Georgia Photographic Destinations

Cockspur Island Lighthouse St. Simons Island Lighthouse Fort Frederica Old Car City The Rock Garden Cumberland Island National Seashore Tybee Island Lighthouse Star's Mill Driftwood Beach Jekyll Island Georgia

Let me help you to find a great location in Georgia for your next photography adventure.  I will list many lesser known destinations, as well as the famous “Icon Locations” for photography.  I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information,  consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination.  I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip.  I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to insure a quality guide to great locations for photography in Georgia.

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Georgia Photographic Destinations

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  Tybee Island Lighthouse Tybee Island Light is a lighthouse next to the Savannah River Entrance, on the northeast end of Tybee Island, Georgia. It is one of seven surviving colonial era lighthouse towers, though highly modified in the mid 1800s. The current lighthouse is the fourth tower at this station, though neither of its first two predecessors were lit. The first tower was built at the direction of James Oglethorpe and was constructed of wood; erected in 1736, it was felled by a storm in 1741. The following year a replacement was erected, this time of stone and wood, but still without illumination; instead, it was topped with a flag pole. This tower succumbed to shoreline erosion The third tower was constructed in 1773 by John Mullryne, a brick tower originally 100 ft in height. It was first fitted with a system of reflectors and candles, but this was upgraded to oil lamps after it was ceded to the federal government in 1790. A second tower was added to the site in 1822 to form a range. Both towers received Fresnel lenses in 1857, with the lower front tower being equipped with a 4th order lens, while the main tower received a larger 2nd order lens. Confederate forces burned the light in 1862 during the Civil War and removed the lens as they retreated to Fort Pulaski. Reconstruction of the light was begun in 1866 but was delayed by a cholera outbreak. A new tower was constructed atop the first 60 ft of the old tower, raising the height of the whole to 154 ft. This tower was equipped with a 1st order lens. The front beacon was now a 50 ft wooden skeleton tower equipped with a new 4th order lens. The main tower was severely damaged in a hurricane in 1871, and developed such serious cracking that a $50,000 appropriation was requested for its replacement. Instead a new front tower (which had already been moved twice) was constructed of iron. New keepers dwellings were constructed in 1881 and 1885. The following year the tower was shaken by the 1886 Charleston earthquake, which damaged the lens and caused further cracking of the brickwork; these were both however immediately repaired. In 1933 the tower was electrified and the station reduced to a single keeper. The beacon was automated in 1972. Throughout its life the daymark of the tower was modified on numerous occasions. Originally all-white, the base and lantern were painted black in 1887; this was altered in 1914 and again in 1916, each time bringing the black at the top further down the tower until the illustrated configuration was reached. In 1967 the entire tower was repainted with a white base and a gray top. The gray faded severely and was painted black in 1970. In 1999 a major restoration project was begun under the auspices of the Tybee Island Historical Society, who took possession of the light station in 2002 under the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act.  As part of this project the tower was repainted in the 1916–1966 black-white-black daymark.  The beacon is still a functioning navigational aid, still using its original lens. The site is open to the public and retains its keepers houses and auxiliary buildings as well as the lighthouse tower. What to Photograph The historic Lighthouse and grounds  and Fort Screven which is right next to the Lighthouse. Also while on the island  the Tybee Island Pier.   Where it is: Tybee Island, Savannah Georgia From Interstate 516 in Savannah (just south of Interstate 16), take Highway 80/26 East for about 19 miles to Tybee Island. At the first stop light on the island, turn left onto Campbell Avenue. When Campbell Avenue ends take a left onto Van Horn Street and then a right onto Meddin Drive. Follow Meddin Drive to the north side of Tybee Island Lighthouse where there is public parking. Maps: Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, click and drag the to move the map, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view.   GPS: 32°1’19” N 80°50’40.999″ W Cost: Adults: $10 Seniors (62+): $8 Children (6-17): $8 Children (5 and under): Free Groups (10 people or more) with a reservation: $8 Military (Must present ID): $8 Coast Guard (Must present ID): Free Hours: Last Ticket Sold at 4:30PM. Mon: 9am – 5:30pm Tues: CLOSED Wed: 9am – 5:30pm Thu: 9am – 5:30pm Fri: 9am – 5:30pm Sat: 9am – 5:30pm Sun: 9am-5:30pm Last Ticket Sold at 4:30PM. ​ Grounds close by 5:30PM. Closed St. Patrick’s Day, Easter (tickets sold from 1:30pm-4:30pm), Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & New Years Day. Hours subject to change, specifically on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Drone Policy​ Drones are allowed to be flown over the site outside of operating hours. That means drones are not allowed to fly over the light station and museum every day except for Tuesdays, from 9AM-5:30PM. All facilities are available on Tybee Island. Location Contact Information: Tybee Island Historical Society Address: 30 Meddin Dr, Tybee Island, GA 31328, USA Phone: (912) 786-5801 Fax: (912) 786-6538 Tybee Island Lighthouse Photo Gallery Click Here for full page gallery   More Photographic Destinations in Georgia: Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. Click on a pushpin for more information about the Photographic Destination, then click on the title to go to the location page. Click Here for Photographic Destinations by State    All the information in this post was believed to be accurate at the time it was published.  