PhotoPills World Meetup to Photograph the Sun on April 26th 2025

April 6th, 2025

Let’s photograph the Sun together!

Unite forces with PhotoPillers across the World to Imagine, Plan and Shoot the Sun (alignment, sunrise or sunset) on Saturday April 26th, 2025.

Are you in?

Please, use the following form to join your desired Meetup. We’ll send you updates and important notifications about the Meetup.

How does it work?

1. Use the Form above to join one of the PhotoPills Meetups listed below.

2. Be at the shooting spot at the planned shooting date and time.

3. Have fun photographing a Sun alignment, a Sunrise or a Sunset with other PhotoPillers.

4. Submit your capture to the Meetup Photo Album via email: [email protected].

5. The Meetup Photo Album will be published on this website for everyone to see.

Meetup Photo Album

We want to show the Word how the Sun looks from as many different places as possible.

So, we’ll insert here the photo album with the best photos of the Sun submitted via: [email protected]

Check past Meetups photo albums:

Supermoon - October 17th 2024

Meetup List

Access the Meetup details by clicking the Meetup you like from the followin list:

Meetup Details

Canada

Fredericton, NB (New Brunswick Legislative Assembly Building)

Photo: Sun aligned with the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly Building.
Shooting Spot: 45.957478ºN, 66.627075ºW.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th, 2025 at 8:02 pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: Photograph the setting sun aligned with the rotunda of the historic New Brunswick Legislative Assembly Building in Fredericton, NB, Canada. We will be shooting from the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge, which is easily accessible and allows for plenty of room to fine tune the composition and alignment. The subject building has a height of 41m. The deck of the bridge has an approximate height of 11.6m. The shooting distance to the subject is 744.5m, giving the sun an apparent diameter of 6.9 m.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: We will meet at the Carleton Park boat launch parking area on Fredericton's north side (45.961503ºN, 66.626434ºW) at 7:00pm. Once everyone has arrived, we will make the short walk down the riverfront trail to the shooting spot on the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge.
What to bring: camera, tripod, telephoto lens (150mm or higher), ND filter (helpful; not required)
Planner: Brad Perry.

Ottawa, Ontario (Peace Tower of Canada)

Photo: Sunrise aligned with Peace Tower of Canada (Ottawa, Ontario)
Shooting Spot: 45.410472, -75.760556.
Shooting Date and Time: Saturday April 26, 2025 at 6:09 am.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The sun will rise and align with the Parliament Hill's Peace Tower in Ottawa, Canada. The iconic and historic building stands tall at 92.2m. The shooting distance is 5.0km and the sun will have an apparent diameter of 46.4m. The sun is rising at 5:59 am, alignment at 6:09 am. Arrive early to walk and set up.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: Park at NCC's Bate Island and walk on the sidewalk on Champlain Bridge towards Gatineau, Quebec (45.408889, -75.756389).
What to bring: coffee, camera, tripod, telephoto lens (100-500mm) or whatever gear you want to shoot with
Planner: Jessica Wong.

Toronto (CN Tower)

Photo: Sunrise aligned with the CN Tower.
Shooting Spot: (43.6252507, -79.4705798) Humber Bay Park
Shooting Date and Time: April 26, 2025 at 6:37 am (alignment) arrive earlier to setup.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: Join in the second world PhotoPills meetup day to shoot the sunrise. Toronto’s sun will lineup with the iconic CN Tower at 6:37 am at Humber Bay Park East. The shooting distance is 7 km and the Sun will have an apparent size of 64.9 m. Please join Kurt Wang, Charles Ponte and Eddie Chan on this special day…let’s share the sun over Toronto with the world!
How to get to the shoot site: Head to Humber Bay Park West and park in the correct lots (do not park in the lots designated for boats). Follow the path on the map and walk to Humber Bay EAST. Follow the map and meet at the circled area.
What to bring: camera, tripod, telephoto lens (100-500mm) or whatever equipment you have. And of course being your laughter and smiles.
Planner: Eddie Chan, Kurt Wang, Charles Ponte.

