NYC Photographers

Let's Discover Hudson River Park

Sat, Apr 4 · 2:30 PM EDT

SeaGlass Carousel, State Street, New York, NY, US

Details of this event may be added or changed at any time, so please check back in to this page periodically.

MEETUP LOCATION
We'll meet at the Seaglass Carousel located in Battery Park NYC.

Battery Park (not to be confused w/Battery Park City) is adjacent to the Manhattan side of the Staten Island Ferry terminal towards the northside, waterside of the Park.
Just look for a group of people with cameras.
Subway stops within 2-3 blocks are Bowling Green (#4,#5), South Ferry (#1), & Whitehall St/South Ferry (#R,#W). M15 bus ends at South Ferry.
*REMEMBER TO CHECK SUBWAY WEEKEND CHANGES @ mta.info

CONTACT
Through Meetup.com site or ArtFrame24@gmail.com

ALL WELCOME
Beginners to Professionals with
Digital Cameras, Smartphone Cameras, Vid Cams, or No Cams/Just Discerning Eyes

RESTROOMS
Staten Island Ferry Terminal has restrooms.

PLAN
We'll begin our photo walk northward along Hudson River Park with some great views of the NYC Harbor including the Statue of Liberty.

Some of the sights along the way will be the Museum of Jewish Heritage, Brookfield Place with North Marina Cove & Rockefeller Park. Beyond we will pass by Little Island & eventually Pier 57 with its rooftop park. Even Chelsea Market & the old Meat Packing District will be just across the street from us.

There will many skyline photo ops of Exhchange Place, Newport, & Hoboken across the Hudson River as we pass through this downtown section of Hudson River Park.

RAIN DATE
Stay tuned for any weather update closer to the event day.
(**light rain - great for photography; heavy **- not for us or our equipment)

Recommendations for an enjoyable experience:

1. Feel free to make any suggestions of places along this route beforehand via meetup site or email.
   2.** Please ask for a contact phone number before the start of the walk **in the event that you lose sight/pace of the group later on.

**Don't forget **your extra charged batteries & empty memory cards.
All-purpose & even long zoom lenses are suggested but any and all cameras are welcome as are all users from novice to expert.

Please be on time!* The NYC Subway & Bus System can be a hellscape of unimaginable delays that will wreak havoc on your mind. Plan your trip with some extra time! You will not want to miss this exciting event.*

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, injury or illness as a result of your participation. In other words, you are attending these events at your own risk!!*

Washington Heights and Inwood

Sat, Apr 11 · 2:00 PM EDT

Margaret Corbin Drive@Fort Tyron Park, 741, Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY, US

MEETUP LOCATION
We'll meet at the entrance of Fort Tryon Park at Margaret Corbin Circle and Fort Washington Avenue. The closest subway stop is 190th Street on the A line. Take the elevators to Fort Washington Av/Margaret Corbin Plaza/Ft Tryon Park and walk a few steps up to the street. Turn right to the park entrance where you'll find several benches.

*REMEMBER TO CHECK SUBWAY WEEKEND CHANGES @ mta.info or the MTA app. The MTA performs track and station work during the weekends and train service may be impacted. In case of weekend suspension of the uptown A line, free bus service from 168 Street (A or 1) will get you to the park.

CONTACT
Through the Meetup.com site or WaHiPhotowalk@outlook.com

ALL WELCOME
Beginners to Professionals with (Digital) Cameras, Smartphone Cameras, or No Cams/Just Discerning Eyes. Keep in mind that this is a 4-mile walk over paved park paths. We climb about 380 feet in total. There are many park benches to rest during two optional loops.

RESTROOMS
(1) A Public Bathroom, entrance at 1 Margaret Corbin Drive.
(2) Ann Loftus Playground at Broadway and Riverside Drive.
(3) At the New York Central Railroad Building Power House, 338 Dyckman St, (City Parks Building)

PLAN
We will begin our walk in Fort Tryon Park, home to more than 500 varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs that provide year‑round interest. The park also offers beautiful views of the Hudson River and the Palisades. Along the way, you may spot or hear cardinals, robins, mockingbirds, woodpeckers, red‑tailed hawks, or even a bald eagle soaring over the river. Bird lovers may download the free Merlin Bird ID app by Cornell (Univ) Lab. From the gardens, we’ll descend to the Billings Arcade, then climb back up. An optional loop takes us up to Linden Terrace with great views of the Hudson and surrounding areas. We continue towards The Cloisters museum. We include an optional loop around the Cloisters. From there, we are heading down toward Dyckman Street. The Dyckman Pier and Marina provide additional views of the Hudson. From there, we’ll continue North to the Dyckman Fields in Inwood Hill Park, cross over the Amtrak tracks and follow the White Trail. Walking past the northern-most point in Manhattan, we descend towards Indian Road and 218th Street where the walk ends. The Inwood–207 Street A train station is about a ten‑minute walk from here. Use the station entrance on the corner of 207 Street and Broadway.

If you prefer a shorter route, you can leave the park and walk to the Dyckman Street A train station.

For a park map, details and history:
https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/fort-tryon-park
https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/inwood-hill-park

RAIN DATE
Stay tuned for any weather update closer to the event day.
(light rain - great for photography; heavy - not for us or our equipment)

Recommendations for an enjoyable experience:

1. Feel free to make any suggestions of places along this route beforehand via meetup site or email.
2. Try to stay with the group. I will drop location coordinates in the group chat.

Don’t forget to bring water, fully charged batteries, and empty memory cards. An all‑purpose zoom lens (such as a 24–120mm) is recommended. A long telephoto lens (200–400mm or prime) can be useful for bird photography, and a macro lens is great for capturing close-ups of flowers, which we hope will be abundant. Please wear sturdy walking shoes.

Shearing of the Heather Garden. From 10 AM to noon—separate from this Meetup —the Annual Shearing of the Heather Garden will take place at Fort Tryon Park, featuring a bagpipe parade, live music, refreshments, and family-friendly activities. It is sponsored by The Met, NYC Parks, and the Fort Tryon Park Conservancy. This event offers another great opportunity for photography.

Food before the event. You’ll find several quick lunch options, just a 7‑minute walk from the park entrance, on 187th Street between Cabrini Boulevard and Fort Washington Avenue
—pizza, a diner, noodles, and a bakery café.

Please be on time! Check the MTA app for updates on subway and bus schedule changes. Keep in mind that the app’s “Plan Trip” feature often underestimates travel times during the weekend by about 10–15 minutes, so be sure to allow extra travel time.

Details of this event may be added or changed at any time, so please check back in to this page periodically.

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, injury or illness as a result of your participation. In other words, you are attending these events at your own risk!!

Springtime At Branch Brook Park

Sat, Apr 18 · 10:45 AM EDT

NJ TRANSIT-Penn Station-New York, 3 Penn Plz, New York, NY, US

It’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 Center

Change 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 much 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.html

Please 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!!