Please be sure to double check with the location before relying on this information as everything changes over time, especially hours, prices, and whether the location is still open.   Great Places for Great Photos   Let me help you to find a great location for your next photography adventure.  I will list many lesser-known destinations, as well as the famous "Icon Locations" for photography.  I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information, consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination.  I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip.  I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to ensure a quality guide to great locations for photography. If you know of great places that are not posted, please send me the details, I may just decide that is a place I need to go!     Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country.  Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos. Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group. All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention, you need.  Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of six participants and will be held with a minimum of only two. If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity to get personal individual instruction, I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom.  This is a fantastic way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance. [...]Read more...
The Rock Garden The Rock Garden (also known as The Garden) in Calhoun, Georgia, is garden filled with more than 50 miniature castles, churches, and other structures. The Garden, with its whimsical folk art, has become a local tourist attraction. The Rock Garden grew out of a “Town Game” Dewitt Boyd played with his eight children, in which he would create a village of tiny houses and tiny alter-ego porcelain figures for each child to play with. Boyd chose Genghis Khan as his alternative persona. Each time the family moved, Boyd recreated the village. In 2007, Boyd started building the Rock Garden as the latest iteration of the Town Game. The Rock Garden is located beside a stream behind the Calhoun Seventh-Day Adventist church, where Boyd is a member. Boyd prefers to be called “Old Dog.” He says he is “kind of a scoundrel” and working in the garden helps keep him out of trouble. Boyd’s children and grandchildren, as well as many other volunteers, have helped construct the miniature buildings. Through trial and error, Boyd developed his current method of using cement reinforced with wire to build structures out of pebbles, shells, tiles, and broken glass and china. Previously, when Boyd and his family lived in the midwest, they built their miniature town out of clay but discovered that the structures broke into shards when they froze in the winter cold. The work is slow and labor-intensive. For example, the Notre Dame Cathedral took 27 months to build. The Rock Garden contains miniature versions of several famous structures, including the following: The cathedral of Notre Dame, complete with stained glass windows. The Japanese Himeji Castle. The Colosseum. In between the villages and structures are narrow cobblestone paths and bridges that people can walk on. Each autumn, the Garden hosts an annual lighting ceremony where the castles and other miniature buildings are lit by candlelight. Boyd’s wife, Joyce Maples, also works on the Garden and is responsible for the Memory Wall with clay hearts for each marriage ceremony that has taken place in the Garden. As of 2016, 16 wedding ceremonies had taken place in the Garden, including one between Boyd and Joyce. Where it is: The entrance is located in the rear of the Calhoun Seventh-day Adventist Church. 1411 Rome Rd SW Calhoun, Georgia   GPS: 34°27’50.004″ N 84°59’3.36″ W Maps: Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, click and drag the to move the map, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view.   Hours: The garden is open from dawn till dusk. Cost: There is no cost to visit the Rock Garden, however donations are appreciated. Location Contact Information: CONTACT INFO 1411 Rome Rd. SW Calhoun, GA 30701-3290  Call 706-629-5470 calhoun@gccsda.com Facilities: There are table and chairs as well as a gazebo for relaxing or picnicking.  A portable restroom is also provided on the site.  Photo Gallery Click Here for full page gallery   More Photographic Destinations in Georgia Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. Click on a pushpin for more information about the Photographic Destination, then click on the title to go to the location page. Click Here for Photographic Destinations by State    All the information in this post was believed to be accurate at the time it was published.  Please be sure to double check with the location before relying on this information as everything changes over time, especially hours, prices, and whether the location is still open.   Great Places for Great Photos   Let me help you to find a great location for your next photography adventure.  I will list many lesser-known destinations, as well as the famous "Icon Locations" for photography.  I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information, consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination.  I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip.  I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to ensure a quality guide to great locations for photography. If you know of great places that are not posted, please send me the details, I may just decide that is a place I need to go!     Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country.  Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos. Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group. All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention, you need.  Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of six participants and will be held with a minimum of only two. If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity to get personal individual instruction, I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom.  This is a fantastic way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance. [...]Read more...