India

Goa (Agonda Beach Rock Formations)

Photo: Sunset at balanced rock in Agonda, Goa.
Shooting Spot: 15.029238, 73.987633.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th 2025 at 5:30pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The sun will be slightly on the left side of these interesting rock formations at Agonda beach in Goa, India. We will have a high tide this evening.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: Take Agonda beach road and reach parking and walk towards the South side.
What to bring: camera, tripod, wide angle lens (16-35mm), ND filter set.
Planner: Vinayak Prabhugaonkar (Sarvesh).

Norway

Harbour of Sele (Feistein Lighthouse)

Photo: Sun aligned with Feistein Lighthouse.
Shooting Spot: 58.816513, 5.542080.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th 2025 at 9:08pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The Sun will set aligned with the beautiful Feistein Ligthouse in the Feistein Island, just offshore the harbour of Sele (Norway). The tower of the lighthouse has a height of 26m. The Shooting distance is 2,4 km and the Sun will have an apparent diameter of 22.1m.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: Drive to the harbour of Sele and the parking is just behind the boat houses (58.818270, 5.541005).
What to bring: camera, tripod, telephoto lens (100-500mm), ND filter.
Planner: Josep Bernaus.

Portugal

Costa de Caparica, Lisbon (Farol do Bugio)

Photo: Sun Aligned with Farol do Bugio.
Shooting Spot: 38.646179N, 9.242710W.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th 2025 at 8:21pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: On this evening, the Sun will set in perfect alignment with the Farol do Bugio lighthouse—right where the Tejo River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The lighthouse tower stands at 14 meters tall, and from a shooting distance of 5.1 kilometers, the Sun will appear with an apparent diameter of 47 meters, fully engulfing the island and lighthouse in a silhouette.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: The shooting location is easily accessible by car, with plenty of parking spots available right next to the shooting spot in Costa da Caparica.
What to bring: camera, tripod, telephoto lens (200-600mm recommended)
Planner: Nico Trinkhaus.

Puerto Rico

Arecibo (Arecibo Lighthouse)

Photo: Sun aligned with the Arecibo Lighthouse.
Shooting Spot: 18.481351, -66.696249.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th 2025 at 6:14 pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The Sun will set behind the Arecibo Lighthouse or Los Morrillos Lighthouse in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The tower of the lighthouse has a height of 60ft or 18m. The goal of the plan is to place the sun behind the lantern room of the tower to achieve a sunstar in order to create the effect of the lighthouse light being powered by the sunlight. We will stay through sunset at 6:47pm. Shooting distance is 900ft or 274m and the Sun will have an apparent diameter of 8ft or 2.5m.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: Get direction to La Poza del Obispo in Arecibo and park by the road or on the grass/sand (18.480805, -66.697689). From there, it is a short walk to the shooting spot.
What to bring: camera, tripod, telephoto lens (anything between 70mm and 400mm).
Planner: Jaime L. Montilla.

Spain

Cabo de Palos (Ant Island Lighthouse)

Photo: Sun aligned with Hormiga Island Lighthouse.
Shooting Spot: 37.640217ºN, 0.708681ºW.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th, 2025 at 7:14 am.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The Sun will rise aligned with the Hormiga Island Lighthouse in Cabo de Palos–Cartagena–Murcia (Spain). The lighthouse tower is 6 meters tall. The shooting distance is 5.5 km.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: Take the RM-12 road to Cabo de Palos and continue along Gran Vía de la Manga until km 1, where you’ll find Playa de las Amoladeras on the right, and the islands are located right in front.
What to bring: Camera, tripod, telephoto lens (300mm), flashlight, and ND filter.
Planner: Miguel Cos Tejada.

Cabrera de Mar (Burriac Castle)

Photo: Sun aligned with Burriac Castle.
Shooting Shooting Spot: 41.532622°N 2.419061°E.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th 2025 at 7:55 pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The Sun will set aligned with the ruins of the medieval castle of Burriac, in Cabrera de Mar (Spain). The tower of the castle has a height of 15 m. The Shooting distance is 2.7 km and the Sun will have an apparent diameter of 25.3 m.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: Take the road 'Cami del Mig' that goes from Mataró to El Cross, turn right to 'carrer Garbí' till the parking lot, a few metres away from the shooting spot.
What to bring: camera, tripod, telephoto lens (100-500mm), ND filter.
Planner: Alicia Barquiel - Grup Cosmos Mataró.

