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New York, NY United States (Central Park)

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011
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Walk Organizer

Alberto Lama Contact Leader

Meeting Location & Time

Sunday, October 2nd (11:00am - 01:30pm)
Location: Outside of main entrance at The Museum of Natural History

, New York, NY- United States

After the walk, meet at: Cava Wine Bar/Restaurant 185w 80th St. www.cavanyc.com

Best photo for this location

By Gabriel Cid

Walker Photos

Below are all walker photos that have been uploaded and entered in the 2011 Photo Walk photo contest.


  • Teresa Allen

  • Eduardo Arista

  • Josh Smith

  • Steven Marks

  • Gabriel Cid

  • Sam Manon

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Meet Time: 11:00am - 01:30pm

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Photo Walk Description

Please join us to the Free Annual Photo Walk in Central Park! Sunday October 2nd 2011 at 11am all kind of Photographers (Amateurs, Pros, etc..). We will take a two and a half hours walk in Central Park to take some of the most amazing pictures and meet other Photographer’s techniques and experiences.
At the end of the walk we will meet two blocks West from the starting point for Lunch/drinks at Cava Wine Bar (www.cavanyc.com) and share and discuss about your shots to enter the contest and the winner will receive a copy of Scott’s newest book “Light It, Shoot It, Retouch It” and will also be in the running for the Grand Prize! Don’t let go this amazing opportunity to start a new photography network or just have fun! Remember everyone is Welcome!

Walk organized by: Alberto Lama member of the New York Institute of Photography, National Association of the Photoshop Professionals and National Press Photographers Association. www.lamawebdesigns.com

    Leader News & Updates

  • By Alberto Lama (0)

  • Unfair photo...

    Posted November 11, 2011

    Hi Guys I didn’t pick this picture. Gabriel Cid submitted. I am agree with you this picture doesn’t belong to our Photo Walk. It’s unfair because HE took some one else chance to be the winner..
    He broke the rules of the photo walk…
    I am sorry That is out of my hands..

    Alberto Lama

  • We are going for it! See you in a few minutes.......

    Posted October 2, 2011

    The weather looks chilli but NICE! Let’s go New York!!!
    Get ready for your Photo Walk Today in Central Park. Bring a light jacket with you…..

  • Just one more update :0)

    Posted October 1, 2011

    Sorry I forgot to let you know that we are meeting ACROSS street of the main entrance of the Natural Museum of History located Central Park West at 79th Street. At the benches. Please try to be on time we can’t wait more than 10 min. I’ll be there since 10:30 (the earlier you come.. the better).
    Thank you again and also remember to charge your Camera battery and bring your memory cards or film.

  • Weather looks fine....

    Posted October 1, 2011

    I am checking the Weather Channel and looks like will be a little bit overcast but great conditions for our Photowalk! just with 10% chances of rain at 11am. For more details visit this link: http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USNY0996?dayNum=1
    Any ways bring a light umbrella to protect your gear and remember that this is a photo WALK and we will cover around 11 (or more) different amazing sites in Central Park, avoid heavy gear or big tripods. Bring comfortable shoes. Last update will be tomorrow morning around 9am depending the weather.

    Here are some finally and quick tips for your Photo walk tomorrow! Let’s have fun!

    Tips for your PhotoWalk 2011 in Central Park
    These quick tips are not essential to every landscape picture you take, but applying them judiciously will improve your picture-taking and remember.. have Fun!
    • One or more foreground objects will give the impression of three-dimensionality, and can help to frame the scene. Depth is achieved by combining foreground, middle ground and background objects.
    • Compose the image so that it contains a center of interest – an object that draws the viewer’s eye into the picture.
    • Placing the center of interest off-center, in accordance with the Rule of Thirds, will create a harmonious composition.
    • Placing the horizon a third of the way down from the top or bottom of the frame is usually much better than having it in the middle of the scene.
    • Scale can often be important to the understanding of a landscape, and can be achieved by including an object of a known size in the scene.
    • The quality of the light is perhaps the most influential attribute of a successful landscape. Waiting for interesting lighting that is moody, dramatic or diffused usually pays off in a memorable photograph. Top landscape photographers will often return again and again to a location until lighting conditions are just right.
    • Ensure that your camera’s flash is turned off when shooting landscapes, unless you require it to brighten a foreground object. Flash in a dusty, misty or foggy scene may cause flare by reflecting off the droplets of moisture or dust particles.
    • In very low light, be sure to select a fast film speed or a high ISO sensitivity setting in your digital camera that will permit proper exposure and good depth of field.
    • Watch for unsightly or unnatural elements such as overhead wires, hydrants, poles and garbage cans, especially in the foreground. If you cannot easily move them, reposition yourself to a camera angle that eliminates them from the frame.
    • • Don’t let the weather stop you from capturing an attractive landscape. Rain can add a degree of softness and peacefulness to a scene. On an overcast day, be sure your scene has an area of color in it to counteract the overall dull lighting.
    • • Keep the rules of composition in mind when framing a scene. Lines, in particular, can be a strong factor in making an interesting landscape. An awareness and the judicious placement of planes in the scene can also be factors in improving your composition.
    • • Landscape photography is often more horizontal than it is vertical, presenting the opportunity to shoot a panorama. If you are faced with a wide vista and your camera has a panorama mode, this is the time to select it. Cropping afterwards can achieve a similar purpose.
    • • When the wind is blowing or water is moving – waves, waterfalls, a tumbling brook – capturing that movement by using a slow shutter speed to create blur can add great interest to a landscape. When selecting a slow shutter speed, be sure you retain proper exposure by also appropriately adjusting your camera’s aperture. Many cameras will do this automatically for you in Shutter Priority mode.

