POTN WORLDWIDE MEET 1 NYC

[saravrose]

So, I figured i'd get the thread started on going to NYC.. So, even though i'm really, really far away from the East Coast I figured I could atleast get the conversation started.. I think the date has been discussed as being September... Not too cold not too hot, and the light would be better than in the middle of the summer I don't think anybody wants to go all that way to fight with hard light?... So, lets get some advice from the East Coasters... ideas on where to go and places to stay and things to shoot...

sari.

[Palladium]

http://www.nybg.org/chihuly.php

Chihuly at The New York Botanical Garden
Gardens and Glass
June 25 to October 29, 2006 A breathtaking stage is set for a breathtaking show. Renowned artist Dale Chihuly brings his spectacular glass sculpture to The New York Botanical Garden this summer in a stunning exhibition designed specifically for the Garden's collections and vistas.

Art meets nature in his dramatically beautiful pieces, which have enthralled audiences around the world. The historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory—America's premier glasshouse—and other Garden landscapes provide a glorious setting for Chihuly's organic shapes in brilliant colors

[Palladium]

http://www.topoftherocknyc.com/ODTStatic/site.htm

Welcome to top of the Rock™ Observation Deck


TOP OF THE ROCK™ is an experience in history and scenery that culminates with unparalleled views of New York City from the newly opened Observation Deck on the 70th floor of 30 Rockefeller Center, in the heart of midtown Manhattan. Visit during the day to see the splendor of the city unfold beneath you or visit at night and see the city sparkle.

[Palladium]

http://gonyc.about.com/od/toursbr/gr/movie_tour.htm

Central Park Movie Tour - Walking Tour of Central Park Movie Locations


The Bottom Line

Would you like to see where the scenes from your favorite New York City movies were filmed? Since 1908, over 200 films have shot scenes in Central Park, making it the most filmed public park in the world.

[Palladium]

http://www.sangennaro.org/

79TH ANNUAL FEAST OF SAN GENNARO
TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 14– 24, 2006

The 79th Annual Feast of San Gennaro, New York City's oldest, biggest and best street festival, will be celebrated starting Thursday, September 14, and continuing for 11 days through Sunday, September 24, 2006.

Presented annually since 1996 by Figli di San Gennaro, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, this year’s Feast will again bring more than 1 million people to the streets of Little Italy in the annual salute to the Patron Saint of Naples. The street festivities – including parades, entertainment, food stands and a cannoli-eating contest – are capped on September 19th with a celebratory Mass and candlelit procession as the Statue of the Saint is carried from its permanent home in Most Precious Blood Church on Mulberry Street.

"The 2006 Feast of San Gennaro will be bringing the world to Little Italy, and Little Italy to the world," said Frank Macchiarola, President of Figli di San Gennaro, Inc. "It is a time for remembrance and reconciliation, and a time for celebration. The good food, the free musical entertainment and the excitement will all be there. Join us to celebrate Little Italy and the Feast of San Gennaro."

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Taste Brooklyn Heights and Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge
Taste coal-oven pizza and delicious ice cream in Brooklyn

http://gonyc.about.com/od/toursbr/a/brooklynbridge.htm

It can certainly be a little intimidating for New York City visitors to head out into "the boroughs." For the most part, this fear is more of the unknown and the possibility of getting lost (though I have to admit, getting lost can be both enlightening and a bit exciting) than of any legitimate difficulties with the boroughs. This taste of Brooklyn will keep you well within sight of the Manhattan skyline, while offering you the opportunity to get a taste of the city that is truly New York. This journey takes a few hours, and in my opinion, is best done in the late afternoon so that as you walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, the nighttime skyline of the city can welcome you back to Manhattan.
To get started, take the A or C train (blue line) to the High Street stop, which is one stop outside of Manhattan...

[Palladium]

http://www.palemalethemovie.com/

High above New York's Central Park, a truly remarkable event is unfolding. In the midst of this busy city, a bold and daring red-tailed hawk has taken up residence. Affectionately known to locals as "Pale Male," the hawk courts, breeds, and hunts as its devoted urban fans root for its survival. After unexpected perils, triumphs, and tragedies, onlookers gaze in rapt anticipation as the hawk's chicks prepare to take their first tentative flight from a nest on the ledge of a luxury apartment building. "Pale Male" is a rare glimpse of the survival techniques of one of nature's great predatory creatures, and a surprising account of the magical relationship humanity can have with nature.

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http://www.usopen.org/home/default.sps

US OPEN TENNIS TOURNEY

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http://www.broadwayonbroadway.com/

Broadway on Broadway Sept 10th, 2006 Times Square

t's the quintessential New York City event: 50,000 spectators at the Crossroads of the World, live numbers from Broadway shows performed on a giant outdoor stage, television cameras, a galaxy of celebrity performers, and a big finale with loads of confetti. To learn more about the concer

[Palladium]

Circle Line Cruise
http://www.circlelinedowntown.com/

There are so many ways to experience New York City but none compare to our perspective from the water. The exhilaration of cruising the river, the thrill of discovering the city, the enchantment of the world-famous skyline. Choose from one of the many services above and book your trip today!

