Westchester Photographic Society, Inc.
Valhalla, New York

Field Trip Schedule

The Westchester Photographic Society sponsors field trips on roughly a monthly basis to locations that offer shooting opportunities for our members. Field trips may last several hours to several days, depending on the event and the distance involved. To suggest or lead field trips in the greater NYC area, please contact our Field Trip Chairman, Felix Shapiro.

Scheduled Trips

Mystic Seaport
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Trip Leader: Chris Moore
click here for details

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Museum Mile Festival
Fifth Avenue, New York City
6-9 pm, Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
Trip Leader: Jerry Hoffman
click here for details

This field trip will be to Green Chimneys, in Brewster, New York, on Sunday, June 3rd, 11:00 AM (till 4:00 PM), rain or shine.

Parking is limited, and it is suggested that you arrive at about 10:30 AM, otherwise you may end up far down the road on the highway.

What: More than 100 Birds of Prey...up close, with many photo ops!!!; stage show, pony rides, workshops, demos, celebrities, etc.

Where: Green Chimneys, 400 Doansburg Road, Brewster, NY 10509
Phone:1-845-279-2995, ext 108

How: Take 684 North to the end (past 84!)where it becomes Route 22. Continue to the fifth traffic light and make a right turn onto Doansburg Rd; then about two miles further to Green Chimneys, on the right.

Fees: $15 for adults and kids over 12; $10 for Seniors; $5 for kids 3-11. Note: FREE for Kids under 2 and for any of you with guts enough to come in your old Scout Uniform!

Detailed information at their web site: www.greenchimneys.org
Click here for their flyer.

This field trip will be to Green Chimneys, in Brewster, New York, on Saturday, May 20th at 10:00 AM (till 4:00 PM), rain or shine.

Parking is limited, and it is suggested that you arrive at about 9:30 AM, otherwise you may end up far down the road on the highway.

What: More than 100 Birds of Prey...up close, with many photo ops!!!; stage show, pony rides, workshops, demos, celebrities, etc.

Where: Green Chimneys, 400 Doansburg Road, Brewster, NY10509 Phone:1-845-279-2995, ext 108

How: Take 684 North to the end (past 84!)where it becomes Route 22. Continue to the fifth traffic light and make a right turn onto Doansburg Rd; then about two miles further to Green Chimneys, on the right.

Fees: $15 for adults and kids over 12; $10 for Seniors; $5 for kids 3-11. Note: FREE for Kids under 2 and for any of you with guts enough to come in your old Scout Uniform!

Detailed infor at their web site: www.greenchimneys.org

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Easter Parade
Sunday, April 16th, 10:30 PM

A New Field Trip has been scheduled, for Sunday, April 16th, to see and photograph the Easter Parade in New York City!

Our intrepid photographers will meet on the steps of St Patrick's Cathredral, on Fifth Ave, between 51 and 50th Streets, at 10:30 AM, on Easter Sunday. Look for Mano Orel who will be our leader on this delightful adventure.

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Hartsdale Pet Cemetary
Sunday, 10 AM, April 2, 2006

Our April Field Trip will be to the Hartsdale Pet Cemetary, at 10:00 AM, on Sunday, April 2nd.

If you havn't been, this is a fascinating place, being the first and oldest Pet Cemetary in the country, with a crematory, and many interesting memorial stones along with their engravings.

It is located on Central Avenue, about two miles south of the Westchester County Center, on the west side of the street (a few hundred yards north of Hartsdale Avenue. There is usually ample parking right in front of the Cemetary.

Note that we are seeking approval for an add-on the same day, to the Kensico Dam park and picnic area after leaving the Pet Cemetary. More on this if and when the approval comes.

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NYC Photo Galleries
Saturday, February 11, 2006

When: Saturday, Feb 11, 2006.....meet at 11:00 AM

-Where: Lobby of 745 Fifth Avenue (to get out of the cold) on the east side of the street, just north of 57th). The first gallery stop is in this building...Edwin Houk Gallery.

-What: Eight galleries with photo exhibits, including one with the work of Gordon Parks, one of the greats. Many photo ops on the street. Energy and time permitting, just a short walk to the Museum Of Modern Art.