    See you tomorrow!

  • Update for Photo- Walkers....

    Posted September 27, 2011

    Hello every one! Since we have huge demand for this Central Park Photowalk I just want to let you know that, even if you see no more room to Sign up you can just show up on October 2nd and join us!
    Remember we wont wait more than 10 min. so please BE ON TIME :-)
    More instruction coming soon..

  • No more room for walkers.....

    Posted September 19, 2011

    Due to high demand we have had with this Photowalk in Central Park there is no room for more walkers. However if you believe that you will not be able to attend PLEASE delete your name from the list so that others can take your place!!

    Also people who are going to Cava Wine Bar after the Walk please let me know that I can reserve a large table for us. On the Photo/walk home page just type “I am going to Cava” Remember that we are going to get 15% discount in our check and half price on Sangria pitchers ;-)

    Looking forward to meet you there guys and meet the winner of the Photo walk 2011!

  • How to clean your Camera Lens before your Photo Walk..

    Posted August 30, 2011

    Follow this easy steps. (copy and paste) http://www.photographytalk.com/forum/tips-and-taking-photos/128964-photography-tip-how-to-clean-a-camera-lens#128964
    Remember if you have any question about the Photo Walk in Central park send me an email at bluedoornyc@gmail.com or http://www.bluedoornyc.com/
    On Facebook at http://facebook.com/alberto.lama
    Looking forward to see you there :)
    Hoo By the way.. I managed to get 15% Discount at Cava Wine Bar (The Restaurant we are going after the Walk) for all of you guys!! Awsome!!

  • For those who wants to learn more about Photography take a look of this link...

    Posted August 24, 2011

    Photo Expo in New York City! Copy and paste this link:
    http://www.photoplusexpo.com/
    Let me know if you are going.
    Hope to see you there..

Comments for this walk 28 Responses to “New York, NY United States (Central Park)”

  1. Alberto Lama says:
    August 7, 2011 at 11:07 am

    I can’t wait to meet you guys and take great shots! :-)

    Reply
  2. Teresa Allen says:
    August 11, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    Signed up and ready to go!

    Reply
  3. Steven Marks says:
    August 11, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    Me, too!

    Reply
  4. Ruby de Vera says:
    August 17, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    just signed up. good thing it’s after Fashion Week. :-)

    Reply
  5. Jennifer Shaw says:
    August 21, 2011 at 12:03 am

    Just signed up and really looking forward to the walk!! Thanks for leading Alberto!

    Reply
  6. Alberto Lama says:
    August 21, 2011 at 10:21 am

    Thank you Jennifer I am very exited about it! See you soon…

    Reply
  7. Larry Barsh says:
    August 22, 2011 at 7:59 am

    Just signed on. Looking forward to meeting you all and finding spots in Central Park that I’ve missed.
    Larry Barsh
    http://www.projectseen.com

    Reply
  8. Alberto Lama says:
    August 24, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    Photo Expo in New York city!!
    take a look of this link:
    http://www.photoplusexpo.com/

    Reply
  9. Paulo Kol says:
    September 12, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    Hi everyone,
    Just signed up for the photo walk. I’ll be in NYC for the first time and am quite excited about the photo walk. I have the following Nikkor lenses: 14-24 f2.8, 24-70 f2.8, 70-300 f4.5/5.6, 50 f1.4 and 105 f2.8 Micro. Would like to know if you guys have any special recommendations for lenses to take to NY in general and for the photo walk in particular.
    Thanks,
    Paulo

    Reply
  10. Rick Chase says:
    September 14, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    Can’t wait to join all of you and hopefully I’ll learn some new skills.

