Why do so many National Geographic photographers live in Virginia?

Question: Why do so many National Geographic photographers live in Virginia!?

I noticed that many National Geographic photographers live in Virginia, even though they may come from New York, Minnesota, even Turkey originally!. Is there a strong photographic community in Virginia or is there another reason their photographers may choose to live there!? (The headquarters are in Washington DC, so that has been ruled out)Www@QuestionHome@Com

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I was going to say, "Because their national headquarters are in Virginia," as my answer!. Why would you rule this out!? Washington, DC, is not a really wonderful place to live and it's VERY small besides!. MANY people who work in CD live in Virginia or Maryland and commute to the office!. Take a look at a map and you'll understand why!.

Click on this map to make it larger!.
http://www!.lib!.utexas!.edu/maps/world_cit!.!.!.
You'll see Bethesda, MD, Arlington, VA, and many other towns that might include the homes of Nat'l Geo photographers!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Dr Sam beat me to it!. I will add it is much cheaper to live in VA than DC!.Www@QuestionHome@Com