Star’s Mill The property that became Starr’s Mill was owned by Hananiah Gilcoat who built the first mill here before his death in 1825. This site, on Whitewater Creek, was less than a mile from the boundary between Creek Indian lands and the State of Georgia. Hilliard Starr, who owned the mill from 1866 until 1879, gave the site its current name. After the first two log structures burned, William T. Glower built the current building in 1907. This mill operated until 1959, using a water-powered turbine, instead of a wheel, to grind corn and operate a sawmill. The Starr’s Mill site also included a cotton gin and a dynamo that produced electricity for nearby Senoia. Star’s mill was the location for “Deep South Glass”  the glass shop in the movie Sweet Home Alabama.  The film crew did a lot of restoration and a new coat of paint and the front deck was built. The current mill, just over 100 years old, was the third mill constructed Starr’s Mill Interior – Senoia, Georgia on the mill foundation. Dating back to 1907, the present mill was rebuilt by William T. Glower when the previous mill was destroy by fire. More than a grist mill, the Georgia mill site went on to power a cotton gin and supply electrical power to the nearby town of Senoia. Still a popular place to fish and take photographs, this charming mill and day use park can be found about 25 miles south of Atlanta, nearby the communities of Starrs Mill and Senoia. The Fayette County Water System purchased the historic Starr’s Mill in February, 1991. The millpond will be used as an additional water source for the System. This purchase included the mill house, dam, and approximately 16 acres of land. It is located on Highway 85 south of Fayetteville and will continue to be used for fishing, family gatherings and picnics. What to Photograph The old mill, the dam and waterfall, and the mill pond. Where it is: 115 Waterfall Way Fayetteville, GA 30215 From Atlanta take I-75 South to Georgia 85 ( NOT Interstate 85) South, through Riverdale and then Fayetteville and the Mill is about 5 miles past the courthouse square on the right. It is plainly visible from the road so you can’t miss it. Maps: Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, click and drag the to move the map, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. GPS: 33°19’42.888″ N 84°30’29.147″ W Cost: There is not cost to visit the site at Star’s Mill Hours: Facilities: There are walking trails and picnic tables in the mill park.   Location Contact Information: Fayette County Administration 140 Stonewall Avenue West Suite 100 Fayetteville, Georgia 30214 Star’s Mill Photo Gallery Click Here for full page gallery   More Photographic Destinations in Georgia: Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. Click on a pushpin for more information about the Photographic Destination, then click on the title to go to the location page. Click Here for Photographic Destinations by State    All the information in this post was believed to be accurate at the time it was published.  Please be sure to double check with the location before relying on this information as everything changes over time, especially hours, prices, and whether the location is still open.   Great Places for Great Photos   Let me help you to find a great location for your next photography adventure.  I will list many lesser-known destinations, as well as the famous "Icon Locations" for photography.  I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information, consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination.  I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip.  I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to ensure a quality guide to great locations for photography. If you know of great places that are not posted, please send me the details, I may just decide that is a place I need to go!     Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country.  Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos. Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group. All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention, you need.  Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of six participants and will be held with a minimum of only two. If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity to get personal individual instruction, I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom.  This is a fantastic way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance. [...]Read more...
