Local photographer Eric Owen captures amazingly detailed shots of Steven Spielberg's Lincoln biopic being filmed at the Virginia State Capitol Tues., Dec. 6. His secret: a bird's-eye view from a building overlooking Capitol Square.

Owen caught stars James Spader, Jeremy Strong and Joseph Cross filming a scene outside the U.S. Capitol, in which it looks like legislators and citizens are celebrating the passage of the 13th Amendment. For bonus points: Can you spot Spielberg?

We've picked out some choice shots below. Be sure to check out Eric Owen's full gallery here.