Question about Scranton PA - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

06/01/2006 05:59:46 AM · #1

I will be in that area for a few weeks and would really appreciate any tips on places to photograph, esp places where I might find wildlife (raptors a definite plus) Thank you

TonyT

Nikon D3X

06/01/2006 06:04:32 AM · #2

Scranton has a small zoo, but the animals there are usually asleep.

docfreeman1

Fujifilm FinePix 2600Z

06/01/2006 06:14:04 AM · #3

I would suggest you visit Michael, Jim, and Dwight at Dunder Mifflin paper company. Dwight might even let you take security photos for him.

06/01/2006 06:41:10 AM · #4

thanks guys, grin, I take it that Scranton isn't the most exciting place in the world?

quiet_observation

Canon EOS-7D

06/01/2006 06:43:30 AM · #5

You are very lucky to be able to spend weeks here. These are some websites to check out:

Visit PA

PA Dept. of Conservation

Wildlife Watching in Northeast PA

World's end

Ricketts Glen

Delaware Gap

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

06/01/2006 06:52:47 AM · #6

Thank you Maryba! I am very blessed to be spending time there indeed.. my best friend lives there and her lake house is on (surprise) a lake.. While she is a wonderful artist, she isn't a photography nut (like me) so I thought I would ask the great ppl on this forum if they had any suggestions. I will check out the sites you gave me and thank you very much for taking the time.

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

06/01/2006 07:05:04 AM · #7

Originally posted by MacClavey:

thanks guys, grin, I take it that Scranton isn't the most exciting place in the world?

Well, not necessarily. You're going to a medium-sized city with sprawling suburbs and you asked for wildlife... Scranton does have the Lackawanna Coal Mine and an interesting rail museum Steamtown National Park...also, Marywood U. Arboretum...and Electric City Trolley Museum...and lastly, here's a web site for you to explore: VisitPA.com

Hope that adds to your options.

Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux M Aspherical MF - Black

06/01/2006 07:11:39 AM · #8

Thank you KaDi and my flip remark about Scranton not being the most exciting place in the world was a tongue and cheek response to the comments about the zoo and the paper company - wasn't meaning to be disrespectful about Scranton - I am very excited about my trip and will be staying about an hour away from the city. Thanks so much for your suggestions.. I will keep doing the research and hopefully come up with some wetlands in the area.

scarbrd

Leica M10

06/01/2006 07:15:23 AM · #9

Originally posted by docfreeman1:

I would suggest you visit Michael, Jim, and Dwight at Dunder Mifflin paper company. Dwight might even let you take security photos for him.

And find out if Jim and Pam really hooked up. Those two are so meant for each other! ;-)

fencekicker

Panasonic DMC-FZ5

06/01/2006 07:15:36 AM · #10

There is an environmental center/wildlife sanctuary in PA called "Hawk Mountain" which as the name implies has a strong focus on birds of prey. I'm not sure how close it is to Scranton. I think its south of Scranton and west of Allentown. It might be a bit of a drive, but it sounds like what you are looking for. Also, they might have suggestions for a place you can go that is closer to Scranton, if Hawk Mountain is too far.

nsoroma79

Nikon Coolpix P7000

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

06/01/2006 07:28:50 AM · #11

MacClavey,
When will you be in Scranton? We are working on GTG somewhere around the Reading area... which is about an hour from Scranton. It would be awesome if you could make it down for that.

You can keep tabs on the GTG here.

Lorrie

Kaups

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/01/2006 07:51:34 AM · #12

Originally posted by scarbrd:

Originally posted by docfreeman1:
I would suggest you visit Michael, Jim, and Dwight at Dunder Mifflin paper company. Dwight might even let you take security photos for him.

And find out if Jim and Pam really hooked up. Those two are so meant for each other! ;-)

Agreed! What an awesome show, it's my fav!

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

06/01/2006 08:43:37 AM · #13

Thank you all for your wonderful suggestions ( Scarbird, I will so check and see if Jim and Pam are getting' it on lol) nsorma79, thank you for the heads up on the GTO... I will keep tabs on it for sure.. I hope to have a lot of great wildlife shots for the area and with the added space on this site I will be able to post them...along with the shots of the Dunder Mifflin paper company security shots of course ... :) maggie

amandak

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

06/01/2006 09:59:36 AM · #14

I used to live close to Hawk Mountain. It's actually in a very small hamlet called Drehersville. It's between Orwigsburg and Hamburg and only a little more than an hour from Scranton. The scenery is wonderful, as it's part of the Appalacian Mountains. Let me know if you want more info about it.

David.C

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

06/01/2006 12:28:33 PM · #15

Originally posted by MacClavey:

I will be in that area for a few weeks and would really appreciate any tips on places to photograph, ... Thank you

Well ... they are bound to still be cleaning up the mess from all those bananas! :P

David