St. Simons Island Lighthouse The St. Simons Island Light is a lighthouse on the southern tip of St. Simons Island, Georgia, United States. It guides ships into St. Simons Sound and warns of the many sandbars in the area. The U.S. government constructed a new lighthouse to replace the original, building it to the west of the original’s location. It is a 104-foot brick structure completed in 1872 and was outfitted with a third-order, biconvex Fresnel lens. The lens is one of 70 such lenses that remain operational in the United States. Sixteen of those are in use on the Great Lakes, of which eight are in Michigan. The rotating lens projects four beams of light, with one strong flash every 60 seconds. A cast iron spiral stairway with 129 steps leads to the galley. In 1876, the lighthouse was overhauled. In 1934, the kerosene-burning lamp was replaced by a 1000-watt electrical light. On July 1, 1939, the United States Lighthouse Service was placed under the jurisdiction of the US Coast Guard.  In 1953 the lighthouse was fully automated. In 1972, the Coast Guard placed rear range lights on two towers at the entrance to the Frederica River off of St. Simons Sound. Entering the entrance channel at sea and proceeding inward, by keeping the lighthouse centered between the two rear range lights, keeps one in the center of the entrance channel. The lighthouse is therefore still an active navigational aid. In 1972, the light-keepers’ cottage was leased to Glynn County. The Coastal Georgia Historical Society spent three years restoring the two-story Victorian light keepers’ cottage, located at the base of the lighthouse, which was then converted into a museum. In 1984, they leased the historic lighthouse structure. For a fee, the public can tour the museum, and climb the 129 steps to the top of the lighthouse for a view of St. Simons Sound and the surrounding area. The tower underwent restoration in 1989–91 and again in 1997–98. May 26, 2004, ownership of the lighthouse was transferred to the Coastal Georgia Historical Society under the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act. Where it is: The Lighthouse is located on St. Simons Island in the Golden Isles of Georgia. The Lighthouse Museum is made up of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse and adjoining Keeper’s Dwelling, located on the south end of St. Simons in the Pier Village. 101 12th Street St. Simons Island, GA 31522 (912) 638-4666   Maps: Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, click and drag the to move the map, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view.   Click the image for a larger map.   GPS: 31°8’2″ N 81°23’35” W Cost: $12 for Adults $6 for Ages 6-12 $2 Military discount with ID Children under six and Society members are admitted free of charge.   Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Last tickets are sold at 4:30 p.m. each day The St. Simons Lighthouse Museum, World War II Home Front Museum, and Museum Stores are closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Easter Sunday. The Lighthouse tower may be closed to climbers during inclement weather.  The Society administrative offices are closed all major holidays. Facilities: There are restrooms and a museum store at the location.  You are located in the main business area of St. Simons Island with restaurants and lodging within walking distance. Location Contact Information: Coastal Georgia Historical Society PO Box 21136 St. Simons Island, GA 31522 Main Number: (912) 638-4666 Administrative Front Office: (912) 634-7090 (Monday – Friday; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Fax: (912) 638-6609 St. Simons Island Lighthouse Photo Gallery Click Here for full page gallery   More Photographic Destinations in Georgia: Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. Click on a pushpin for more information about the Photographic Destination, then click on the title to go to the location page. Click Here for Photographic Destinations by State    All the information in this post was believed to be accurate at the time it was published.  Please be sure to double check with the location before relying on this information as everything changes over time, especially hours, prices, and whether the location is still open.   Great Places for Great Photos   Let me help you to find a great location for your next photography adventure.  I will list many lesser-known destinations, as well as the famous "Icon Locations" for photography.  I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information, consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination.  I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip.  I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to ensure a quality guide to great locations for photography. If you know of great places that are not posted, please send me the details, I may just decide that is a place I need to go!     Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country.  Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos. Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group. All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention, you need.  Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of six participants and will be held with a minimum of only two. If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity to get personal individual instruction, I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom.  This is a fantastic way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance. [...]Read more...