-Why: Share some quality time, see some possibly great photos, grab any street photo ops that appear..

-Getting there: Easy way from Westchester, by bus, the BXM4C (aka Manhattan Express), stops near the MacDonalds in TJMaxx shopping center (where many of us will leave ouir cars), about a mile south of the County Center on the west side of Central Avenue, at 10:00 AM. It is just one hour to the 59th St and FIFTH AVE STOP in NYC. Fare is $3.50 for seniors, and $7.00 for those not so lucky, each way. Note that exact change is needed. Otherwise, any way you can.

-Bad Weather date: one week later, Saturday Feb 18, same time and place.
Some of us will be stopping at Mc Donalds for coffee before catching the bus between 9 and 10 AM ..

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Greenwich Village, NYC @ 11AM
Saturday, November 12, 2005

In hopes of catching some of this wonderful, milder weather, our next field trip is scheduled for Saturday, November 12th... to Washington Square Park, in Greenwich Village, NYC..

The plan is for us to meet on the east side of the big fountain, at 11:00AM, and to take advantage of the many photo ops that frequently are found in, near, and around that park. Bringing a couple of sandwiches is always a good idea, although the possiblity of sitting all together is very slim.

Depending on "what's happening", folks should feel free to wander McDougal and Bleeker Sts, Broadway, and SOHO, just a ten minute walk to the south.

Note that there is a wonderful Green/Farmer's Market every Saturday at Union Square on 14th Street. A number of our members plan to get there early, (for sight seeing, buying, and photo ops) and then to meet at the fountain at 11 AM.

There will be no rain date for this trip.

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Arts Walk
Hudson, NY
Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 10:30 AM

Our October field trip will be to Hudson, NY, on Saturday, October 8th. They are having an Annual Arts Walk, with the work of about 180 artists, including photographers, on display in various store fronts in this small town, but mostly along Warren Street, which is essentially the main street in Town. The venue is such that it will go on rain or shine, and runs from September 30th through October 9th, and from 11AM till 5PM.

Thousands of people are expected, and it would probably be worthwhile to plan to arrive at about 10:30 am to improve the chances of finding nearby parking. Warren Street runs from the railroad on the west, for about 3/4 mile to Route 9 in the east. The expectation is that there will be no parking on Warren St itself, but on the street parking should be available on side and nearby streets. Also note that it would be a short walk to the exhibits from the train station itself for those who prefer to come by train.

Maps showing which exhibits are where will be available at the Columbia County Council on the Arts office, at 209 Warren Street (phone-1-518-671-6213). This would be a good meeting place for us, and I'll plan to be there by 10:30 AM.

A possible spot to meet for lunch is the "Mexican Radio" restaurant, at 537 Warren Street (1-518-828-7770), highly recommended by a "local", and very large. My best guess would be to meet there for lunch at 12:30PM.

The trip is long enough that carpooling with friends would be worthwhile. The timing is such that some leaf color changes should be evident too, along with some cooler and crisper days. With luck on the weather, and the opportunity to just hang out together, we should all have a grand day!

Driving directions from lower Westchester:
SPRAIN BROOK PKWY N becomes TACONIC STATE PKWY. Continue North to Route 82 , well north of Poughkeepsie, above Lake Taghonic. Take the RT-82 exit, west, toward ANCRAM / HUDSON. NY-82 becomes US-9 / NY-23. Continue north on US 9. Make a left from US 9, onto WARREN ST. . (Note it is possible that Warren st has been turned into a pedestrian "mall", in which case just go via adjacent streets.Warren street runs northwest from route 9, extending to the railroad tracks, altogether about one half mile to 3/4 mile.) Driving time from White Plains is est at 1 hour, 45 minutes; distance about 95 miles.

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Wave Hill
Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 9 AM

The September field trip will be to WAVE HILL, a 28 Acre public garden overlooking the Hudson River (not on the river, but close). Saturday mornings are free, when doors open at 9:00 AM untill Noon. There is a cafe on the grounds. (Note that regular hours are 9-5:30, Tuesday through Sunday, through October 14.)

