TEDxTysons

Front facade of the State Theater in Falls Church, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
Front facade of the State Theater in Falls Church, Virginia ©TimeLine Media

Falls Church, Virginia

A couple of weeks ago, TEDxTysons asked if I could make some photos of the State Theater for them. Similarly to the very first shoot, I ever did for them, Ashwood and I met at the venue for their upcoming main event. In contrast to the soaring heights of a tall commercial building, we were at the State Theater in Falls Church.

Interior of the State Theater in Falls Church, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
Interior of the State Theater in Falls Church, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
Interior of the State Theater in Falls Church, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
View from the stage at the State Theater in Falls Church, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
View from the stage at the State Theater in Falls Church, Virginia ©TimeLine Media

While we were on site, we had the stage managers set the lighting. As can be seen here, the saturated red and purple colors flooded the stage as they will during their event. With this in mind, these images would be used as teasers for ‘Legacy’ scheduled for this coming November.

State Theater – Exterior

Outside, the theater set the lettering on the marquee saying that the show was sold out. Afterwards, I had retouchers change this to have the date of the show. Thus same images can be used for 2 different uses! This was a fun project to work on. I hope it works to pack the house in November – join us!

State Theater with the TEDxTysons Sold Out Marquee ©TimeLine Media
State Theater with the TEDxTysons Sold Out Marquee ©TimeLine Media

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