{october 2019 photowalk announcement}

Folks it is October, technically the end of summer, so we are joining the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk for this month’s walk! We will be walking from the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge around to the Open Room Austin.

****** Note: **SIGN UP AT** The Worldwide Photowalk page —->>> Austin Lamar Pedestrian Bridge Walk — Austin, TX, (US) to be able to participate for the prizes of the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk.

Meet Location: Middle of the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge {Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, Austin, TX 78704}

Walk End Location:Open Room Austin {200 Sandra Muraida Way, Austin, TX 78701}

When: 8:00 am for walk and 11:00 am adjourn for lunch on Saturday October 5, 2019

Parking location options: Parking along the street either at Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge or near Whole Foods on 6th and Lamar

Lunch Location:Whole Foods Market at {525 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703}

Walk directions plan in Text:

1. Start at Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge [100 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703]
2. Turn left onto Electric Dr
3. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Sandra Muraida Way
4. Head towards North Lamar Boulevard
5. Turn right onto North Lamar Boulevard
6. Walk until we get to Whole Foods [525 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703]
7. Keep walking north on North Lamar Boulevard
8. Turn Right onto West 6th Street
9. Walk until you get to GSD&M [828 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703]
10. Keep walking right on West 6th Street toward Wood Street
11. Turn right onto West Avenue
12. Walk until you get to Irene’s [506 West Ave, Austin, TX 78701]
13. Continue south on West Avenue
14. Turn Right onto West 5th Street
15. Walk until Bowie Street and turn left
16. Walk until you get to The Bowie [311 Bowie St, Austin, TX 78703]
17. Keep Going south on Bowie Street
18. Make a right on to West Avenue
19. Walk until Austin Central Library [710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701]
20. Keep going on West Ave toward Lance Armstrong Bikeway
21. Turn right onto Lance Armstrong Bikeway
22. Turn right onto Walter Seaholm Dr
23. Walk until Seaholm Power [800 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701]
24. Head left on Electric Drive
25. Walk until end of route at Open Room Austin [200 Sandra Muraida Way, Austin, TX 78701]

Please note that the map below is not the exact route but is included for a visual reference

What: Socialize, Take photos, share photos! Walk until 11:00 am. The plan is to meet up at the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge at 8:00am and take an alternate route to walk around Downtown to allow you to get uniques photos. There will be lots to take photos of: architectural structures even possibly flowers or people, locations to explore, and lots of details.

Why: Community! We are headed to hang out around Downtown starting at Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge. Please dress layered as it may be cool and then warm up.

How: RECOMMENDED: Bring Tripod, camera, off camera flash, creativity. Socialize when you come. Share photo ideas on the walk. You can also share online in the flickr group at http://www.flickr.com/groups/photowalksatx/. If you are not a member yet, just request membership. There is also a facebook community at Photowalks ATX community that you may request membership to. Also subscribe to the email list to get the email notifications in your box for the next walk!

To fully participate please make sure to be properly hydrated, dress appropriately too, wear comfortable walking shoes, talk to someone you do not already know.

Please email photowalksatx[/at*]simiwaiye[/dot*]com to let me know you are coming or respond below so we can look for you. Also please let me know if you have ideas for morning or evening photowalk locations or just something fun to try. When you invite others know please have them send their RSVP to the email address above.