Trip to Woodstock NY. Need guidance
Sep 27, 2017 09:11:02 #
Sep 27, 2017 13:57:28 #
znikon wrote:
Heading to Woodstock . Any suggestions on area attractions visiting with a camera?
I was there a couple of years ago, as a matter of fact 2 years ago the 26th for a wedding. There is not a lot in the way of attractions, but the surrounding natural beauty is phenomenal.
When I was there, cell phone/wifi was spotty at best.
Sep 27, 2017 14:04:35 #
znikon wrote:
Heading to Woodstock . Any suggestions on area attractions visiting with a camera?
Don't take the brown acid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKoLlKmQSHU
Sep 27, 2017 14:06:50 #
znikon wrote:
Heading to Woodstock . Any suggestions on area attractions visiting with a camera?
A retrospective perhaps? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRjQCvfcXn0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_raXzIRgsA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScxI94XDdtY
Has anything changed in a meaningful way in almost 50 years?
Warning: This video is interesting but contains profanities, so be cautious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GD8qXInI00
Be creative! Don't do drugs, and stay off the tracks!
Sep 27, 2017 14:32:58 #
Sep 28, 2017 06:37:08 #
znikon wrote:
Heading to Woodstock . Any suggestions on area attractions visiting with a camera?
It's a surprisingly small town - basically one "Main St" but it is photogenic. There is a public parking lot off the Village Green - by the curve in the road. Parking can be a challenge, especially on weekends, but the lot is large and close to the town. If you walk from CVS toward Upstate Films, you'll have it basically covered. That's Mill Hill Rd and Tinker St. There's much more activity on weekends - lots of "City People." During the week, it can be pretty dull, but less crowded.
Shop owners go out of their way to make their store fronts colorful and "different." Walk along one side of the street then cross the street and walk back on the other side. You can get near and far shots of stores and people that way. Stop along the way for a meal or a snack. Joshua's is very good, with a nice assortment of food. Pay a visit to the Woodstock Artists Association and Museum to see some local art. On weekends, you may find musicians or characters on the Village Green. Use Google and see what else is available in Woodstock and the surrounding area.
Sep 28, 2017 06:38:03 #
Sep 28, 2017 06:39:58 #
znikon wrote:
Heading to Woodstock . Any suggestions on area attractions visiting with a camera?
The town of Woodstock is very different from the event at Woodstock. The town is small with little boutiques and arteries. Joyous Lake was a famous music jam in the evenings Hoopy Glock was a great clothing stores for those who dressed differently. The Three Bears was a resturaunt with an interior waterfall owned then by Toodd Runyon . Salernos butcher shop was a great place to stop and hangout and pick up a good steak. Of course that's all I can remember right now and I'm sure it is very different from the 1970s. The event is just a big farm with a lake. The area is beautiful Enjoy the trip
J
Sep 28, 2017 07:52:05 #
Mac wrote:
I was there a couple of years ago, as a matter of fact 2 years ago the 26th for a wedding. There is not a lot in the way of attractions, but the surrounding natural beauty is phenomenal.
When I was there, cell phone/wifi was spotty at best.
When I was there, cell phone/wifi was spotty at best.
The town is cute, have some shots on my FAA site, weekend flea market, some times a lot of antique stuff, best is to walk around a lot, drive the side roads, there is a hiking trail nearby if your into that, haven't done it yet myself, Bob.
Sep 28, 2017 08:36:24 #
I've had some fun with evening and night time photography around the village, you can try some long exposures with the cars coming down the Main Street. Most of the shops are decorated with the 60's theme making for good daytime images, have fun !!
Sep 28, 2017 08:47:19 #
jerryc41 wrote:
It's a surprisingly small town - basically one &qu... (show quote)
And you should visit CPW, Center for Photography at Woodstock. Starting from the Village Green, walk along Tinker Street about 100 yards, just past the bridge over Tannery Brook, on the left.
Sep 28, 2017 08:48:43 #
ygelman wrote:
And you should visit CPW, Center for Photography at Woodstock. Starting from the Village Green, walk along Tinker Street about 100 yards, just past the bridge over Tannery Brook, on the left.
Sep 28, 2017 09:19:58 #
znikon wrote:
Heading to Woodstock . Any suggestions on area attractions visiting with a camera?
If you want to visit the site of the Woodstock Festival in 1969, that was actually closer to the hamlet of Bethal NY, The village of Woodstock is about an hour from there.
The festival was held on a dairy farm and today the area to me is photographically uninspiring.
Sep 28, 2017 10:21:14 #
Rich1939 wrote:
If you want to visit the site of the Woodstock Festival in 1969, that was actually closer to the hamlet of Bethal NY, The village of Woodstock is about an hour from there.
The festival was held on a dairy farm and today the area to me is photographically uninspiring.
The festival was held on a dairy farm and today the area to me is photographically uninspiring.
Prepared to be inspired. It is now a beautiful music venue and Woodstock museum.
http://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/
http://www.newyorkupstate.com/woodstock/2015/04/woodstock_site_today_a_great_music_venue_a_museum_and_the_grassy_field.html
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/15016
Sep 28, 2017 10:28:56 #
Go to Woodstock, VT, instead and also visit the nearby Quechee Gorge - just spectacular in the fall.
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