Camas, Seville (Tree on Cerro de Santa Brígida)

Photo: Sun aligned with the tree on Cerro de Santa Brígida.
Shooting Spot: 37.4089565, -6.0287325.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th, 2025 at 8:41 pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The Sun will set aligned with the tree on Cerro de Santa Brígida in Camas (Seville), Spain. The tree is approximately 10 meters tall. The shooting distance is 1.2 km and the Sun will have an apparent diameter of 11 meters.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: It’s next to the Camas football field, on C/Baleares, s/n. You can park nearby (37.4089565, -6.0287325)
What to bring: camera, tripod, telephoto lens (100–500 mm), ND filter
Planner: Sergio Ruiz (Lunaticos y más).

Consuegra (Consuegra Windmills)

Photo: Sun Silhouette with Windmill in Consuegra.
Shooting Spot: 39.444321, -3.582388.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th, 2025 at 8:43 pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The shooting distance to the windmill is 2.3 km. The apparent size of the Sun will be around 21 meters, enough to fit the entire windmill within the Sun.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: Since there's limited space to park at the shooting spot, it’s best to leave your car at the beginning of the trail, next to a paintball field, and walk a bit more than 1 km to the spot. Parking: 39.452232, -3.596819.
What to bring: Camera, telephoto lens (min. 300mm), ND filter, sunglasses, tripod (optional), a smile and respect.
Planner: Diego Vilarnaz.

Castellar del Vallès (Romanesque Church of Santa María del Puig de la Creu)

Photo: Sun aligned with the Romanesque Church complex of Santa María del Puig de la Creu.
Shooting Spot: 41.616817 , 2.166962.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th, 2025 at 20:13h
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The Sun will set aligned with the fascinating Romanesque architectural complex of Santa María del Puig de la Creu, located between the municipalities of Castellar del Vallés and Sentmenat (Barcelona). This complex, situated at the top of Puig de la Creu mountain and offering breathtaking panoramic views, is listed as a Cultural Asset of National Interest (BCIN), and its remarkable Romanesque church dates back to the 12th century. The height of the bell tower has not yet been confirmed through usual public sources, but it is estimated to be around 22 meters from the base of the complex (based on a sunset photo taken yesterday, 04/20/2025, from a spot quite close to the previously described point). In any case, the goal is to encompass the whole complex, including the bell tower, within a Sun that will have an apparent diameter of 52.5 meters. The shooting distance is 5.7 km, with plenty of room on all sides to position the Sun wherever is most visually appealing (approximate height = 9m at the second location, although Google Maps topography is not highly reliable, as we well know...).
How to get to the Shooting Spot: Take the C-1413a road from Sentmenat to Caldes de Montbui. Before reaching Caldes, take a sharp right turn onto the BV-1423 road toward IRTA Torre Marimon, where you’ll find a spacious parking area less than 400m from the shooting spot. It might also be possible to temporarily park on the shoulder of the secondary road that leads to the spot. While you're there, it's worth visiting the IRTA Torre Marimon complex and the nearby Chapel of Sant Julià.
What to bring: camera, telephoto lens (100–500mm or more), ND filter, tripod (optional but recommended), remote shutter (optional but recommended), and proper footwear (sneakers or similar) for stepping on grass/weeds or uneven terrain in case you need to shoot from the roadside.
Planners: Dani J. Sallés and Xavi Riera Margarit.

Granollers (Miranda d'en Puntes)

Photo: Sunrise aligned with part of the Miranda d’en Puntes and including the Three-headed Dragon of Granollers.
Shooting Spot: 41.603352, 2.299494.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th, 2025 at 07:11.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The Sun will rise aligned with the Three-headed Dragon of Granollers (Dragon dimensions: height: 296 cm, width: 172 cm, length: 283 cm) and part of the Miranda d’en Puntes in La Roca del Vallès (Spain). The shooting distance is 916 m and the Sun will have an apparent diameter of 8.5 m.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: 41.603352, 2.299494.
What to bring: camera, tripod, telephoto lens (100–500 mm), ND filter.
Planner: Juank Casado.

