New Point is a small town in the heart of Indiana that surprises with charming streets and lots of greenery. For photographers there are surprisingly many photo motifs, from historical bridges to modern beer gardens. I like the city because it's quiet, but still offers enough interesting details to unravel the creative sparks. If you follow Sightseeing in New Point look, you'll quickly realize that every corner can be a small photo studio.
I plan to shoot the image that best represents the city – a mix of light, architecture and nature. The Civil Twilight gives the first shimmer when the city lights begin to flicker. For warm, soft lighting I use the Golden Hour; the keyword for this is “golden hour lighting” in my planning software. The sunset over the few high-rises provides dramatic silhouettes, ideal for dusk recordings. In the Blue Hour I set on long-term exposures to turn the lights of the road into flowing strips. The map tool by poi‐travel.de, which is embedded in this text, shows you exactly the position of the sun, the azimuth and the direction – perfect to find the best angle.
The Stockheughter Covered Bridge is the only covered wooden bridge in the county and a real eye-catcher. The wood that spans over the small river reflects the light especially beautifully during the Blue Hour when the water slightly shimmers. Landmark here is the play of light and shadow in the work. Opening hours: 24 hours, free admission. Best time for recordings: shortly after sunset when the red light frames the bridge. Insider tip: Stand on the northern shore, there you get the clear view of the entire building and the water in the foreground.
The Micropark is a compact but well maintained place with modern sculptures and a small pond. The combination of green areas and art installations makes it a versatile Landmark for detailed pictures. Opens daily at 7 a.m., free admission. Golden Hour delivers a warm light that brings the metal sculptures to shine. Insider tip: Use the small café on the edge for a breakfast, then you have the light in the morning and can return later with weaker light.
The playground is not only a highlight for children, but also for photographers who want to capture lively scenes. Colorful climbing stands, a small sandbox and a fountain offer many colors. As Landmark is especially suitable for portraits and action shots. Opens 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., free admission. For the best light: Civil Twilight when the play equipment is illuminated by the first lamps. Insider tip: The lateral hill gives you an elevated angle of view from which you can see the entire field of play.
Brum's Woods is a forest area with well-marked paths and a small waterfall. The dense trees create an almost mystical light game in spring – perfect for silhouettes. These Landmark is ideal for landscape and nature photography. Opening hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., no entry. Golden Hour lets the foliage shine in warm tones while the Blue Hour turns the waterfall into a silver band. Insider tip: Follow the narrow path to the right bank, there is a natural frame of branches that embeds your motif.
Sherman Beer Garden is a popular meeting place with a large terrace overlooking the main street. The rustic wooden facade and the colorful light of outdoor lighting make it an urban Landmark. Free admission, opening hours from 12 a.m. to midnight. The Blue Hour is ideal for night photography because the lights of the tables light up slowly and create a cozy ambience. Insider tip: Put the corner with the hanging light chains – there you get a uniform, warm light that reflects the beer glass beautifully.
The Veteran’s Park honors the local heroes with an imposing statue and well maintained lawn areas. The statue is the central Landmark- element that looks particularly impressive at sunset. Opens daily at 6 o'clock, free admission. Golden Hour lets the bronze monument dip into a golden light while the surrounding trees cast long shadows. Insider tip: Use the small bridge at the western end of the park to photograph the monument from a slightly elevated perspective.
Liberty Park is a large green area with a small lake, jogging trails and a playground. The lake offers reflections that are fascinating especially in calm water – a real one Landmark-Spot for reflections. Opens 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., free admission. The best time for sunset recordings is the western shore where the light dips the water in gold. Insider tip: Early in the morning, when the fog is still lying, almost surreal images are created that hardly anyone else sees.
New Point may be small, but the Sightseeing in New Point provide enough diversity for any kind of photography – from city lights to natural reflections to living people. Pack your camera, use the map tool for the position of the sun and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere that makes photography a real pleasure here.
With the map tool, you can plan the ideal location for a photo online in advance – taking into account the sun's path and the surroundings.