Directions provided by Wavehill:
From Westchester County and points north: Take the Saw Mill River Parkway/Henry Hudson Parkway southbound. (The Saw Mill becomes the Henry Hudson at the City line.) Take Exit 22, 254th Street. Turn left at the stop sign. Turn left at the traffic light onto Riverdale Avenue/Henry Hudson Parkway service road. Turn right at 249th Street and proceed to the Wave Hill Gate.

Tripod use is restricted, and is not allowed in the Greenhouse, nor in two other areas designated as the "Wild Garden", and the "Flower Garden". Tripods are allowed on the remainder of the property.

Picnicking is possible, with tables available at the Glyndor Gallery Picnic Area.. A cafe with limited fare will also be found on the grounds.

I'm suggesting we meet at 9:00AM to take advantage of the morning light...and to improve chances of getting a parking space on the grounds.

Wave Hill
249th Street and Independence Ave
(Riverdale) Bronx, NY
Phone: 718-549-3200

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"Ashes and Snow"
by photographer Gregory Colbert
Sunday, June 5th, at 12:00 noon till 5:00 PM

Included are about 130 images, from exotic places all over the world. The exhibit got a rave review in the NY Times. For those who would like to "hang out with the group, we'll plan to meet at noon, when the exhibit opens. Afterwords, if the weather be good, there should be good photo ops around the piers. (note that the exhibit closes the very next day, June 6th, so this will be the last chance to see it)

Where: The Hudson River Park Pier #54, at west 13th Street. There are parking lots nearby:
-15th st. between 9th and 10th Avenues
-17th St and 10th Avenue, entrance on 10th Ave

Admission:
- General admission is: $12.00
- Seniors and students: $6.00
- Under 12: free

If any quuestions, call or email: Jerry @914-428-9112: jeromehoff@optonline,net.

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Green Chimneys
Saturday, May 7th, 2005

"Birds of Prey" Day, at Green Chimneys, in Brewster, NY, rain or shine,... for a day with 100 raptors, with world famous Jane Goodall, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, and other luminaries in attendance. The hours are 10:00 am till 4:00 pm. We don't have to be there in lock step, but if you would like to hang out together, plan on being there by 9:30 to ensure space in the parking lot, as large crowds are expected.

Getting there: Saw Mill Parkway to Route 684. Continue north on Route 684. Go PAST Exit 10 and do not get off. Route 684 turns into NY 22 North automatically. Continue on Route 22 to the fifth traffic light (Doansburg Road). Turn right onto Doansburg Road, go 2 miles and Green Chimneys will be clearly in sight on the right hand side.

Fees: Regular admission is $15.00 for adults and kids over 12; seniors for $10.00, and $5.00 for kids aged 3 thru 11. Under 2, or in a boy scout uniform, get in free!!!

Details :

Birds of Prey Day, held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, will feature more than 100 live birds of prey. Workshops and demonstrations this year will include "How to Become a Licensed Falconer or a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator," free-flying birds of prey demonstration and a bird carving demonstration.

Green Chimneys Phone #:1-845-279-2995

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Dahesh Museum of Art and the Central Park Zoo
Sunday, April 10, 2005

Our next field trip will be on Sunday, April 10, 2005*, to the Dahesh Museum, relatively new and unknown , located between 56 and 57th streets on the west side of Madison Avenue, in Manhattan. Admission is regularly $9.00, and just $4.00 for seniors (62+) and students.

The higlight that draws us is called First Seen, photographs of the worlds peoples, taken 1840 to 1880. Note that this is just a few years after photography was invented, and includes 250 photographs , that "offer our earliest glimpses of men and women on every continent except Antartica".

A gallery tour begins at 1:00 PM, so we'll plan to meet at the ticket booth (downstairs) at about 12:45 so that those of us who would like to join the tour can do that.

Afterwords, weather permitting, many of us will wander up to the Central Park Zoo, just about 10 blocks north on Fifth Ave, to take advantage of any photo "ops" that may appear.

Any questions, please contact Jerry Hoffman (914-428-9112)

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