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NYC Photographers -- a free and inclusive group for beginners, professionals and everyone else in between who simply love to shoot photographs. We can all learn from one another on how to take better photos, see different places, meet new people and have a lot of fun. If you use a Mirrorless, DSLR/SLR, Film, Point & Shoot, Camera Phones, or even Disposable Cameras, come join us!
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Springtime At Branch Brook Park
NJ TRANSIT-Penn Station-New York, 3 Penn Plz, New York, NY, USIt’s Spring and the perfect time to look for and photograph cherry blossoms and Branch Brook Park has the largest number of cherry trees around. I have timed this Meetup to “hopefully” catch the many thousands of cherry trees at their peak.
Meet on April 18th in Penn Station near the ticket booths at New Jersey Transit at 10:45am
Train leaves at 11:14 am
NY Penn Station > Newark Penn Station
(Train NEC 7837) towards Trenton Transit CenterChange at Newark Penn Station to
LIGHT RAIL (NLR) toward GROVE ST VIA PENN
Leaving at 11:51 am > Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
(We will have about nine minutes to find the platform and purchase tickets for the light rail so will need to hustle.)The total train cost is $8:00 each way (Seniors etc. $3.70)
BUT note; Regular rail and light rail need to be paid separately.Arriving at the park just after 12 noon.
The Light Rail Station will bring us close to the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center where we will find the densest amount of peak trees which this park is particularly famous for, having some 5,300 cherry trees.
The park also offers very attractive outdoor walks with many design additions by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Sr. designed by the Olmsted Brothers Firm, the same firm that created both Central and Prospect Parks in New York.
There are many photographic opportunities around the pretty lakes here. Also in the park vicinity is the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, well worth a few snaps as we pass by**.**
The park is quite large (nearly 2 miles long) so if you are inclined to get hungry or thirsty bring refreshments as there is not anything in the way of decent foods available in the area.
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Any and all cameras from professional models to cell phones are welcome at our events. Folks at all levels of expertise are also welcome. General purpose zoom lenses are suggested but longer lenses and macro lenses might also be useful.
Park info
https://branchbrookpark.org/visit-branch-brook-park.htmlPlease be on time!!!! It is a weekend so give yourselves the extra time to travel if possible and check the MTA app for schedule and track changes. The trains will not wait for us.
If you plan on driving, please use Google Maps to find the nearest parking garages and meet us at the destination train station.
Dress appropriately for the weather and please wear sensible walking shoes.
I will not be constantly checking my phone for messages once the meetup begins as I like to take photos too. Please do not send private meetup messages. Leave all your questions and comments on this event page before the meetup begins and I’ll do my best to answer them.
Pack whatever gear you need. Don’t forget your charged batteries and empty memory cards. If your cameras have been sitting unused it is recommended that you clean the lenses and sensor of any collected dust. Tripods are not recommended for this Meetup.
Details of this event may be added or changed at any time, so please check in periodically on this page.
Disclaimer: Participation in these events requires that you assume all risks associated with these activities and that the Organizers, Co-Organizers, and Event Hosts are in no way liable for any tickets/summons, loss, theft, damage, or injury as a result of your participation. In other words, you are attending these events at your own risk!!
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