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You can assess light, perspective and location before visiting the site – ideal for photography, sunrises and sunsets.
To find the exact point where the sun disappears behind the skyline, use the azimuth display on poi-travel.de. In New Point, the sun travels further northwest below the horizon in summer, while in winter it takes a more southwesterly angle. With the embedded line on the map, you can determine your tripod position down to the metre.
| Phase | Characteristics | Top Attractions in New Point |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Hour | Warm, soft light; long shadow; ideal for color depth | Batesville Micropark, Brum's Woods, Veteran’s Park |
| Sunset | Dramatic silhouettes, intense red orange | Veteran’s Park, Liberty Park |
| Civil Twilight | First city light, soft blue-tones, good balance between light and dark | Batesville Playground |
| Blue Hour | Cool blue tones, long exposure times, lights become strips | Stockheughter Covered Bridge, Brum's Woods, The Sherman Beer Garden |
| Photos | Settings (ISO/Blende/Zeit) | Professional tip |
|---|---|---|
| Stockheughter Covered Bridge | ISO 400 / f/5.6 / 2‐3 s | Use a tripod and an ND filter to soften the water. |
| Batesville Micropark | ISO 200 / f/4 / 1/125 s | Use the golden light to emphasize the metal sculptures with counterlight. |
| Batesville Playground | ISO 800 / f/2.8 / 1/60 s | Focus on the children and use serial shots to catch the perfect moment. |
| Brum's Woods | ISO 100 / f/8 / 1/250 s (Golden Hour) ISO 400 / f/5.6 / 5‐6 s (Blue Hour) | For the Blue Hour a tripod and a remote trigger; look at light reflections in the waterfall. |
| The Sherman Beer Garden | ISO 800 / f/2.0 / 1/30 s | Position yourself under the light chains and use an open panel for a beautiful bokeh. |
| Veteran’s Park | ISO 200 / f/5.6 / 1/200 s (Golden Hour) ISO 400 / f/4 / 1/60 s (sunset) | Photographers the statue from the small bridge slightly elevated to emphasize the light of the bronze. |
| Liberty Park | ISO 100 / f/11 / 1/125 s ISO 200 / f/8 / 1/30 s (Morgendunst) | Use the western shore for reflections; a pole filter reduces reflections in the water. |
Greencastle is just half an hour away and looks like a typical college town at first glance. The old brick buildings at DePauw University offer interesting lines, especially when the light shimmers over the roofs. On the campus there are some quiet courtyards that are well suited for detail.
However, the city centre of Greencastle is not exactly a photo magnet. Here are some old shops that look a little rusty – just what you're looking for a little urban grunge feeling. The main road has a few abandoned parking spaces that almost seem poetic at sunset.
Bloomington is a bit further, but the hilly landscape around the city is a real profit for landscape photographers. The view from the higher points over the city and the surrounding green looks almost like a painting. The Indiana University campus has a few modern buildings that are in contrast to the old trees.
Nevertheless, the heart of Bloomington is not what one expects from a typical tourist city. The small cafes at College Avenue often have narrow alleys that are good for street scenes. And if you're lucky, you'll catch a few students at the egg – that gives the picture life immediately.
Lafayette, about an hour north, has the Wabash River, which swells through the city. The bridges there create beautiful reflections, especially after a rain. The Purdue Campus offers industrial structures that look a bit rougher than the usual campus feeling.
Short trip to Terre Haute and you will find the Mississippi-like flair on the Wabash River. The old warehouses on the river banks are sometimes empty, sometimes full of graffiti – both can be captured well. The view from Riverside Park to the south shows the city in an almost melancholic atmosphere.
Columbus is a small town known for its modern architecture. The buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright are not everywhere, but the clear lines and the game with light and shadow are a real incentive. The city sometimes looks a bit too clean, but you can use it for minimalist recordings.
Frankfort, the capital of the state, has a bit more government buildings that you don't see every day. The old brick building and the town hall have a light patina, which comes particularly well with counterlight. The small parks in the city centre offer quiet places for portraits.
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