Tampa in February......suggested shooting location: Headed to the Tampa FL area to see our newest Grandson in February hoping to get time for some nature/landscape shooting in while...

NormanTheGr8 Loc: Racine, Wisconsin

Headed to the Tampa FL area to see our newest Grandson in February hoping to get time for some nature/landscape shooting in while grandma is fawning over the newborn.Hoping for birds gators etc. Any suggestions from a local would be helpful,

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Being to Tampa last month, here's three ideas:

1. Find a sunny afternoon / evening and practice birds-in-flight off either of the two fishing piers on the I-275 Skyway. It was $4 to join the fishermen / women and the sun is at your back in the PM hours. The birds are watching all the humans and fly over or soar above whenever there might be a scrap to gobble.

2. Spend a day at the Tampa Zoo. A lot of amazing animals without bars / windows.

3. Plan an all-day at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, touring the circus history museum, the art museum, the formal gardens and grounds of the complex.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

Bush Gardens

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

NormanTheGr8 wrote:

Headed to the Tampa FL area to see our newest Grandson in February hoping to get time for some nature/landscape shooting in while grandma is fawning over the newborn.Hoping for birds gators etc. Any suggestions from a local would be helpful,

A good spot for nature photography near Tampa is Lettuce Lake Park. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lettuce_Lake_Park

There are no fees.

Also, the migratory bird season for this area is November to April, so there is a good chance you will see a variety of birds.

djlouden Loc: Ocala, Florida

A favorite beach location of mine just south of Tampa. Get there early as the entrance can get a bit clogged later in the day. Enjoy your visit.

http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_ft_desoto.htm

Happy shooting

roxiemarty Loc: Florida

CHG_CANON wrote:

Being to Tampa last month, here's three ideas: br ... (show quote)

They also have a really nice aquarium. And don't forget the Dali museum in St. Pete. It is wonderful.

Stan W. Loc: Tampa, Fl

NormanTheGr8 wrote:

Headed to the Tampa FL area to see our newest Grandson in February hoping to get time for some nature/landscape shooting in while grandma is fawning over the newborn.Hoping for birds gators etc. Any suggestions from a local would be helpful,

Ybor City is a fun place to shoot. Very colorful. The Riverwalk also has some good spots for photos.

brucewells Loc: Central Kentucky

NormanTheGr8 wrote:

Headed to the Tampa FL area to see our newest Grandson in February hoping to get time for some nature/landscape shooting in while grandma is fawning over the newborn.Hoping for birds gators etc. Any suggestions from a local would be helpful,

We travel to St. Pete each winter to visit with family. I always plan at least one day at Sawgrass Park.

http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/16_sawgrass.htm

Largobob

All good suggestions. Also go to Lowry Park Zoo. To the west of Tampa (in Pinellas County) is a wonderful Greek community called Tarpon Springs....sponge/fishing boats, gift shops, incredible Greek food.

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

If you want wildlife and Florida landscapes then the absolutely best place is the Circle B Bar reserve in Lakeland, about 40min drive east of Tampa.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/37991479@N08/albums/72157633095236003

If you don't want to leave town, try Lettuce Lake county Park. They have a boardwalk about a mile long through a swamp and the Hillsborough river. It has plenty of targets and landscape!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/37991479@N08/albums/72157622037484160

As someone previously said, Ybor City is great for street shots(and has great restaurants). A must if you enjoy cigars!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/37991479@N08/albums/72157662662748696

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Mac wrote:

A good spot for nature photography near Tampa is Lettuce Lake Park. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lettuce_Lake_Park

There are no fees.

Also, the migratory bird season for this area is November to April, so there is a good chance you will see a variety of birds.

There is a $2 fee!

deanfl Loc: Georgia

NormanTheGr8 wrote:

Headed to the Tampa FL area to see our newest Grandson in February hoping to get time for some nature/landscape shooting in while grandma is fawning over the newborn.Hoping for birds gators etc. Any suggestions from a local would be helpful,

Big Cat Rescue....to photo...big cats...I was there last February....took the feeding tour...worth the visit if you have never been to a similar place.

I’ll 2nd two previous mentions, Busch Gardens and Lettuce Lake Park..went to both.

traderjohn Loc: New York City

NormanTheGr8 wrote:

Headed to the Tampa FL area to see our newest Grandson in February hoping to get time for some nature/landscape shooting in while grandma is fawning over the newborn.Hoping for birds gators etc. Any suggestions from a local would be helpful,

Don't forget the reason for your visit. He is more important than a bunch of pictures.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

NormanTheGr8 wrote:

Headed to the Tampa FL area to see our newest Grandson in February hoping to get time for some nature/landscape shooting in while grandma is fawning over the newborn.Hoping for birds gators etc. Any suggestions from a local would be helpful,

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NormanTheGr8 Loc: Racine, Wisconsin

Thank You everyone for the great suggestions