Re: Bayswater to Close April 1st (UPDATE: NOW CLOSED)
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Re: Bayswater to Close April 1st (UPDATE: NOW CLOSED)
That panorama is AMAZING!
Re: Bayswater to Close April 1st (UPDATE: NOW CLOSED)
It ain't over yet....
<<The Legislature has voted to restore $11.3 million in parks funding cut from Gov. Paterson's budget proposal. But lawmakers and Paterson have yet to agree on a budget, which is now 47 days late.>>
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-be ... 16464.html
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http://horriblephotography.com/album...1272169955.jpg[/quote]
LOL I love this shot. Like two Rams about to lock horns.
"Yo you better move, I'm bigger than you".
Re: Bayswater to Close April 1st (UPDATE: NOW CLOSED)
Looks like there is a bill on the table to "reopen" the parks.
"New York Gov. David Paterson introduced legislation Monday to reopen all state parks and fully fund them for the remainder of the state’s fiscal year." We could only hope that Bayswater is reopened!!!
Anyone else catch wind of this today? I heard about this on the news on Sunday night (May 23rd).
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Originally Posted by Zee71
Looks like there is a bill on the table to "reopen" the parks.
"New York Gov. David Paterson introduced legislation Monday to reopen all state parks and fully fund them for the remainder of the state’s fiscal year." We could only hope that Bayswater is reopened!!!
Anyone else catch wind of this?
Just read this. Sounds promising...Bayswater could be open by this weekend it would seem.
http://wcbstv.com/local/new.york.parks.2.1711000.html
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Originally Posted by GothamSpotter
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Originally Posted by Zee71
Looks like there is a bill on the table to "reopen" the parks.
"New York Gov. David Paterson introduced legislation Monday to reopen all state parks and fully fund them for the remainder of the state’s fiscal year." We could only hope that Bayswater is reopened!!!
Anyone else catch wind of this?
Just read this. Sounds promising...Bayswater could be open by this weekend it would seem.
http://wcbstv.com/local/new.york.parks.2.1711000.html
NICE! no rats needed here :borat:
Re: Bayswater to Close April 1st (UPDATE: NOW CLOSED)
Before you guys kill me for never having been there (Hey, I only got my camera last June and my dad and I didn't know about Bayswater, so we drove all around until we got a good spot at the Ramada) I really hope this park stays open. Down here in Charlotte, we also have an overlook maintained my Charmeck, which is still open. Hopefully I can get to Bayswater if it opens when I come up to NY this June/very early July to spot.
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Regarding the panorama, I'm very disappointed. I expect a 600mm (go rent one!) gigapan out of you next time :P
I too would love to see Bayswater open again. I can't say that I have any particularly special memory there, but shooting 747's head on in the morning as they turn onto 4L is absolutely unforgettable.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/...fd91d04a_o.jpg
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Yea I got nothing from bayswater either. I'm hoping to make some memories though if it reopens :borat: and once I get a new camera.
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UPDATE:
If the legislature passes a bill today transferring $74 million from the Environmental Protection Fund to the parks, they will reopen this weekend!
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AND THEY'RE BACK!
Bayswater and all the other closed parks will be open this weekend and the rest of the summer!
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AWESOME news!!!!! I almost feel like I had a gun pointed at my head from 6 inches away, and woke up the following day after the ordeal knowing I was fine and life was good. Maybe one day I'll post that story in the spotter blotter though it had nothing to do with photography. Anyway, it's great to have Bayswater back!
Re: Bayswater to Close April 1st (UPDATE: OPEN AGAIN)
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Amazing good news! :borat:
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Alright! Cant wait to head there once I buy my new camera. Hope to meet you guys there.
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Has anyone been there yet to confirm that it is open? I know the weather hasn't been very conducive for spotting lately.
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Originally Posted by Phil D.
Has anyone been there yet to confirm that it is open? I know the weather hasn't been very conducive for spotting lately.
ill probably find out Sat when i go spotting
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Mark, the second one is amazing! What lens are you using?!
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Breathtaking!!!! #2 was awesome too! :borat:
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good job man ! this is something new for bayswatwer :)
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If the State shuts down due to financial dereliction in the near future, Bayswater will be closed again. The State will of course "open" again shortly thereafter in some form, if it does shut down in the first place, but Bayswater is not guaranteed.
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Here's a different view of Bayswater Park......while returning from my trip to Boston today (June 17th) on Jet Blue, we were landing on 4R and I was able to fire off a few shots.
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Av...73_mVpgz-M.jpg
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Av...96_eoZrM-M.jpg
Looking back at Bayswater Park (lower right)
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Av...48_2vWWb-M.jpg
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I just returned from a morning outing at Bayswater. The park now opens at 7AM and closes at 7PM according to a neighbor who lives right next to the entrance of the park.
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Those times are pretty lame during the summer time.
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I briefly stopped by Bayswater Park late this morning (7/11) and noticed a sign posted that states the park now opens at 9am and closes at 7pm. Another summer bummer!!!
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That sign was there last weekend, however it was only 815am, and I was not the first one in. :wink: