Up to the Cloisters (neighborhood, gardens, train)

[Cida]

Following up on my venture over to Pomander Walk, I decided to go up to the Cloisters over the weekend. My only previous visit was so long ago that I don't remember it at all. Technically it's not my kind of museum, since my main interest in paintings, and there aren't many. But, my god, what a gorgeous building, what gorgeous grounds, and what gorgeous views!

[lhf1979]

I try to go once a year, often in the early fall. That park is incredible.

[C8N]

this place is beautiful. i have not been there in ages but definitely worthwhile

[BinxBolling]

I moved away from that neighborhood last year and miss it often. Ft. Tryon Park will always be my favorite place in the city. A few times I've taken the train up there just to sit in the park.

[moonwatcher]

Absolutely adore the Cloisters and Fort Tryon, breath taking architecture and gardens. In the fall they have an awesome medieval festival.

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by Cida

Following up on my venture over to Pomander Walk, I decided to go up to the Cloisters over the weekend. My only previous visit was so long ago that I don't remember it at all. Technically it's not my kind of museum, since my main interest in paintings, and there aren't many. But, my god, what a gorgeous building, what gorgeous grounds, and what gorgeous views!

My very favorite NYC museum, but I am interested in medieval history and read a lot of medieval historical fiction.

Yes, the setting is beautiful whether you're into the collection or not.

[pureistheword]

I have not been in years. Its worth a visit just for the setting alone.

[mathjak107]

i love photographing the cloisters but i find it one of the most difficult places i have been to photograph.

the dark shadows and streams of light coming in exceed the dynamic range of our cameras.

we use special techniques like combining multiple different exposures .

[Kefir King]

The Cloisters is beautiful indeed but all thoase crucifixes and grail and religious icons give the vampire in me a bit of a headache.
I haven't been back in decades.

[mathjak107]

my photography website is being worked on this morning but as soon as its back ill post some of our work from there.