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Photowalk - "The Grand" - Galveston Opera House

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Photowalk - "The Grand" - Galveston Opera House

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The Grand - aka Galveston Opera House - has granted Houston Photowalks the ability to photograph the interior of the theater.

ABOUT THE GRAND

The Grand is one of the few remaining theatres of its era in Texas and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Grand is one of the few remaining theatres of its era in Texas and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. As further recognition of its importance to the citizens of Texas, in 1993 the 73rd Texas Legislature proclaimed The Grand “The Official Opera House of Texas“.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

We are photographing the interior of The Grand. Please do NOT go on the stage.

  • No Tripods or Monopods. You can use a Platypod. Please be very cautious in using it so as to not scratch or mar anything.
  • No flash, Lumecubes, etc.
  • Super-Wide to Short Telephoto is suggested
  • Shoot in manul mode. Your shutter speed should be double that of the max focal length of your lens. Shoot in auto ISO.

This event is limited to 15 photographers. Please. - no guests.

This is a real privilege and opportunity for Houston Photowalks.

ABOUT THE EVENT FEE: We will be donating much of the fee as a thank you to Galveston Opera House for their time and courtesy to allowing us to do this photowalk. The balance covers Houston Meetup's and other costs.

RSVP AND PAYMENT INFO:
If you need to change your RSVP, please post a comment below so others know a spot has opened up.
Rain or shine, no refunds, no transfers.
See our FAQ webpage for Payment, RSVP, and other questions: https://houstonphotowalks.com/faq/
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The Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice St. · Galveston Island, TX
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$15.00
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