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MRCPix · **Japanese Gardens -** 03-23-2009, 09:05 AM

went to the Japanese Gardens with my daughter yesterday and I liked this one so I thought I would share.
C&C are always welcome.

CaptainTom · 03-23-2009, 09:08 AM

that's a great spot.
keep that in mind for the fall when the leave start changing. it can be magnificent.

*~Karena~* · 03-23-2009, 10:29 AM

Do they by chance has cherry blossoms over there? Anyone knows?

epoh · 03-23-2009, 11:05 AM

We had our engagement photos taken there. Beautiful scenery.

toverman · 03-23-2009, 11:34 AM

I haven't gone there in years. Looks like a trip is in order.

kmac · 03-27-2009, 08:14 AM

I am assuming they have a fee for doing shoots there.... does anyone know what it is?

MRCPix · 03-27-2009, 08:48 AM

for commercial photography it is 75.00 and hour
this is from their web site:

PHOTOGRAPHY
There is no charge for commercial photography during a scheduled wedding or reception. Portraits made at any other time are subject to a $25.00 per hour fee in the general garden area. Fuller Garden, Leonard Courtyard, Beggs Courtyard, Japanese Garden and the Conservatory are subject to a fee of $75.00 per hour. The Japanese Garden and Conservatory may be used with written permission from Garden Administration.

ThiNguyen · 03-27-2009, 08:49 AM

Have anyone done a bridal on that bridge?

lyncca · 03-27-2009, 09:29 AM

Nice picture :) I'm trying to visit each season to take pictures. The fall was beautiful. The winter was alright, but I'm really looking forward to going this Spring too.

This was from last fall:

mmuhlenkamp · 03-27-2009, 09:47 AM

Is this at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens? I may have to go on a photographic journey there this weekend.

toverman · 03-27-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mmuhlenkamp

Is this at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens? I may have to go on a photographic journey there this weekend.

Yep. The general gardens are free, but the Japanese Gardens has an admission fee to wander around.

texasguy3 · 03-27-2009, 10:17 AM

Great pix, Mike and Lyncca! I love the Botanical Gardens! Good thing that it's basically in my back yard :-)

I hated to hear that they weren't going to do the butterfly exhibit this year.

lyncca · 03-27-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by toverman

Yep. The general gardens are free, but the Japanese Gardens has an admission fee to wander around.

It is a couple of dollars, but worth it. If you go first thing on Sunday morning, you will more than likely be the only person in there. It is really peaceful and relaxing then :)

Oh, and FYI, no tripods are allowed.

texasguy3 · 03-27-2009, 10:31 AM

Lyncca is correct about going early on Sunday mornings. I went this past Fall about 8:00 on a Sunday morning and only saw 2 other people the entire time that I was there. But you might want to keep an eye on the weather if you are planning to go THIS weekend because the early mornings are supposed to be VERY cold.

sandralemin · 03-27-2009, 04:43 PM

I've shot several bridals there not sure If I can find them. I thought they were $150 at the Japanese gardens and $25 for Botanical gardens. I shoot at Botanical gardens it seems like a lot.
sandra

jerrykr · 03-29-2009, 08:11 PM

Unless they have changed the rules, there is a charge for tripods, but monopods get in at the general admission rate.

That is one difficult place to shoot. (I love it anyway). There is so much detail in all the waters and foliage it just gets crazy. My own personal choice is for an overcast day and "God's filter" to knock down all the reflections. Fall can be spectacular.

The Spring and Fall Festivals out there are your best times to visit. They have extra activities and really add the extras in as far as potted plants and color. There can be a lot of people, but if you wait for a shot, you can get it without anyone in the scene. It's possible with all the walkways that are available to the visitors.

Follow their web site to get the dates.