Lleida (Seu Vella)

Photo: Sun aligned with the bell tower of the Seu Vella of Lleida.
Shooting Spot: 41.607942, 0.585003.
Shooting Date and Time: Saturday, April 26th at 7:14 a.m.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The Sun will be aligned with the top of the bell tower of the Seu Vella of Lleida. The bell tower is 65 meters tall. The shooting distance is 3.6 km, and the Sun will have an apparent diameter of 33.6 meters.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: Follow the Camí de les Creus de Setó until approximately the Lyli Brik graffiti. The parking spot is located at coordinates (41.609107, 0.583790).
What to bring: Camera, tripod, telephoto lens (100-600mm), and ND filter.
Planner: Ramon Simona – Amics Foto Lleida.

Madrid (Pirulí)

Photo: Sun aligned with El Pirulí, Madrid.
Shooting Spot: 40.41330830888999, -3.6323294217730195.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th, 2025 at 8:48 pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The Sun will be positioned near the top of El Pirulí, an iconic tower in Madrid that houses a communication center at 220 meters high, from which several television and radio stations broadcast worldwide. The shooting distance is 2.8 km, and the Sun will have an apparent diameter of 26.1 meters.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: The shooting location is at the Mirador de la Cuña Verde de O'Donnell. By car, there is free parking at the park entrance on Calle de José Bergamín 9, Moratalaz, 28030 Madrid. There are nearby bus stops, and the Alsacia and Pavones metro stations are both approximately 1.8 km away.
What to bring: Camera, tripod, telephoto lens (200mm or longer), or even a shorter lens if you want to include the city in your frame.
Planner: Kike Bustos.

Mallorca (La Mola Sea Stack)

Photo: Sun aligned with the rock (landmark) and hiding behind it. At La Mola, Port Andratx.
Shooting Spot: 39.534423, 2.365837.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th at 8:22 pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: In the La Mola area, there’s this landmark rock that helps compose the photographic scene with plenty of creative possibilities. It’s a beautiful place that inspires creativity.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: Go to La Mola in Andratx (Street Ullastre 78) and park near the shooting location at 39.534423, 2.365837.
What to bring: Camera, tripod, wide-angle lens (14/24mm) and standard lens (24/70mm). ND and graduated filters.
Planner: Antoni Oliver.

Menorca (Punta Nati Lighthouse)

Photo title: Sun aligned with Punta Nati Lighthouse.
Shooting Spot: 40.048111, 3.831741 .
Shooting Date and Time: April 16th 2025 at 8:31pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The Sun will set aligned with the beautiful Punta Nati Ligthouse in Menorca (Spain). The tower of the lighthouse has a height of 11.5m. The Shooting distance is 722m and the Sun will have an apparent diameter of 6.7m.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: Take Punta Nati road till the Punta Nati parking (40.041603, 3.825141).
What to bring: camera, tripod, telephoto lens (100-500mm), ND filter.
Planner: Antoni Cladera.

San Boi del Llobregat (Hermitage of Sant Ramon)

Photo: Sun aligned with the Hermitage of Sant Ramon.
Shooting Spot: 41°19'38.5"N 2°03'44.9"E.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th, 2025 at 8:18 pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The Sun will set aligned with the imposing Hermitage of Sant Ramon Nonat in Sant Boi del Llobregat (Spain). The bell tower of the hermitage is 19 meters tall, and the building itself stands at 290 meters above sea level. The shooting distance is 4.5 km, and the Sun will have an apparent diameter of 41.3 meters.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: Take the C-32 highway and exit at Camí de les Salines, continuing to the closest rural road intersection. Look for parking along the roadside and then walk about 10 minutes to the shooting location.
What to bring: camera, tripod, telephoto lens (100–400 mm or more), ND filter.
Planner: Carles Rubio.

