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Title: Flower Fans
Post by: ABERS on January 27, 2010, 08:34:29 AM
For those interested in Orchids, the Tropical Extravaganza at Kew Gardens will be on show from 6th February - 7th March 2010.

Check for any photographic restrictions before setting sail. Tripods might be a NO NO.
Title: Re: Flower Fans
Post by: picsfor on January 27, 2010, 09:01:53 AM
Thanks for the heads up Alan.

Could be a meet involved for us flower heads.

Tripod rules at Kew Gardens are rather simple. Officially they are not allowed without a permit.
However, the rule is not strictly adhered to and staff work on a policy of "You are not allowed to use a tripod where it will obstruct peoples access" which very much means any of the glass houses should involve a bit of common sense as to when and where to use a tripod. To my knowledge the Lilly House is the only place where use of a tripod really is pushing your luck due to the very narrow walk way around the Lilly Pond.

I have used a tripod in almost every location except the Lilly House and never been told to stop using it by staff because i've always considered other visitors in my actions.
Title: Re: Flower Fans
Post by: Sandy on January 27, 2010, 08:23:24 PM
There are also butterflies in the glasshouse at Wisley until the 28th Feb

Sandy
Title: Re: Flower Fans
Post by: picsfor on January 27, 2010, 11:20:16 PM
Are you suggesting another possible trip Sandy?
Title: Re: Flower Fans
Post by: Sandy on January 28, 2010, 07:05:02 AM
It would be a nice place to go not sure about public transport thou

Sandy
Title: Re: Flower Fans
Post by: Jonathan on January 28, 2010, 07:53:03 AM
Ooo thanks for the heads up.

By coincidence a shoot for a client who lives 2 miles from Kew has just been rearranged to 8th Feb.

I might just pop along.