    Reply
  11. Alberto Lama says:
    September 24, 2011 at 9:23 am

    Remember to take a look of the Prices that you can win in our Photowalk in Central Park:
    http://worldwidephotowalk.com/prizes/

    Good luck to you all! :-)

    Reply
  12. Alberto Lama says:
    September 27, 2011 at 10:28 am

    Hello every one! Since we have huge demand for this Central Park Photowalk I just want to let you know that, even if you see no more room to Sign up you can just show up on October 2nd and join us!
    Remember we wont wait more than 10 min. so please BE ON TIME :-)
    More instruction coming soon..

    Reply
  13. Alberto Lama says:
    September 28, 2011 at 12:31 pm

    Here is the link of flirck where you can upload you pictures (after the photo walk)
    http://flic.kr/g/gowrT

    Reply
  14. Caren Winnall says:
    September 29, 2011 at 11:31 am

    I am going to Cava after the walk!

    Reply
  15. Alberto Lama says:
    September 29, 2011 at 11:44 am

    Hey guys just three day left for THE PHOTOWALK in Central Park! Here is a link for you that you can start feeling inspired: http://www.centralpark.com/photos/top
    Remember that this is about having Fun ;-)

    Reply
  16. Gabriel says:
    September 30, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    The weather in NYC looks pretty bad this weekend. Do we have an alternate date or time? Where can we get updates?

    Reply
  17. Alberto Lama says:
    October 1, 2011 at 11:06 am

    I am checking the Weather Channel and looks like will be a little bit overcast but great conditions for our Photowalk! just with 10% chances of rain at 11am. For more details visit this link: http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USNY0996?dayNum=1

    Reply
  18. Steven Marks says:
    October 2, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    Alberto,

    Thanks so much for all your hard work organizing the walk. You made it a fabulous experience. We had a ball.

    Steven & Teresa

    Reply
  19. Sharon says:
    October 2, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    Alberto – Thank you so much for the photowalk. I had a wonderful time, and loved the experience :)

    Reply
  20. Alberto Lama says:
    October 5, 2011 at 11:19 am

    thank you all for your participation!! Remember to upload your photos on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/groups/1741423@N25/ and Fecebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/NY-Photo-Walkers-Page/149524988476335

    Good luck and keep in touch!

    Reply
  21. Jeff says:
    October 16, 2011 at 12:02 am

    Um, how is it that the winning photo is not even from the Central Park photowalk?

    Reply
  22. Sars says:
    October 16, 2011 at 9:46 am

    The ‘grand central station’ photo violated the main rule that the entry should be taken within the photo walk route.

    Q. What are the rules for pictures I can submit to the contest?

    A. We’ve had a ton of questions each year about this. Most recently, we’ve had lots of questions about model shoots during the walk. Here’s how we feel about it: you can shoot models as long as it happens on the walk route, during the official 2-hour (approx.) walk time chosen by your walk leader. Also, you can use Adobe Photoshop to your hearts content, as long as everything in your photo was taken during the official walk hours along on the walk route. You can’t go back at sunset and shoot it in better light, and so on. Also, you can’t add a better sky that you shot in that same location on some other day. Basically, whatever you submit, it has to be taken during the official walk you participated in. You can shoot panos, HDR, B&Ws, you can create collages, you can process them with Instagram on your iPhone—I don’t care—it just has to be all shot during your 2-hour walk. If you don’t agree with the rules, no sweat whatsoever—just don’t enter the competition portion of the walk.

    Reply
  23. Sam Manon says:
    October 22, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    Why was a photo of Grand Central selected as the winning photo? it’s really nice, but we didn’t do GC – we walked in Central Park…

    Reply
  24. Steven Marks says:
    October 24, 2011 at 10:31 am

    Alberto,

    How could you pick the one picture that had NOTHING to do with our walk? It was the Central Park Photo Walk. Grand Central was not on our route and the photo could not have been taken during the Photo Walk.

    What were you thinking? This was very unfair to all the people who were on your photo walk.

    Steven

    Reply
    • Alberto Lama says:
      November 11, 2011 at 12:27 pm

      Hi Steven, I didn’t pick this picture. Gabriel Cid submitted and I am agree with you this picture doesn’t belong to our Photo Walk. It’s unfair because HE took some one else chance to be the winner..
      I am sorry That is out of my hands..

      Reply

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