Hi Everyone,

This is to "start spreading the news" ... we'll post a normal New Meetup page soon, with the ability to RSVP and much more information.

This will be our *first ever* TWO-DAY excursion!! You don't have to stay for all of it - pick and choose the pieces that fit your schedule. Here's the general plan we have so far:

* Saturday Noon: Meet at Bethesda Fountain in Central Park and we'll dine al fresco - Then we'll spend the afternoon hiking through some of the most photo-worthy parts of the Park, including a side trip walking past some of the mansions along 5th Avenue.

* Saturday Evening: Twilight and nighttime photography at Times Square (sunset will be 7:35 pm) - we should start no later than 7 pm and probably will continue until past 8 pm.

* Sunday Morning: Sunrise over the East River - we'll get out really early (sunrise will be 6:13 am) and meet at Brooklyn Bridge to capture dramatic sunrise lighting over lower Manhattan

* Sunday 8AM: Breakfast at world-famous Katz's Deli!

* Remainder of Sunday morning: explore the Cast Iron District in Soho


the official Excursion will be over at noon or 1pm on Sunday.

Much more information to come!

Hi Steve, I was wondering if the central park spring day on the 17th was still happening? I kept the date open but I can't stay over night to do the brooklyn bridge even though I want to. If any thing changes I will gladly stay over because I would love to get the sunrise off the bridge.

Hi Steve, I was wondering if the central park spring day on the 17th was still happening? I kept the date open but I can't stay over night to do the brooklyn bridge even though I want to. If any thing changes I will gladly stay over because I would love to get the sunrise off the bridge.

Hi Krya - yes, it's on for the 17th (Central Park, etc) and 18th (Brooklyn Bridge, etc)

I'm putting up the official notice tonight.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Best regards,
SteveR

The NYC trip sounds great! I plan to attend both days, unless my husband has a health problem. Looking forward to my first Shutterbug Excursion and a trip to the Big Apple. Do we provid our our transportation? I hear that the Mega Bus from White Marsh to NYC daily is a super deal.

Hi Deborah.

Yes, you need to arrange for your own transportation and lodging.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Best regards,
SteveR