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Big thanks to the nearly 70 people who made it out last night for Emerge Exposed, our panel discussion for the DCist Exposed Photography Show. Brian Knight Photography took this wide angle shot as people filtered in to Flashpoint's Mead Theater Lab to take their seats (and also gave his own live-tweet of the discussion, cut and pasted to his Flickr caption). You can see our four panelists waiting to share their knowledge about all things photography, and I, for one, can say I learned a ton this year. Thanks to the Pink Line Project and the Cultural Development Corporation for organizing this event again for us.

As you know, you can see the DCist Exposed Photography Show at Flashpoint anytime from Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 6 p.m. through March 7, but we have one more big event associated with it. Last year we asked the Pink Line Project to hold a panel discussion during the exhibition, to talk to people about how and why one should buy art, particularly photography. The event sold out quickly and was packed with useful information for artists and patrons alike, so we asked Pink Line, in partnership with the Cultural Development Corporation, to come back and do it again this year.

Here's one last picture from the DCist Exposed exhibit at the Gallery at Flashpoint. If you couldn't brave the crowds on Friday night, or just want to see the photos without the claustrophobia, do like c00lmarie and head back during their regular hours. We hear people are still streaming through, but at much more manageable numbers, as you can see above. Flashpoint is open Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 6 p.m. If you're interested in purchasing a photo, talk to someone while you're at the gallery, or email me at heather[at]dcist.com

              

Here we are again, blown away by those of you who came out to celebrate the talents of our local photographers. This year we had one special new thing: a door counter. DCist and Flashpoint were thrilled to greet 1,036 visitors to this year's Exposed Photography Show (and makes us wonder if we've been lowballing that number in previous years). We can't thank you enough for coming out to the show, waiting in the cold in a line that formed around 5:40 p.m., and supporting our little venture. You guys are what makes DCist Exposed a success.

As far as any of us are concerned, there's only one art event going on this weekend that should be on your calendar. (Okay, that's not entirely true; we've got your abbreviated agenda below.)

Tomorrow is only a day away! The DCist Exposed Photography show opens Friday at the Gallery at Flashpoint, featuring the work of artists who have beautifully captured D.C.'s faces, scenes, and structures. It may be hard to remember what summer feels like right now, but Pianoman75's Fountain Fun conjures memories not just of cooling down in the oppressive heat, but also of the summer when my friend got a Slip'n'Slide for his steep downhill backyard.

Just two more days left! The DCist Exposed Photography Show opens at the Gallery at Flashpoint this Friday, featuring the work of our many talented photographers. Flickr user andertho's photo of the Metro is a fantastic example of the unique vision that flips our city's touristy images on their heads, a vision acquired only by the people who work and live here every day.

"How could it have snuck up on us so suddenly?" I hear you cry. Perhaps time has been skewed by the Large Hadron Collider, or maybe we can blame those annoying flashes. Whatever the reason, the big event is a mere three days away!

As if picking the winning photographs for DCist Exposed over the last two years wasn't monumental enough of a task, you guys made it even tougher this year by turning out in record numbers. In our first year, we barely cracked 450 entries (and we were thrilled indeed), while in 2008, we reached over 550. This year more than 300 photographers submitted close to 800 images for us to sift through. Even with six judges, we had a hard time getting it down to just the photos listed below, but we can certainly say we had an amazing base to start from. If you have the time, it's worth going to Flickr and playing the slideshow of the whole pool, which runs just about two hours. (Maybe something to leave on the table and play when your out-of-town guests arrive this weekend?)

That's right, it's time to muscle through your procrastination, end the hemming and hawing, and get those photos in for the 2009 DCist Exposed Photography Show. You've had over a month to make your final choices from all the charming, intriguing, and spectacular shots of D.C. you have, and now it's go-time. When the clock strikes 12 tonight, you need to have done the following to participate in the contest:
• Filled out our brief application form (so we can associate you with your PayPal and Flickr accounts);
• Sent us $5 via PayPal (please don't do this after midnight and ask us to open up the pool for you; we'll just thank you for the donation);
• Submitted up to three photos to the Flickr Exposed pool.

In case you missed it, we opened the 2009 DCist Exposed Photography Show for entries a couple weeks ago. We've been enjoying seeing our Flickr pool fill up with potential winners. If you'd like to enter, please read our rules, then fill out our brief application and submit the $5 fee. After that, pick your three favorite photos that show us the vibrancy and cultural uniqueness of Washington, D.C. and throw them in the pool by midnight on January 7. If you have any questions regarding your submissions, check our Flickr discussion board first, and go ahead and ask if it hasn't already been answered.

It's that time of year again! The third annual DCist Exposed Photography Show is now officially open for entries. After two successful years, at Warehouse in 2007 and Civilian Art Projects in 2008, we're proud to announce the 2009 show will be held at The Gallery at Flashpoint, located at 916 G Street NW. Flashpoint, a project of the Cultural Development Corporation, is a nonprofit art gallery dedicated to new and emerging artists — a perfect partner for our show.

The 2008 DCist Exposed Photography Show has been quite a ride this year. We started with nearly 600 fantastic entries, giving our judges the tough job of picking only 47 winning images. We watched people line up down the street to get into our packed opening reception. The folks at Civilian Art Projects have watched a constant stream of visitors come into the gallery during their regular opening hours. Wednesday night we teamed with Civilian and The Pink Line Project, who put together a fascinating panel to discuss what it means to become a collector to a standing-room only audience. And this year we've received a humbling amount of mainstream press about the show (with only a little bit of old school balking at the notion of one of those things on the intertubes curating an art show).

