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Tiny Planet Photos of Washington DC

A series of tiny planet photos of Washington DC's monuments and landmarks. These start as 360-degree spherical panoramas and ramp up the fish-eye.

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Monuments & Landmarks

These are some so-called tiny planet (or little planet) photos of Washington DC’s landmarks. They’re real photos—not generated graphics. They start as a 360-degree spherical image and then use software that ramps up the ultra-fish-eye distortion.

Tiny Planet photo of Washington DC Inside the Lincoln Memorial

Inside the Lincoln Memorial.

Tiny Planet photo of Washington DC of the Netherlands Carillon and its tulip garden

The Netherlands Carillon and its tulip garden.

Tiny Planet photo of Washington DC Inside Union Station

Inside Union Station. The bubble-like pattern is the ceiling of the main hall.

Tiny Planet photo of Washington DC the MLK Memorial

The MLK Memorial.

Tiny Planet photo of Washington DC of the Peacock Room at the Freer Gallery of Art

An ultra-wide perspective of the Peacock Room at the Freer Gallery of Art.

Tiny Planet photo of Washington DC The Iwo Jima Memorial

The Iwo Jima Memorial.

Tiny Planet photo of Washington DC of the Washington Monument

Washington Monument.

Tiny Planet photo of Washington DC inside the Jefferson Memorial

Inside the Jefferson Memorial.

Tiny Planet photo of Washington DC at the Peacock Room at the Freer Gallery

A different view of the Peacock Room at the Freer Gallery.

Tiny Planet photo of Washington DC Union Station

Union Station. This time it’s the marble floor dominating, with the ceiling in the tiny circle at the center.

Federal Reserve Building in Washington DC the Federal Reserve Building

The Federal Reserve Building on Constitution Avenue.

Tiny Planet photo of Washington DC

Jefferson Memorial.

Tiny Planet photo of Washington DC Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial.

Tiny Planet photo of Washington DC the Japanese Lantern next to the Tidal Basin

The Japanese Lantern next to the Tidal Basin.

Tiny Planet photo of Washington DC Arlington Cemetery

Arlington Cemetery.

Tiny Planet photo of Washington DC Peacock Room

Yet another view of the Peacock Room.

How These Were Made

Basically, these start with an equirectangular photo that’s used for a 360-degree spherical panorama. They’re then processed using software that can manipulate the distortion.

I have more about how they’re made here.

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Washington DC Visitor Guides

If you're coming in from out of town, here are some of the most popular guidebooks that can help you make the most of your visit.

Lonely Planet Washington, DC (City Guide)
Lonely Planet Washington, DC (City Guide)
  • Lonely Planet (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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Fodor's Washington, D.C.: with Mount Vernon, Alexandria & Annapolis...
Fodor's Washington, D.C.: with Mount Vernon, Alexandria & Annapolis...
  • Fodor's Travel Guides (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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Frommer's EasyGuide to Washington, D.C. 2020
Frommer's EasyGuide to Washington, D.C. 2020
  • Pratt, Meredith (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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A History Lover's Guide to Washington, D.C.: Designed for Democracy...
A History Lover's Guide to Washington, D.C.: Designed for Democracy...
  • Fortier, Alison (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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And here are some interesting options for less traditional guidesbooks if you'd like an emphasis on exploring DC on foot or diving into some of the region's rich history.

National Geographic Walking Washington, D.C. (National Geographic Walking...
National Geographic Walking Washington, D.C. (National Geographic Walking...
  • NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
  • Kennedy, Barbara Noe (Author)
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A History Lover's Guide to Washington, D.C.: Designed for Democracy...
A History Lover's Guide to Washington, D.C.: Designed for Democracy...
  • Fortier, Alison (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
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David Coleman Photography

I’m a professional travel & location photographer based in Washington DC and traveling all over. Seven continents. Dozens of countries. Up mountains. Under water. And a bunch of places in between. You can find my main site at havecamerawilltravel.com. Or check out what’s in my go-to travel photography kit. Or get in touch here.

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