Old Car City Old Car City in White, Georgia contains the worlds largest known classic car junkyard. Visitors enjoy the beautiful vegetation of the deep south that is intertwined with the hundreds of cars that reside in Old Car City. Old Car City started as a small general store in 1931 and is still family owned and operated. Come enjoy the Old South environment, folk art, ghosts of beautiful classic cars, and much more! With over 34 acres and over 4000 American-made cars from the early 20th Century, these cars, trucks, vans, and even a couple school buses are placed in such a way as to be ideally suited for photos, videos and custom camera shoots. Over the 8 decades since first started, thousands of photographers, videographers, ad agencies and media companies have visited Old Car City USA. Popular news magazine and newspaper companies, like CBS Sunday Morning, the New York Times, the BBC and Georgia Public Television, have made press releases and/or video segments and transmitted it worldwide. Mayor of Old Car City USA, Dean Lewis, welcomes all who come out to visit his varied collection of automobile art with a little help from Mother Nature. You can come and just stroll along with winding paths for a nominal fee or, for a few dollars more, bring a camera and take pictures and/or videos and share them with friends. Among the many cars at Old Car City USA, there is the last car Elvis Presley ever bought back in 1977 just a couple months before he died. Also, a movie starring Andy Griffith and Johnny Cash used one of the cars that now call this place “home.” The honorary mayor of the “City,” Dean Lewis, is also an artist in his own rite with some of the most unique canvas…the styrofoam cup. In his upstairs loft, Lewis has hundreds of styrofoam canvases featuring his artistic talents on display along with some paintings he will proudly show off. Where it is: Old Car City is located about 50 miles NW of Atlanta Georgia.  I-75 exit 293, then east on US Hwy 411 for less than two miles. Old Car City will be on the right (south) side.   GPS: 34°16’11.172″ N 84°45’7.295″ W Maps: Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, click and drag the to move the map, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view.   Hours: Tue – Sat: 9am – 4pm ​​Sun – Mon: Closed Cost: Cash Only Looking Only / No Pictures If you just want to walk through without a camera and not take any pictures. 13 Yr. and older  $20 Children from the ages of 7 to 12  $10 Children ages six and younger   Free Photography If you have a camera, or if you are going to have your picture taken while on the lot. All ages $30 Military Discount All active military personnel get in at half price for both payment options. Commercial Photography Call for more information Location Contact Information: Old Car City 3098 HWY 411 NE White, GA 30184 Tel: 770-382-6141 Facilities: There are restrooms available in the office.  There are restaurants and motels in White Georgia and the larger town of Cartersville.  Photo Gallery Click Here for full page gallery   More Photographic Destinations in Georgia Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. Click on a pushpin for more information about the Photographic Destination, then click on the title to go to the location page. Click Here for Photographic Destinations by State   All the information in this post was believed to be accurate at the time it was published.  Please be sure to double check with the location before relying on this information as everything changes over time, especially hours, prices, and whether the location is still open.   Great Places for Great Photos   Let me help you to find a great location for your next photography adventure.  I will list many lesser-known destinations, as well as the famous "Icon Locations" for photography.  I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information, consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination.  I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip.  I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to ensure a quality guide to great locations for photography. If you know of great places that are not posted, please send me the details, I may just decide that is a place I need to go!     Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country.  Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos. Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group. All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention, you need.  Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of six participants and will be held with a minimum of only two. If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity to get personal individual instruction, I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom.  This is a fantastic way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance. [...]Read more...
Fort Frederica Walk beneath moss-draped live oaks and use your imagination to travel back in time as you explore the archeological remains of Fort Frederica. Once a thriving British town and fort founded in 1736 by General James Edward Oglethorpe, Fort Frederica was designed to defend the northern colonies against Spanish attack. Fort Frederica National Monument, on St. Simons Island, Georgia, preserves the archaeological remnants of a fort and town built by James Oglethorpe between 1736 and 1748 to protect the southern boundary of the British colony of Georgia from Spanish raids. About 630 British troops were stationed at the fort. A town of up to 500 colonial residents had grown up outside the fort; it was laid out following principles of the Oglethorpe Plan for towns in the Georgia Colony. The town was named Frederica, after Frederick, Prince of Wales, son of King George II. The monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. In the 1742 battles of Bloody Marsh and Gully Hole Creek, forces under Oglethorpe successfully repulsed Spanish attempts to invade St. Simons Island. Afterward the Spanish no longer threatened the colony; in 1749 the government disbanded the garrison at Frederica. Soon the village fell into economic decline, and by 1755 it was mostly abandoned. The town survived a fire in 1758, but after a few more years, it was abandoned. Naturalist William Bartram visited the site in March, 1774. Though it was in ruins he noted that there was still a small garrison there. Fort Frederica was documented and authorized as a National Monument on May 26, 1936, under the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration during the Great Depression. During this period, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) sponsored numerous surveys of historic areas and buildings across the country to identify, document and protect the resources for the future, as well as to provide employment. Photography Information: Although there is not a lot left of the fort or the village the grounds contain some magnificent