Remember that Saturday is the very last day of the 2008 DCist Exposed Photography Show. Civilian Art Projects is open today through Saturday, 2 to 6 p.m. Many of the artists will be at the gallery between 4 and 6 p.m. Saturday to toast the last day, so please come by and say hello. Contact heather [at] dcist.com if you're interested in purcashing any of the images in the show.

We hope you RSVP'd early to tonight's Emerge Exposed panel, because it's gonna be a packed house. Philippa Hughes and the Pink Line Project, in conjunction with Civilian Art Projects, have set up a fantastic line up for the panel discussion tonight, starting promptly at 7 p.m. Our four panelists will discuss the ins-and-outs of becoming an art collector and what you really need to know to make that first purchase.

Today's photo that blew into the pool today from Flickr user leahtalley81 reminds me of how windy it's been lately.

On Saturday morning, we gave you a little DCist Exposed post-reception wrap-up, featuring pictures of the packed gallery and the line down the street; today, we have even more awesome footage. Last week, our Food and Drink Editor, Eddie Kim, posed the idea of making a time-lapsed video of the opening reception. So our own Eric Petersen brought in his camera equipment and set it up high on the gallery partition (did any of you spy it?), and the 3 second per 10 minute result can be seen above.

We're left with only a few short hours until the second annual DCist Exposed Photography Show opens to the public. Yesterday a few of us went to Civilian Art Projects to hang the 47 winning entries, and were blown away seeing them all professionally framed and on a gallery wall. We're so used to seeing the talents of our photography contributors on our monitors while surfing the Flickr pool, it's almost hard to believe how great these photos look in person.

It's just over 24 hours until the 2008 DCist Exposed Photography kicks off at Civilian Art Projects. Join us to celebrate and support our local talent before they all become wildly famous and we have to put their work in the "boy, I wish I could afford one of those" column (that would be the column you'll see below). The free reception is tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m., no RSVP required. All the works are for sale at reasonable prices, so bring along your checkbook or contact heather [at] dcist.com for purchasing info. If you're interested in attending the Emerge Exposed panel, RSVP to info [at] pinkline.org quickly, because seats are almost filled.

Only one day left. Make sure you make it out to see Stairs #4 (Red Lady) by andertho, along with our other local photo talent like JW Landis , intemporelle, MJL Photo, and LaTur. Contact heather [at] dcist.com if you're interested in purchasing any of their prints.

You're about to... attend the DCist Exposed opening reception in just two and a half days. Marcus Krisetya will be there showing off his photograph seen above, along with our other talented winning photographers like AlbinoFlea and Samer Farha. Contact heather [at] dcist.com if you're interested in purchasing any of their prints.

Only five more days until the opening reception of the second annual DCist Exposed Photography Show at Civilian Art Projects. This week we're giving you a sneak preview in the Photo of the Day slot, today featuring the awesome Holga photography of Flickr user rachelmoon with her winning photograph, Brandywine.

We just wanted to take a moment to remind you that the opening reception for the second annual DCist Exposed Photography Show is exactly one week away -- next Friday, 7 to 9 p.m.. Our 44 photographers have been getting their winning entries expertly printed and framed and will be delivering them to Civilian Art Projects in mere moments. The wine is being chilled and seats for Emerge Exposed are filling up fast. All engines are GO, friends.

Last week we were excited to tell you about our special event for the second annual DCist Exposed Photography Show. The Pink Line Project and Civilian Art Projects have done an excellent job getting the knowledgeable Emerge Exposed panel together to discuss how one can start collecting photography and other art, so we hope you'll join us on Wednesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. (sharp!). Please RSVP to info [at] pinkline.org to make sure you get a seat. There will be a $10 entry fee.

We know you all have March 7 circled in red on your calendar for the opening reception of DCist Exposed, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Civilian Art Projects. But get out your red pen again, because we want you to add another date: Wednesday, March 13 12.

As we suspected, it was a near impossible job deciding which photos were the best of the best from the lot of contenders you threw our way. Over 250 people entered the 2008 DCist Exposed contest and gave us 601 original images from which to choose. We mulled and pondered and tore our hair out a little bit, but please follow the jump (if you haven't already) to find 47 incredible photos that we think capture Washington, D.C. and the surrounding region with an eye trained to find the rich culture too often hidden by the capital's bureaucratic image.

Flickr user m hoek has taken a series of pictures that seem perfect to celebrate this unusually warm week in January. The unique light flare is the fun result of using a Vivitar Ultra Wide and Slim, a plastic toy camera that some have called the "poor man's Lomo." The point and shoot can often be found very cheap and is a testament to the belief you don't need to spend thousands of dollars on camera gear to get a great photograph. EXIF.

Though there are a lot of great photos in the pool today, this image taken at Haines Point of The Awakening by Brandon Jones seemed like the perfect shot to start off the new year. EXIF.

There is a whole slew of fantastic architecture shots in the pool right now -- looks like those of you still hanging around town this week all had the same idea. This shot by *wanderlust*, a new recruit to the DCist pool, of the Heurich House is a stand-out, with, perhaps strangely, the soft-focus really bringing out the texture of the old stones. EXIF.

As we noted this morning, 80 percent of D.C. travelers will be headed out of the city by car, so we thought this photo by m hoek was especially appropriate for Photo of the Day today. If we go by his tags, it looks like this was taken with a medium format Diana clone toy camera.