What is there to photograph in Missouri?
Jun 24, 2015 12:26:42 #
The Missouri Botanical Garden, founded by Henry Shaw in 1859 is a photographer's paradise for all seasons, but especially summer.
Jun 24, 2015 12:52:56 #
twillsol wrote:
Elephant Rocks
Johnson Shut-ins
Pickle Springs
Amidon Memorial Conservation Area
St. Louis Zoo
St. Louis Forest Park
Bollinger Mill
Hawn State Park
Millstream Gardens
Anywhere in the Ozarks
Sandy Creek Covered Bridge
Bee Tree Park
Shaw Nature Reserve
and many many more,
Johnson Shut-ins
Pickle Springs
Amidon Memorial Conservation Area
St. Louis Zoo
St. Louis Forest Park
Bollinger Mill
Hawn State Park
Millstream Gardens
Anywhere in the Ozarks
Sandy Creek Covered Bridge
Bee Tree Park
Shaw Nature Reserve
and many many more,
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YES all very close of the STL area for a Days Out Shooting...
And too there is Creve Coeur Lake and Park in West STL, County.
Jun 24, 2015 13:05:17 #
jim quist wrote:
I have a couple of weeks off and want to photograph some really pretty scenic views. I have lived in MO since 1992 and haven't come across any place I would want to spend a couple of days just photographing nature. Any great spots out there?
If you are into "Americana" as I am, there are many, many beautiful little "hick" towns all over MO. I don't use hick as a derogatory term. In most of these towns (villages) the people are overly friendly and full of information and interesting stories. All you have to do is get of mail highways. My biggest problem is that I get so into the people and their stories that sometimes I forget to use the camera!
Jun 24, 2015 13:06:39 #
jim quist wrote:
I have a couple of weeks off and want to photograph some really pretty scenic views. I have lived in MO since 1992 and haven't come across any place I would want to spend a couple of days just photographing nature. Any great spots out there?
There is nothing to photograph in Mo. go somewhere else. Just kidding of course. There are potoghaph oppotyunities anywhere. Just be creative, people are always interesting. Look for unusual settings or even common one can make for good photos. Just be creative.
Jun 24, 2015 13:21:34 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
I have lived in Missouri all my life, mostly within 100mile radius of St.Louis, been into photography since 1955 and have always been able to find something interesting to photograph. While the Grand Vistas of the west aren't available there are all kinds of scenes, Maybe your eyes are too busy looking for grandeur to see the beauty in simplicity.
Try Elephant Rock state park, Johnsons Shut-ins ( in the same area}, Lon Sanders Canyon, Castor River shut-ins it goes on and on.
Try Elephant Rock state park, Johnsons Shut-ins ( in the same area}, Lon Sanders Canyon, Castor River shut-ins it goes on and on.
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Jun 24, 2015 13:21:55 #
exakta56 wrote:
Get on state highway 63 south of Jefferson City and wander south. Plenty of side roads to explore. Ozark streams: Jack's Fork, Eleven Point. Like little old German villages? Vienna, Herman, Westphalia, Dutzow. Caverns? Onandaga Caverns off of I-44 near Rolla. Onyx Mountain.
Unless you enjoy traffic jams and way too many people, avoid Branson, Lake of the Ozarks, I-70 corridor and lack-luster Merramec Caverns.
Unless you enjoy traffic jams and way too many people, avoid Branson, Lake of the Ozarks, I-70 corridor and lack-luster Merramec Caverns.
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Jun 24, 2015 13:22:10 #
greg vescuso wrote:
You could always go around the state to all the old grist mills. Look up Alley mill and Hodgeson mill to name a couple.
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Jun 24, 2015 15:21:05 #
Lots of great suggestions here. I would add Big Springs "the biggest in the world" and the Black and Current River areas, especially if you like to canoe.
Jun 24, 2015 15:49:01 #
Jwshelton
Loc: Denver,CO
What part of Missouri do you live in?
If you want nature and outdoors head to the Ozarks where I grew up. Montaulk State Park, Current River, Round Springs, Blue Springs, National Forrest, Elephant Rock, and Meramack Park and Springs.
Or head to St.Louis- Forrest Park, the Jewel Box, Missouri Botanical Garden (Shaw's Garden), Soulard Market and surrounding area, tons of architecture, Washington University ( host of the 1904 Summer Olympics), Belfontaine (not sure of spelling) cemetery, and much ,much more.
PM me if you have any specific questions.
If you want nature and outdoors head to the Ozarks where I grew up. Montaulk State Park, Current River, Round Springs, Blue Springs, National Forrest, Elephant Rock, and Meramack Park and Springs.
Or head to St.Louis- Forrest Park, the Jewel Box, Missouri Botanical Garden (Shaw's Garden), Soulard Market and surrounding area, tons of architecture, Washington University ( host of the 1904 Summer Olympics), Belfontaine (not sure of spelling) cemetery, and much ,much more.
PM me if you have any specific questions.
Jun 24, 2015 16:33:41 #
Jun 24, 2015 16:58:29 #
OldEarl
Loc: Northeast Kansas
jim quist wrote:
I have a couple of weeks off and want to photograph some really pretty scenic views. I have lived in MO since 1992 and haven't come across any place I would want to spend a couple of days just photographing nature. Any great spots out there?
Thinking back on it, you have been in Missouri 23 years and you haven't found any spot worthy of a couple of days. I do not in Missouri, but I have availed myself of the nature areas of Missouri and some in Northern Arkansas. Just drive 65 south out of Sedalia. Or 44 from Joplin to St Louis. Hunt out old Route 66 among the off roads. Maybe you should just wake up to what is around you.
Jun 24, 2015 17:38:57 #
davyboy
Loc: Anoka Mn.
get out of st.louis southwest or south east beautiful wine country rolling hills bluffs pretty!!
Jun 24, 2015 17:43:19 #
One last comment, go to Altenburg and take in both the restored buildings and the side trip down to the river where some old buildings are still standing by the railroad tracks.
Jun 24, 2015 17:43:26 #
Jun 24, 2015 21:34:34 #
PlsFStopIt
Loc: Kansas City
Ha Ha Tonka State Park
The pinnacles Youth park North of Columbia
Rock Bridge State park South of Columbia
Hermann MO
The Country Club Plaza KC MO
Kansas City
The pinnacles Youth park North of Columbia
Rock Bridge State park South of Columbia
Hermann MO
The Country Club Plaza KC MO
Kansas City
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