Live Oak trees draped with Spanish Moss that make for some great photos. Where it is: Fort Frederica is located on St. Simons Island the largest barrier island in the Golden Isles of Georgia. From I-95, heading North from Florida/Georgia border, take Exit 29. At end of ramp, turn right on Route 17 North. Follow Route 17 North, over the Sidney Lanier Bridge, to the intersection of F.J. Torras causeway. You will have to merge into the right hand turn lane before actually getting to the intersection. Take causeway over to Saint Simons Island. At end of causeway, get in left lane,and loop around, go to traffic light. Travel straight through light on Sea Island Road. Follow Sea Island Road to Frederica Road. At light, turn left onto Frederica. Follow Frederica to small traffic circle (roundabout). Take second exit at traffic circle (still on Frederica Road). Travel approximately 1 mile to entrance of park. It is on left, across the street from Wesley United Methodist Church. From I-95, heading South from Savannah/South Carolina, take Exit 38. At end of ramp, turn left onto Golden Isles Parkway/Spur 25. Follow Parkway to Route 17 South. Turn right onto Glynn Ave (Route 17) and get in left lane as soon as possible. Follow Route 17 to F.J. Torres Causeway intersection. Turn left at light. Take causeway over to Saint Simons Island. At end of causeway, get in left lane,and loop around, go to traffic light. Travel straight through light on Sea Island Road. Follow Sea Island Road to Frederica Road. At light, turn left onto Frederica. Follow Frederica to small traffic circle (roundabout). Take second exit at traffic circle (still on Frederica Road). Travel approximately 1 mile to entrance of park. It is on left, across the street from Wesley United Methodist Church. The Bloody Marsh unit of the park is located on Old Demere Road, near the Saint Simons Island airport. Maps: Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, click and drag the to move the map, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. GPS: 31°13’23.868″ N 81°23’21.942″ W Cost: Fort Frederica National Monument is a fee-free park. There are no entrance or parking fees. Hours: Fort Frederica National Monument: The visitor center, restrooms,trails and park grounds are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. The park is closed on the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Facilities: There is a visitor center with a gift shop and restrooms at the fort.  Food and lodging are available on St. Simons Island. Location Contact Information: Fort Frederica National Monument 6515 Frederica Rd. St. Simons Island, GA 31522 phone: 912-638-3639 fax: 912-634-5357 Fort Frederica Photo Gallery Click Here for full page gallery   More Photographic Destinations in Georgia: Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. Click on a pushpin for more information about the Photographic Destination, then click on the title to go to the location page. Click Here for Photographic Destinations by State    All the information in this post was believed to be accurate at the time it was published.  Please be sure to double check with the location before relying on this information as everything changes over time, especially hours, prices, and whether the location is still open.   Great Places for Great Photos   Let me help you to find a great location for your next photography adventure.  I will list many lesser-known destinations, as well as the famous "Icon Locations" for photography.  I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information, consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination.  I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip.  I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to ensure a quality guide to great locations for photography. If you know of great places that are not posted, please send me the details, I may just decide that is a place I need to go!     Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country.  Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos. Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group. All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention, you need.  Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of six participants and will be held with a minimum of only two. If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity to get personal individual instruction, I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom.  This is a fantastic way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance. [...]Read more...
Driftwood Beach Jekyll Island is an island off the coast of the U.S. state of Georgia, it is one of the Sea Islands and one of the Golden Isles of Georgia.  Jekyll Island was part of the state park system but in 1950 the Jekyll Island Authority was created as the governing board.  The island is about 7 miles long and 1.5 miles wide with 8 miles of beaches on the east shore.  Driftwood beach is located on the North end of the island and is a wonderland for photographers.  The entire beach is littered with both standing and fallen trees all with unique twisted snarling branches and root systems now exposed, and has been referred to as a tree boneyard.  The trees have died from an ongoing erosion of the north end of the island over the past two centuries. What to Photograph: The primary subject is the snarled dead trees on the beach, but this is also a great place to photograph birds and other wildlife including dolphins cruising near the shore.  While you are here there is much more to photograph on the rest of Jekyll Island including the Jekyll Island Historic District, the sand dunes on the south end of the island, and Spanish Moss hanging from huge oak trees. Best Time for Photographers: Anytime can create dramatic photos, but the best time is sunrise so you can shoot out towards the ocean with the sunrise for the background.  Also a low tide will give you plenty of sand beach to walk around and find the perfect angle for that amazing photo. Getting There: Driftwood Beach is on the North end of the island, just north of Villas-by-the-Sea. This is the shortest, best access. It’s easy to get to – you can park your car in the pull-off area adjacent to North Beachview Drive, just before the road takes a jog inland. From there, several paths through the brush and trees lead to the beach.  