The Shared Walk: Early Morning Discovery — Photography Practice at Binney Park

This Shared Walk takes us into the quiet heart of Binney Park at first light — a small, historic park that feels like a hidden oasis in the early morning hours.

We’ll meet at 7:00am on Friday, January 23rd, near the Binney Park Tennis Courts. Sunrise is at 7:11am, though it takes a little longer for the sun to fully reveal itself here as it filters through trees and surrounding structures.

Binney Park has a long local history and was designed as a thoughtfully landscaped public space, with curved paths, stone bridges, water features, and open lawns meant to be experienced slowly. In the early morning, the park comes alive in quieter ways — birds moving along the stream, deer passing through, reflections of lamps and sky in the water, and soft light catching bridges and branches.

As the sun rises, we’ll pay attention to how light enters the park gradually, revealing details rather than dramatic vistas. Photogenic footbridges, the nearby library, and church buildings take on a special presence in the early light, offering opportunities to work with structure, reflection, and shadow.

Everyone walks the same route together at a relaxed pace. Each participant receives a simple creative prompt to guide what they look for. The goal is not to cover ground, but to notice how the park changes as morning arrives.

This is not a workshop or critique group. There is no competition and no pressure to perform. All cameras are welcome, including phones. Sharing images is always optional.

Please park along the side of the road on Binney Park Drive. We’ll meet near the tennis courts and walk for about 1 hour. We’ll finish with an optional coffee at a nearby café for anyone who’d like to continue the conversation.

You never quite know what you’ll discover in a place like this when the day begins — that’s part of the practice.