Was amazed by Douglas' posting, so looked up info about the Japanese Garden, found these events for photographers for anyone intrested.
JAPANESE GARDEN in the Washington Park Arboretum
Special Events Calendar
Address:1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E.
Contact the Japanese Garden: (206) 684-4725
$30. Advanced reservations required.
April 23 Mondays in the Garden
Photography Session 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. (earlier by request)
Photograph the garden during the early spring blooming season including the orchard of Japanese cherry trees.
Photography Sessions are conducted while the garden is closed to the public. It is the only time tripods are allowed in the garden. Classes are limited to 10 photographers.
April 30 Mondays in the Garden
Photography Session 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. (earlier by request)
Photograph the garden during the early spring blooming season including the orchard of Japanese cherry trees.
Photography Sessions are conducted while the garden is closed to the public. It is the only time tripods are allowed in the garden. Classes are limited to 10 photographers.
Thanks for the info. Fortunately I was able to get in there several times before the tripod restrictions went into effect. I understand the reasoning behind their policy but making an advanced reservation (I'm assuming you have to pay in advance) without knowing whether or not the weather will cooperate (overcast, little wind) is not something I'm willing to do.
It's good to see they are limiting class sizes. The area is pretty small and with any more than 10 you'ld be tripping over each others tripods.
A good alternative to the Washington Park Japanese Garden is the Kubota Garden. No fee and no tripod restrictions.
I had this very issue (regarding weather) as well, and I wondered if a refund would be given in that event. Additionally, I believe that the fee of $30 is pretty steep considering the ordinary cost of an adult person entering is less than $10. I called the garden and got the name of the event coordinator and emailed her. The contact for event coordinator is: Karen Lightfeldt, email: klightfeldt@comast.net
I'll post further info when I receive it.
** I have received a response back from the event coordinator. She states that the shooting continues regardless or weather. The photographers attending on a rainy day are expected to bring plastic and umbrellas to protect their equipment. If those scheduled choose not to participate, they forfeit. this would be great shooting early on a nice morning...
For what it's worth, I found the higher fee well worth it (I think it was $25 last October). They restrict the event to 10 photographers so getting in each other's way didn't seem to be an issue. I also felt I had plenty of time to get what I wanted (I think you have 2 hours).
I believe they hold the even rain or shine, which means no refunds. I got lucky, it was a misty autumn morning, the colors were great, the pond was still.....
Thanks, Janet, for doing some legwork for us and posting the info. Good to have updated info.
For those willing to drive a little farther south to Federal Way, the Weyerhauser Botanical Reserve is a good shoot, too. Haven't been to Kubota in ages, will have to go again soon. FYI, Pt. Defiance has nothing, repeat NADA, in their gardens right now.....
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5 repliesJAPANESE GARDEN in the Washington Park Arboretum
Special Events Calendar
Address:1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E.
Contact the Japanese Garden: (206) 684-4725
$30. Advanced reservations required.
April 23 Mondays in the Garden
Photography Session 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. (earlier by request)
Photograph the garden during the early spring blooming season including the orchard of Japanese cherry trees.
Photography Sessions are conducted while the garden is closed to the public. It is the only time tripods are allowed in the garden. Classes are limited to 10 photographers.
April 30 Mondays in the Garden
Photography Session 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. (earlier by request)
Photograph the garden during the early spring blooming season including the orchard of Japanese cherry trees.
Photography Sessions are conducted while the garden is closed to the public. It is the only time tripods are allowed in the garden. Classes are limited to 10 photographers.
It's good to see they are limiting class sizes. The area is pretty small and with any more than 10 you'ld be tripping over each others tripods.
A good alternative to the Washington Park Japanese Garden is the Kubota Garden. No fee and no tripod restrictions.
I'll post further info when I receive it.
** I have received a response back from the event coordinator. She states that the shooting continues regardless or weather. The photographers attending on a rainy day are expected to bring plastic and umbrellas to protect their equipment. If those scheduled choose not to participate, they forfeit. this would be great shooting early on a nice morning...
I believe they hold the even rain or shine, which means no refunds. I got lucky, it was a misty autumn morning, the colors were great, the pond was still.....
For those willing to drive a little farther south to Federal Way, the Weyerhauser Botanical Reserve is a good shoot, too. Haven't been to Kubota in ages, will have to go again soon. FYI, Pt. Defiance has nothing, repeat NADA, in their gardens right now.....