Posted By: Rod Watson
Ongoing questions to the LI Stooges - 01/06/00 12:40 AM
OK guys, I'll gradually have tons of questions for the 3 Long Island Stooges and anyone else who may have some input. I am now starting the plans for a long trip this coming fall, including 3 days or so in the Long Island and Staten Island area. I will have alot of questions to ask, so I thought I would ask on the Forums so others may possibly benefit for future trips. Here goes the first round of questions concerning Staten Island lights....
(1) Has anyone been successful in having permission granted from the Mount Loretto Mission of the Imaculate Virgin, to enter their property for close up shots of Princes Bay Light? Any contact names or suggestions to get up close for 15 minutes?
(2) Has anyone tried driving down the private entrance road to the New Dorp Light for a "quickie" close up shot? Bad decision? Cujo kills all tresspassers? Can you see it OK without entering the property? Any contact names for special permission?
(3) Is there anything really left of Fort Wadsworth Light worth photographing, or is it not worth the wasted time to visit? Any recent improvements to the light or fort?
(4) Would I be correct in ignoring Romer Shoal and Old Orchard Shoal due to their distance from land? I am not concerned if their photos would just be dots on the horizon (without utilizing a boat). Any quick little ferry rides to and from anywhere, that go right by either of the two?
(5) The National Lighthouse Museum will not be up and running by this fall, will it?
That will keep you busy for awhile, many more to follow....
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(1) Has anyone been successful in having permission granted from the Mount Loretto Mission of the Imaculate Virgin, to enter their property for close up shots of Princes Bay Light? Any contact names or suggestions to get up close for 15 minutes?
(2) Has anyone tried driving down the private entrance road to the New Dorp Light for a "quickie" close up shot? Bad decision? Cujo kills all tresspassers? Can you see it OK without entering the property? Any contact names for special permission?
(3) Is there anything really left of Fort Wadsworth Light worth photographing, or is it not worth the wasted time to visit? Any recent improvements to the light or fort?
(4) Would I be correct in ignoring Romer Shoal and Old Orchard Shoal due to their distance from land? I am not concerned if their photos would just be dots on the horizon (without utilizing a boat). Any quick little ferry rides to and from anywhere, that go right by either of the two?
(5) The National Lighthouse Museum will not be up and running by this fall, will it?
That will keep you busy for awhile, many more to follow....
Rod Watson |
[This message has been edited by Rod Watson (edited 01-05-100).]
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