Bruce McNeil

Bruce McNeil (born February 13, 1939 in New York City - died May 16, 2019 in Washington, DC) was an American environmental fine arts photographer predominantly known for photographic work which has documented the Washington, DC area waterways. For over two decades his environmental photography has especially focused on documenting the Anacostia River. The Washington Examiner and The Washington Post have dubbed him as “DC River Man” and “Washington’s River Man.” He was the organizer of the Anacostia River School of Photography, "a ragtag group of a half-dozen photographers who either live or work in the neighborhood and are devoted to shooting the river and its environs."

Bruce McNeil

Bruce McNeil (born February 13, 1939 in New York City - died May 16, 2019 in Washington, DC) was an American environmental fine arts photographer predominantly known for photographic work which has documented the Washington, DC area waterways. For over two decades his environmental photography has especially focused on documenting the Anacostia River. The Washington Examiner and The Washington Post have dubbed him as “DC River Man” and “Washington’s River Man.” He was the organizer of the Anacostia River School of Photography, "a ragtag group of a half-dozen photographers who either live or work in the neighborhood and are devoted to shooting the river and its environs."