Santo Domingo de la Calzada, la Rioja (Tower of Santo Domingo de la Calzada)

Photo: Sun aligned with the Tower of Santo Domingo de la Calzada.
Shooting Spot: 42°26'02.6"N, 2°55'32.8"W.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th, 2026 at 8:57 pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The shooting distance to the freestanding tower of Santo Domingo de la Calzada is 2.4 km, and the tower stands 69 m tall, making it the highest in all of La Rioja. The apparent size of the Sun will be 22.5 m in comparison to the tower.
How to get there: Take the LR204 road from the roundabout in Santo Domingo de la Calzada, and after 1.9 km, turn right into the cemetery parking lot.
What to bring: tripod, camera, telephoto lens, and ND filters.
Planner: Eduardo Garrobo Aceña.

Tarragona (Giralda Replica in Arboç)

Photo: Sun aligned with Giralda replica in Arboç.
Shooting Spot: 41.265900, 1.619963.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th 2025 at 8:25 pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The Sun will set aligned with the replica of Giralda cathedral located in Arboç, (Tarragona. Spain). This monument is half the size of the original Giralda, but it's an exact scale replica. The Shooting distance is 1,400m and the Sun will have an apparent diameter of 12.8 m.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: You can go by car just with coordinates and GPS, but please don't park in the shooting spot.
What to bring: camera, tripod, telephoto lens (100-500mm), ND filter.
Planner: Jessica Rojas.

Torrelodones (Palace of Canto del Pico)

Photo: Sunset aligned with the Palace of Canto del Pico.
Shooting Spot: 40.581906, -3.889523.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th, 2025 at 8:41 pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The Palace of Canto del Pico is an early 20th-century building located in Torrelodones. After the Spanish Civil War, Franco used it as a recreational estate for 35 years. It is located atop a granite mountain at around 1,000 meters of altitude and is now in ruins due to an ongoing legal dispute between the current owner and various authorities. The shooting distance is 3.2 km, and the Sun will have an apparent diameter of 29 meters.
How to get to the shooting spot: The best way is to use your preferred GPS navigator, which will take you either through the Los Peñascales neighborhood or from Torrelodones via the El Pardo road, which is closed off just a few meters below. There is parking available right next to the shooting location.
What to bring: Camera, tripod, telephoto lens (at least 250 mm), ND filter.
Planner: Gabriel Gómez.

Yecla (Basilica of La Purísima)

Photo: Sun aligned with the Basilica of La Purísima.
Shooting Spot: 38.606997°N, 1.086419°W.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th, 2025 at 8:36 pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The Sun will set aligned with the dome of the Basilica of La Purísima in Yecla (Spain). The dome is approximately 58 meters tall. The shooting distance is 2.6 km, and the Sun will have an apparent diameter of 24 meters.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: Take the Sax road until you reach the point where we'll park: 38°36'21.9"N, 1°05'10.9"W.
What to bring: Camera, tripod, telephoto lens (300mm or longer), ND filter (minimum 4 stops).
Planner: Álvaro Díaz.

UAE

Dubai (Real Madrid World’s Star Tower Ride)

Photo: Sun aligned with Real Madrid World’s Star Tower Ride.
Shooting Spot: 24.9148293 55.0432038.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th 2025 at 6:00pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The sun will set behind Real Madrid World - whilst aligning with the tower is relatively easy, the challenge will be to get the shot as the ride operates! We will likely only get on chance! The tower is 140m tall, but we will aim to capture the people at around 70-100m. The Shooting distance is 3.5km and the Sun will have an apparent diameter of 32m.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: The shooting location is in the sand, a 4WD is preferred. There is an unsealed sand road that leads to the location and is on Google Maps. Use the pin to reach the spot: 24.9148293 55.0432038.
What to bring: camera, tripod, telephoto lens (200-800mm ideally around 400mm), ND filter.
Planner: Andy Marty & Florian Kriechbaumer.

