Clearwater Florida Photo Ops.
Dec 22, 2022 18:27:13 #
What are some places within an hour+/- drive from Clearwater for photography opportunities. I'll be there the last two weeks of January.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Dec 22, 2022 19:35:32 #
PGJR
Loc: 33868
Circle B Bar Reserve near Lakeland, Fl. a little over an hour depending on traffic. Lettuce Lake Tampa area. There's more, just Google
Dec 22, 2022 19:35:49 #
jjenk wrote:
What are some places within an hour+/- drive from Clearwater for photography opportunities. I'll be there the last two weeks of January.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Sunken Gardens
Tarpon Springs
Dec 22, 2022 19:39:19 #
Dec 22, 2022 19:42:19 #
Honeymoon Island (https://www.floridastateparks.org/honeymoonisland) for bird photography. There's usually a pair of nesting eagles there. John Chesnut park (https://pinellas.gov/parks/john-chesnut-sr-park/) where there are always deer walking around in the afternoon. Sawgrass Lake Park (https://pinellas.gov/parks/sawgrass-lake-park/) for more animals and birds. If you like ospreys, they're EVERYWHERE! Just look up. If you see a 4 to 6 foot wide nest in a dead tree, or a lightpost, it's most likely inhabited by an osprey. The Clearwater Florida area has many, many parks, and they all are home to a wide variety of birds. Have fun, explore, and don't forget your camera!
Andy
Just read some of the responses.....
+1 on Sunken Gardens. Been there, liked it!
+1 on Ft. DeSoto. Been there, liked it! Be prepared to walk
+1 on Tarpon Springs, The Sponge Capital of the world! It's a unique Greek community about a half hour north of Clearwater.
AND, I don't know where you're from, but there are thousands of places to eat, and most of them are GREAT! Don't forget to explore them as well!
Andy
Andy
Just read some of the responses.....
+1 on Sunken Gardens. Been there, liked it!
+1 on Ft. DeSoto. Been there, liked it! Be prepared to walk
+1 on Tarpon Springs, The Sponge Capital of the world! It's a unique Greek community about a half hour north of Clearwater.
AND, I don't know where you're from, but there are thousands of places to eat, and most of them are GREAT! Don't forget to explore them as well!
Andy
Dec 22, 2022 20:01:47 #
if you go in the spring, try venice rookery , its a bit over an hour to get there from clear water. Its very small but LOADED with mating birds.
Dec 23, 2022 05:44:14 #
David Martin
Loc: Cary, NC
Agree with Fort DeSoto, Sunken Gardens and Tarpon Springs. Also consider Edgmont Key and Caladesi State Park.
And if you like Greek food, have lunch at Mister Souvlaki's in Tarpon Springs!
And if you like Greek food, have lunch at Mister Souvlaki's in Tarpon Springs!
Dec 23, 2022 06:39:26 #
jjenk wrote:
What are some places within an hour+/- drive from Clearwater for photography opportunities. I'll be there the last two weeks of January.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Pull out your map ... check my Photographic Destinations site for photo ops https://www.photographicdestinations.com/destinations
Note: Lists of towns alphabetically or by region - see 'Site Index' in the navigation bar
Dec 23, 2022 07:10:00 #
David Martin wrote:
And if you like Greek food, have lunch at Mister Souvlaki's in Tarpon Springs!
And if you like Greek food, have lunch at Mister Souvlaki's in Tarpon Springs!
+1 on Mister Souvlaki’s! It’s a repeat destination for my wife and me.
Also try Hella’s bakery for great Greek pastries and cakes!👍
Andy
Dec 23, 2022 07:55:54 #
photon-collector
Loc: Tampa Bay Area, Florida
Grump's Photos wrote:
Honeymoon Island (https://www.floridastateparks.or... (show quote)
I agree with this list of sites to visit. There are dozens of parks in the area, many with lakes, boardwalks, flora and fauna. You might also want to visit the Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo (Walsingham Road). BTW: You might want to visit some of our many micro-breweries in the area....and certainly our beaches.
Have fun. It's a wonderful area
Dec 23, 2022 09:02:56 #
Dec 23, 2022 09:10:25 #
Grump's Photos wrote:
+1 on Mister Souvlaki’s! It’s a repeat destination for my wife and me.
Also try Hella’s bakery for great Greek pastries and cakes!👍
Andy
Also try Hella’s bakery for great Greek pastries and cakes!👍
Andy
Hella’s has great baklava.
Dec 23, 2022 10:13:47 #
PGJR wrote:
Circle B Bar Reserve near Lakeland, Fl. a little over an hour depending on traffic. Lettuce Lake Tampa area. There's more, just Google
We just went to Circle-B-Bar. Found out there are absolutely no dogs allowed. Turned around and left!
Dec 23, 2022 11:23:25 #
Dec 23, 2022 12:59:22 #
If you re interested in birds check out: https://floridabirdingtrail.com/trail/trail-sections/west-section/
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