Date/Time
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 | 4:15pm - 7:30pm
Where We Will Meet
Cecil D Andrus Park near corner of Capitol & Bannock
Where The Walk Will End
Warehouse Food Hall corner of 8th & Front Entrance
About This Walk
Boise Downtown at Dusk Photowalk – Saturday, October 4, 2025
Start: Cecil D Andrus Park, 601 W Jefferson St, Boise, ID 83702 – 4:30 PM
End: The Warehouse Food Hall, 370 S 8th St – 7:30 PM
Distance: ~3 miles | Duration: ~2–3 hours
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Route & Stops
1. Idaho State Capitol (4:30–4:50 PM)
• Architecture, reflective pools, fall colors
• Tip: Use wide-angle lens, capture symmetry and reflections
2. Grove Plaza & 8th Street (4:50–5:10 PM)
• Urban street scenes, shops, murals
• Tip: Try candid street shots, look for textures
3. Downtown Murals (5:10–5:30 PM)
• Colorful murals, creative urban spaces
• Tip: Play with angles, frames, and contrast
4. Boise River Greenbelt via 8th St Bridge (5:30–5:50 PM)
• River reflections, tree-lined paths, wildlife
• Tip: Long exposures for water, wildlife shots
5. Julia Davis Park (5:50–6:30 PM)
• Rose Garden, Boise Art Museum, sculptures
• Tip: Portraits and nature compositions
6. Broad Street ( 6:30–6:50 PM )
- Newer buildings, restaurants
• Tip: Silhouettes, cityscape at golden hour
7. The Warehouse Food Hall (7:00–7:30 PM)
• Diverse food options, casual and group-friendly
• Vendors: pizza, Mediterranean, BBQ, desserts, coffee, cocktails
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Tips for Participants
• Bring a mix of lenses: wide, 50mm, telephoto.
• Comfortable shoes; mostly paved walk, some park paths.
• Golden hour: 4:30–6:00 PM for best outdoor light.
• Experiment with reflections, shadows, silhouettes.
• Bring a tripod for long exposure shots for blur effects, light trail or just for a sharper image under low light conditions.
Hey everyone! 📸
Excited for our Photowalk! If you’d like to enter the contest, here’s what I’ll be looking for in your shots—and how they’ll be scored:
Judging Criteria (1–5 points each):
• Creativity & Originality – Show a fresh perspective or unique view
• Composition & Visual Impact – Use framing, patterns, and light to make your photo pop
• Emotional Connection / Storytelling – Capture a moment that tells a story or sparks emotion
• Technical Quality – Sharp focus, good exposure, and nice color/contrast
Total possible points: 20
Have fun, experiment with angles, and capture what inspires you! I’ll review all submissions after the walk and announce the winners.
— Gary
I am terribly sorry, but I cannot make this event due to severe back issues flaring up. I was truly looking forward to this. I hope you have a successful outing
Sorry to hear that Ken. Hope you get better soon. It’s a nice day to take pictures so looking forward to an enjoyable walk!