UK

Helston (Goonhilly Radio Station)

Photo: The Sunset Over The Iconic Goonhilly Radio Station.
Shooting Spot: Location Goonhilly Earth Station Helston Cornwall Uk (50.0452569, -5.1616896).
Shooting Date and Time: Meet at 7pm 26th April, shoot time 8pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The Sun will be 49m above The Arthur Satellite Dish at a shooting distance Of 1.6km with an apparent size of 15m.
How to get to the Shooting spot: The is not much parking near the shootings pot. Try to find a place to park the car and be ready to enjoy a nice walk.
What to bring: Camera, Tripod,lens 300mm - 600mm, ND Filter.
Planner: Aaron Cherrie.

Ukraine

Kyiv (Mother Ukraine Monument)

Photo: Sun aligned with Mother Ukraine Statue-Monument, Kyiv.
Shooting Spot: 50.421454, 30.590971.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th 2025 at 7:32 pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The shot is planned in the evening at golden hour. The full height of the monument with pedestal and sword 102 m. The shooting distance is 2.1 km, sun elevation 5.01º. The center of the sun should be on the top of the sword, we should get its silhouette on the sun actually exposing to the sun. The sun will have an apparent diameter 19.1 m, the sword has 16 m height, so the sun will not reach the arm of the statue. Another option to get sun rays by using low f-stops and exposing by statue-memorial. In case of cloudy weather, it will be possible to try the same shot day before/after.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: There is a bus 109, 177 and 178 stop less than 100 m from the shooting spot. Of course it is possible to get there by car, a big parking spot near a shopping mall on the opposite side of the road.
What to bring: camera, tripod, telephoto lens 400 mm and longer (so longer, so better), phone with Photopills.
Planner: Mykola Presich.

USA

North Topsail Beach, North Carolina (Seaview Fishing Pier)

Photo: Sunrise behind the Seaview Fishing Pier from 0.87 miles away.
Shooting Spot: 34.496954 N, 77.409410 W.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th 2025 at 6:29 am.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The Sun will rise at the edge of Seaview Fishing Pier—one of the longest in the state. Stretching far into the Atlantic, the pier offers a unique opportunity for a long-distance shot from nearly a mile away (1.4km). The Sun will appear large and cover a significant portion of the pier’s end, allowing for compositions which include the Sun rising directly behind the pier, intersecting it, and potentially silhouetting any early-morning fishermen.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: Free parking is available at Beach Access #4, directly across from North Topsail Beach Town Park (34.496347 N, 77.411729 W). From here, make a left at the access and walk about 5 minutes up the shore to reach the shooting location where the Sun will rise at the edge of the pier.
What to bring: camera, tripod, telephoto lens (300-600mm), ND filter if available, footwear for walking on sand, windbreaker jacket.
Planner: Ryan Imperio.

South Amboy, New Jersey (Great Beds Lighthouse)

Photo: Sun aligned with Great Beds Lighthouse.
Shooting Spot: 40.482578°, -74.269677°.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th 2025. Meet at 5:15am EST, South Amboy, NJ USA.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: Greetings Photopillers! Join me for a Sunrise with the Great Beds Lighthouse on Saturday morning, April 26, 2025. The sun will align with Great Beds Light.
How to get to the Shooting Spot: Please, park nearby South Amboy beach. There is a parking at: 40°28'57.3"N 74°16'10.8"W.
What to bring: Camera, stable tripod, telephoto lens options: 150-600mm, 100-500mm, 200-600mm, ND filter (if possible)
Planner: Mike Carroll.

Washington DC (Air Force Memeorial)

Photo: Sunset over Air Force Memorial from Hains Point 2.4 miles away.
Shooting Spot: 38.858470 N, 77.023344 W.
Shooting Date and Time: April 26th at 7:43 pm.
PhotoPills Plan: Plan (KMZ file).
Description: The sun will set in between the Air Force Memorial spires. Since that angle passes over interstate highway 395, it will be a clear line of sight of the memorial. Shooting distance will be from 2.4 miles away.
How to get to the shooting spot: There is a large parking lot at the end of Hains Point that will be a short walk to the shooting location.
What to bring: camera, tripod, telephoto lens (200mm for reflection over Potomac waters - 600mm for tight shot), Neutral Density filter if possible.
Planner: Gordon Lau.

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