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Bob Dylan Fans - Walking Tour
http://gonyc.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=gonyc&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.new-pony.com%2Ftour.html

[Palladium]

Finally - Top 25 Photo Op visiting NYC

http://nymag.com/visitorsguide/sightseeing/photoops.htm

[Longwatcher]

some thoughts on a meet in NY.

For NY I if we could get enough people to congregate, we could probably get like maybe an official Canon USA person to show up and maybe show us some stuff we normally don't see. But it has to be worth their effort. If we could get at least 40 committed to show up at a specific place/time, I could and would query Chuck Westfall for support. If smart we could time it just after Canon September announcement week for the year since we were looking at September 2007. Maybe see some new toys from our collective favorite company before everyone else.

But unless we have at least 40 people the effort is not worth it.

We could also maybe all hit B+H with our POTN straps simultaneously. (You do have your POTN strap don't you?)


Just a couple of thoughts,

[saravrose]

some thoughts on a meet in NY.

For NY I if we could get enough people to congregate, we could probably get like maybe an official Canon USA person to show up and maybe show us some stuff we normally don't see. But it has to be worth their effort. If we could get at least 40 committed to show up at a specific place/time, I could and would query Chuck Westfall for support. If smart we could time it just after Canon September announcement week for the year since we were looking at September 2007. Maybe see some new toys from our collective favorite company before everyone else.

But unless we have at least 40 people the effort is not worth it.

We could also maybe all hit B+H with our POTN straps simultaneously. (You do have your POTN strap don't you?)


Just a couple of thoughts,

Ofcourse we have the POTN strap. It's a great strap :D :D .. and i'll be there..

So, maybe the first week in September for NY and the second week for London?.. and one other question.. how many folks are considering going to both cities?.. Maybe doing the meet in NY for three to five days and then flying over to London?..

sari

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I think I'm gonna skip London. I'm up for like a week in NYC, but I'm picking up a new motorcycle in the spring, so I won't have the cash for London.

[tommykjensen]

NY for me depends if there is a Namibia trip on the calendar next year.

[cjsa]

I hope to go to NY and London, and maybe bring my daughter, depending on her school schedule.

[eenorton]

I'll only have a week, so I'll just be looking at the London half of the trip.

[sumozebra]

i'm in nyc, so if there's a meet comming up, you can count me in

[holland_patrick]

I could do both..

[Tdragone]

Tagging along on this one. Once it gets closer I'll know if I can make it.

My suggestion:
A tour of Yankee stadium:
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/nyy/ballpark/stadium_tours.jsp

:)

[CYRILLO]

Why not form a meetup in NYC. Then have a monthly meetup for those NYC residents.:lol:

[Calzinger]

Hey John, those are some awesome ideas! I'm up for any of 'em so it's really up to you and the others.
I think we should definitely try and get something together since there seem to be a lot of other POTN'ers within the area. I'm sure Mark (MDJAK) would be up for a meet as well as he was just bashing me for not inviting him on a B&H trip. :D

I was thinking we could just walk around Manhattan looking for different kinds of shots. I went only plenty of shooting sprees there during the spring and took many candids. Times Square seems to be best for that sort of thing if you don't mind the tourism. Central Park is also another good place to find people, but I'd imagine that we would all be hard to miss.

I was also thinking about the Bronx Zoo and Botanical Gardens but I also like the idea of just walking around the city since that's what New York really is. There's always Chinatown, Times Square, Central Park, or any of the other Square parks.

I'll try to arrange specific dates and locations within the week. I'm still trying to get a new lens.

[holland_patrick]

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[fstop212]

there are many beautiful churches and buildings in NYC from the 1800's
http://www.nyc-architecture.com/

[lakiluno]

Probably only the london meet for me :o

[Becca]

I probably will only go to the London part of the meet. I have to ration my vacation time and I'd much rather go to London than NY.

[chancellor]

I can meet in NYC - it's about one hour ride for me from CT.

[Tommy]

I'm up for the NYC meet in September!

Calzinger::
I'd be interested in going with you on one of those day trips to NYC. I just can't next weekend. Let me know when then next one is?

Thanks!
- Tom

[tommykjensen]

Calzinger::
I'd be interested in going with you on one of those day trips to NYC. I just can't next weekend. Let me know when then next one is?


I split the posts regarding that meet out in a new thread. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=192488

Lets keep this one focused on a world meet next year not weekly meetings. That will just confuse things here.

[holland_patrick]

HI - New York City
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NY 10025
New York
USA

Tel. 1-212-9322300
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Situated near Central Park and Columbia University, the hostel is in a historic Victorian Gothic-style building on Upper West Side. It organises walking tours, sporting events, group outings to concerts and more. There is capacity for 624 guests, and facilities include internet access, kitchen, laundry and meals.

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[Snafu]

I'm sure I'll show up for a NY meet. Not sure about London yet.