You can also Walk from the trail-head at the east side of the Clam Creek Picnic Area. Maps: Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, click and drag the to move the map, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. Click here for larger map  Cost: Vehicle entry to Jekyll Island requires a valid parking pass which must be purchased at the Guest Information Center and Plaza upon arrival on the island. This pass allows you access to many of the island’s public parking and outdoor areas, including picnic areas, beach parking and access points, National Historic Landmark District, fishing piers, bicycle trails and more. A one-day parking pass is valid for one vehicle, for one day. Multi-day passes, as well as annual passes, are available for your convenience. Passes may be purchased at the Guest Information Center and Plaza entry point to the island. If you have any questions about parking passes, please contact the Guest Information Center at 912.635.3636. Bicycles, boats and pedestrians are not required to pay for a parking pass and may enter the island at no charge. Information is subject to change without notice. One Day Parking Pass: $6 Oversized Vehicles One Day Parking Pass: $10 Weekly Parking Pass: $28 Annual Parking Decal: $45 Oversized Vehicles Annual Parking Decal: $90 Facilities:  Restrooms and other facilities are at the Clam Creek Picnic Area. Links:  Jekyll Island  Location Contact Information: Address: 100 James Road, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 Tel: 1 (877) 4-JEKYLL Jekyll Island Foundation Jekyll Island Authority Nearest City or Town: Brunswick Georgia   Weather: Click for weather forecast Driftwood Beach Photo Gallery Click Here for full page gallery More Photographic Destinations in Georgia: Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. Click on a pushpin for more information about the Photographic Destination, then click on the title to go to the location page. Click Here for Photographic Destinations by State    All the information in this post was believed to be accurate at the time it was published.  Please be sure to double check with the location before relying on this information as everything changes over time, especially hours, prices, and whether the location is still open.   Great Places for Great Photos   Let me help you to find a great location for your next photography adventure.  I will list many lesser-known destinations, as well as the famous "Icon Locations" for photography.  I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information, consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination.  I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip.  I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to ensure a quality guide to great locations for photography. If you know of great places that are not posted, please send me the details, I may just decide that is a place I need to go!     Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country.  Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos. Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group. All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention, you need.  Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of six participants and will be held with a minimum of only two. If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity to get personal individual instruction, I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom.  This is a fantastic way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance. [...]Read more...
  Cumberland Island National Seashore Cumberland Island National Seashore preserves most of Cumberland Island in Camden County, Georgia, the largest of Georgia’s Golden Isles. The seashore features beaches and dunes, marshes, and freshwater lakes. The national seashore also preserves and interprets many historic sites and structures. Instrumental in the creation and preservation of the seashore were several conservation organizations including the Sierra Club and the Georgia Conservancy. The island is only accessible by boat. The Cumberland Island Visitor Center, Cumberland Island Museum, and Lang concession ferry to the island are located in the town of St. Marys, Georgia. Public access via the ferry is limited, reservations are recommended. Camping is allowed in the seashore. The 9,886-acre  Cumberland Island Wilderness is part of the seashore. The national seashore was authorized by Congress on October 23, 1972, and is administered by the National Park Service. The wilderness area was designated on September 8, 1982. It includes the High Point-Half Moon Bluff Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The Dungeness and Plum Orchard were designated as National Historic Districts in 1982 and 1984 respectively. The Dungeness district contains the ruins of the Carnegie Dungeness mansion and its supporting structures and gardens, the Tabby House dating to the Early Republic, and a cemetery. The Plum Orchard Historic District contains the intact Plum Orchard mansion dating to the 1890s, a shell midden dating back over 4,000 years, and the mansion’ support structures including an electrical house. What to Photograph Beach Cumberland Island is home to 17 miles of uninterrupted beach. No docks, houses, or other structures interrupt its serene beauty. The island boasts a healthy expanse of vegetated dunes that make it one of the most important nesting spots for loggerhead sea turtles in all of Georgia, and a sanctuary for migrating shore birds. Dungeness Ruins Visit the ruins of a mansion that was once called Dungeness. First built in 1884, the Dungeness Mansion was intended as a winter home for Thomas Carnegie (younger brother and business partner of Andrew Carnegie), his wife Lucy, and their 9 children. Though Thomas passed away soon after construction, Lucy Carnegie went on to spend more and more time and resources on the island estate. Several additions and remodels were made over the next thirty years. By the time Lucy passed in 1916 the mansion had grown to approximately 35,000 square feet. The mansion caught fire in 