What’s interesting things to shoot in Fort Myers
Dec 4, 2018 09:45:50 #
On vacation in Fort Myers and looking for interesting things to shot.....let me know....
Dec 4, 2018 10:20:34 #
The banyan tree at Edison's winter home. I think Henry Ford's winter place is across the street from Edison's.
Dec 4, 2018 10:48:01 #
FredCM wrote:
The banyan tree at Edison's winter home. I think Henry Ford's winter place is across the street from Edison's.
Dec 4, 2018 10:55:08 #
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary would be at the top of my list followed by Ding Darling park, Barefoot Beach and of course Everglades National Park.
Dec 4, 2018 11:10:58 #
I recent spent most a week in the Ft Myers area. Depending on how much you want to travel, consider:
a) the burrowing owls around the Cape Coral public library.
b) sunset at the Ft Myers Pier
c) Sanibel Island Lighthouse
d) JN Ding Wildlife Refuge
e) Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary - the ticket is 2-day, so don't feel rushed for all in one day.
f) Naples Botanical Garden
g) Ringling Museums (Art, Circus) - Sarasota
a) the burrowing owls around the Cape Coral public library.
b) sunset at the Ft Myers Pier
c) Sanibel Island Lighthouse
d) JN Ding Wildlife Refuge
e) Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary - the ticket is 2-day, so don't feel rushed for all in one day.
f) Naples Botanical Garden
g) Ringling Museums (Art, Circus) - Sarasota
Dec 4, 2018 11:39:52 #
sandiegosteve
Loc: San Diego, CA
Good lists here. Winter brings a lot of birds. Ding Darling is great as is much of Sanibel Island. The nature reserves are also great.
The 6 Mile Cypress is nice too - https://www.sloughpreserve.org/
The 6 Mile Cypress is nice too - https://www.sloughpreserve.org/
Dec 4, 2018 11:42:42 #
Bill Koepsel wrote:
On vacation in Fort Myers and looking for interesting things to shot.....let me know....
Well, lots to see in the area:
Dec 4, 2018 12:57:25 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
Bill Koepsel wrote:
On vacation in Fort Myers and looking for interesting things to shot.....let me know....
The Edison and Ford Winter Estates for starter (see photos below).
Have a drink or 2 at Nervous Nellie in downtown Fort Myers Beach while enjoying the gulf scenery (see photo). Enjoy the downtown walk and the souvenir stores on both sides. Parking may be a problem and road construction, may be, as well.
Check the neighboring areas, too, for great shooting opportunities: To name a few, Sanibel Is. (be ready for long lines at the toll bridge), Marco Is. (Snook Inn for dining, drinks, and nice view of high-end boats but busy place), Punta Gorda (nice ride to enjoy well-maintained, quiet community with high-end houses), and Naples (watch out for a bunch of Bentleys prowling). If you got extra time to unwind, head to the Naples Pier and enjoy the scenery with option for people-watching in different sizes and proportions.
Other UHHers have great suggestions, too.
Anyway, enjoy your vacation. (Temps in the 80s. I'm jealous!)
Edison Botanical Lab
Ford Museum
Nervous Nellie Ft Meyers Beach
Dec 5, 2018 06:19:35 #
Lovers Key State Park. An abundance of wildlife, especially birds. Wading birds and Ospreys are very common and approachable.
Dec 5, 2018 07:47:55 #
Bill Koepsel wrote:
On vacation in Fort Myers and looking for interesting things to shot.....let me know....
The; This way out sign? Kidding. The beach looked interesting.
Dec 5, 2018 08:28:28 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
You’re not that far away from the Ding Darling nature preserve which is well worth your time. The Edison and Ford homes.
Dec 5, 2018 08:29:26 #
I just went out to Babcock Ranch and got some nice shots on the wildlife eco tour.
Dec 5, 2018 08:40:50 #
Nesting bald eagles up on Bayshore Avenue...google eaglecam North Fort Myers for details. About 40 yards for the road.
Dec 5, 2018 08:48:36 #
Dec 5, 2018 08:55:37 #
For us, it's a toss up between the Atlantic Coast and the Gulf Coast for Florida, but we have done FM, Marco Island and Sanibel. If you like birds, this is a superb location, nad the suggestions above largely focus on birding. We've done most of these,a nd I;d add a lng distance UK 'tick;' as well.
One I would add is Marco Island/Tigertail beach - easy burrowing owl sighting, lots of other birds. Have a look at this page on our web site.
https://rjbwild.smugmug.com/USA/Florida-2017/
Some tasters (the reddish egret was from Estero Island, also worth a visit - you can wade into the water and take pics of the birds on the shore, with the evening sun behind you)
Better quality, and many more images on our web sites.
Rob
One I would add is Marco Island/Tigertail beach - easy burrowing owl sighting, lots of other birds. Have a look at this page on our web site.
https://rjbwild.smugmug.com/USA/Florida-2017/
Some tasters (the reddish egret was from Estero Island, also worth a visit - you can wade into the water and take pics of the birds on the shore, with the evening sun behind you)
Better quality, and many more images on our web sites.
Rob
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