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Tampa - Riverwalk, low light, oldest brewery, and panoramas

7/15/2021

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Tampa is a vibrant, diverse city that inherited its charm from early immigrants of Spain, Cuba and Italy. Often overshadowed by its more famous neighbor, Orlando, Tampa is a bit over an hour’s drive away. This city nonetheless deserves its very own recognition with great arts and performance centres and great Cuban food.

Most of all, the best things to do in Tampa take advantage of the year-round warm weather, countless pristine parks and outdoor spaces that deserve more than a day’s visit. Locals enjoy the outdoor life and can be seen running along the boardwalk or hiking the many trails around the city." Hotels.com


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Tampa is a place to go for whatever calls you. Theater, dining, sports and more. We have explored several sections of Tampa but more can be discovered. Photo shoots along the river and River Walk are always fun. There is much to see and do. For a treat, besides day time and night time photography in the city - check out and visit the Yuengly 

Suggested Photo Opportunities:
  • Night time of downtown bridge (name?)
  • Tampa River Walk - river, skyline at night
  • Tampa transportation hub/center - including Ybor-Tampa trolley 'panning'
  • Tampa Convention Center 
  • ​Yuengling Brewery
  • ​Historic Tampa theater
  • Ybor City (click here to open the post to Ybor)

Resources:
Wiki ...  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa,_Florida
Trip Advisor Things to Do https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g34678-Activities-Tampa_Florida.html

Yuengling Brewery ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuengling

Tampa Historical Train Depot - click Here
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St Pete

7/15/2021

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Gorgeous, laid-back St. Pete Beach was voted TripAdvisor's No. 1 Beach in the U.S. and No. 5 in the world in 2021, based on reviews from travelers around the world. (St. Petersburg has preserved many historic buildings and some of Florida’s most beautiful tree-lined historic neighborhoods. Somehow, it even retains miles of original brick roads. (id #13).

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St Pete is one of our favorite towns for daytime beach, night time dining and people watch and great opportunity for those photographers who enjoy low-light and night photography. There are so many opportunities to shoot - daytime, nighttime.

Photo Opportunities:
.. Don Cesar at night
.. The Vinoy exterior at night and interesting, classic 1923 interior 
.. Vinoy Marina
.. Downtown night walk of lit buildings
.. St Pete Pier at night
.. Rt 275 Sunshine Skyline Bridge at night


Resources:
Wiki ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Petersburg,_Florida 
Wiki ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Pete_Beach,_Florida
Florida Rambler ... www.floridarambler.com/tampa-bay-getaways/things-to-do-in-st-petersburg/
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Siesta Key - great beach and night life

7/1/2021

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A short drive from downtown Sarasota, Siesta Key sits adjacent to the glittering Gulf of Mexico and its Siesta Public Beach has been named the nation’s best -- twice. This quaint yet quirky 8-mile-long island offers shopping, resorts, dining and nightlife. Known for its brilliant quartz sand, turquoise waters and many beachside amenities, Siesta Key is a must-visit island paradise. Siesta Key offers something for everyone. Siesta Key is a romantic getaway for lovers, a family vacation destination and a playground for active sports enthusiasts.
                                     
Personal notes & photos 

When Ginger and I visited Siesta Key, we walked the beach and drove through the main street in the center of 'tourist' activity. We did enjoy a great casual dinner (the name of the restaurant escapes me but there are many places to choose from - many offering outdoor dining) After parking and then walking a small section of the town, capturing a few photos, we dashed off to the beach. Our first take-away was the beach was ENORMOUS!

On another photo occasion, Eddie and I wanted to spend some time on the beach. Eddie brought his 'new' Sony to try HDR and low-light options. We enjoyed capturing people beach - walking, throwing footballs and just enjoying night air. 


Suggested Photo Opportunities:
  • Night life down main street
  • Sunsets on the beach
  • Guard stations before night fall

Resources:
Wiki ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siesta_Key,_Florida
Visit Florida ... www.visitflorida.com/places-to-go/southwest/siesta-key/



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