Fort Worth Japanese Gardens

[lyncca]

Hi everyone. I have been hanging around here for a bit, but I haven't posted much except for in the DFW locations threads.

I went to the Japanese Gardens hoping to see some fall colors. It was beautiful. Here are a few from this past Sunday...

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[DigitalScape]

Lyncca, these are some very nice shots. I agree that the Japanese gardens is a great place to shoot. I was there last week (my photos can be seen here as I process them : http://www.digitalscapephotography.c...se_Garden.html). I plan on going back in a couple of weeks to catch (hopefully) the fall colors in the leaves.

[lyncca]

Nice shots :) We have some that are very similar. I love the one you have of the bamboo dripping water. I didn't get back that far when I went this time. I was out that way to go to the zoo, so I only had about an hour 9-10am, so I was mostly just around the main pool.

[CaptainTom]

how did you manage the waterfall shot without a tripod ?? love it.

[SHADOWSxCAST]

Gorgeous photos!

[lyncca]

Originally Posted by CaptainTom

how did you manage the waterfall shot without a tripod ?? love it.

I was on a bridge, so, I balanced the camera on the bridge (with the strap around my neck!) and put the timer on :)

[lyncca]

Originally Posted by SHADOWSxCAST

Gorgeous photos!

Thank you :)

[dtown]

Were these with the new camera?

I'm partial to #5 here and #5 on your gallery. Did you happen to get one of the entire squirrel?

[lyncca]

No, these are with my D70s. I'm still anxiously awaiting the arrival of the D300...

I'm not sure about the squirrel there. I took it last winter when I had only been shooting about a month (had no idea what I was doing!) It is also too warm I think.

[jeffro20]

Love your composition on all.

[jeffro20]

Originally Posted by CaptainTom

how did you manage the waterfall shot without a tripod ?? love it.

does a tripod qualify one for a "fee'?

[CaptainTom]

Yes, if I understand your question.

[jeffro20]

Originally Posted by CaptainTom

Yes, if I understand your question.

I see there website calls a "Pro" anyone being paid for their services. Does a tripod smell of a "pro" or is the hobbyist allowed to take their tripod in without paying their "fee".

[CaptainTom]

If you are a regular visitor, NO tripods are allowed in the Japanese Gardens.
If you pay the $75 fee I don't know the answer.


for the answer I suggest you contact:

Leslie Pool
Garden Center Coordinator
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
(817) 871-7678

[jeffro20]

Originally Posted by CaptainTom

If you are a regular visitor, NO tripods are allowed in the Japanese Gardens.
If you pay the $75 fee I don't know the answer.

Dang....they play hardball out there.

Looks like Dallas is a little more lenient, at least for bridal shots.