1959 and only the brick and stone walls remain. Though the mansion is in ruins it still remains one of the most picturesque and visited spots on the island. Visitors can walk the grounds around the house and the numerous support buildings that were part of operating the estate. Guided walking tours are offered when staffing permits Plum Orchard Mansion Construction of the mansion began in 1898, as a wedding gift for George Lauder Carnegie and Margaret Thaw. The architecture firm Peabody & Stearns was employed to design the original home, as well as the additions that were made over the next two decades. The house served as the couple’s primary winter residence until George’s passing in 1921. Visitors can take a free tour of the 22,000 square foot mansion. On display are the architecture, furnishings, and machinery that made operation of the house possible. Plum Orchard offers a glimpse into Edwardian High Society at the turn of the 20th century and the importance of recreation, indulgence, and rejuvenation in nature. But further exploration tells the story of a family who valued the island, and their time spent with friends and family there. Located 7 miles North of the Sea Camp dock (14 miles roundtrip). Due to the distance, day visitors should plan accordingly. No drinking water in route. Estimated roundtrip time: for biking, 3 – 5 hours. for hiking, 8 – 10 hours (not recommended for day visitors).   The First African Baptist Church This humble, one room church was established in 1893 by African American residents of the island and their families. Some of the founders were born into slavery and emancipated following the American Civil War. The church served as a free place of worship and community center for the Northend community known as the Settlement. The church was rebuilt in the 1930’s. It was the site of the September 1996 wedding of John F. Kennedy, Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. Located 14 miles North of the Sea Camp dock. Due to the distance, day visitors should not attempt to visit the church unless taking part in the Lands & Legacies Tour. The doors are open. This facility is not staffed. Where it is: Cumberland Island is located six miles east of St. Marys, Georgia. The only way to get to the island is by passenger ferry (not a car ferry) or private boat. For information about making a reservation with the National Park Service official concessionaire operated ferry visit our Reservations page or visit Cumberland Island Ferry website. Private boats can dock – 7 days a week – on the north end of Sea Camp and Dungeness docks, except as marked. All of Plum Orchard dock is open and usable. Space is limited and all docking is first come, first serve. There is no overnight docking. Driving Directions Take Exit 3 from Interstate 95. At the exit stop light turn east on to Highway 40. Follow the signs traveling east into Historic St. Marys. Highway 40 East will also be named Osborne St. Once you reach the historic district, turn right at the stop sign onto St Marys Street. The NPS visitor Center is in the blue building and the Ferry dock are both located on the left. For GPS Users: try the following address: 113 St. Marys Street St Marys, GA 31558. This is our visitor center address and will get you to the right location. If you simply put in Cumberland Island National Seashore, your GPS unit will likely take you to Crooked River State Park as this is the closest boat ramp to the Seashore. GPS: Cumberland Island Visitor Center St. Mary’s  30°43’12.768″ N 81°33’0.083″ W Sea Camp Visitors Center on the Island  30°45’50.915″ N 81°28’14.928″ W Dungeness Ruins  30°44’55.998″ N 81°28’14.999″ W Maps: Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, click and drag the to move the map, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. Links: Make reservations for the ferry & your bike – www.cumberlandislandferry.com Make camping reservations – www.recreation.gov Cumberland Island National Seashore Website   Hours: The park is open 24 hours a day, all year. The island is only accessible by boat. Visitor Center – Mainland Museum The Mainland Museum is open 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM daily dependent on staffing. The park relies on dedicated Volunteers to provide staffing for the museum. Occasional closures can result on short notice due to a lack of staffing. Standard Hours Sunday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Monday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tuesday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Wednesday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Thursday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Friday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Saturday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Cost: Entrance Fees: Entrance Fee – Adults 16 and over – $10.00 This per-person fee is valid for seven consecutive days. Sea Camp Campground – $22.00 Permit fee is per night, for an individual campsite at the Sea Camp Campground. Permits are good for up to six people. Stafford Beach Campground – $12.00 Permit fee is for one night, for an individual campsite at Stafford Beach Campground. Permit is good for up to six people. Hickory Hill Campground – $9.00 Permit is good for one night at Hickory Hill Campground. This is a wilderness campground. Camping must be in the designated campground area but specific sites are not assigned. Permit is good for up to 6 people. Yankee Paradise Campground – $9.00 Permit is good for one night at Yankee Paradise Campground. This is a wilderness campground. Camping must be in the designated campground area but specific sites are not assigned. Permit is good for up to 6 people. Brickhill Bluff Campground – $9.00 Permit is good for one night at Brickhill Bluff Campground. This is a wilderness campground. Camping must be in the designated campground area but specific sites are not assigned. Permit is good for up to 6 people. Sea Camp Groupsite – $40.00 Permit fee is good for one night at a designated groupsite at Sea Camp Campground. Permit is good for 7 – 20 people. Entrance Passes: Cumberland Island National Seashore Annual Pass – $35.00 The pass is good for one calendar year from month of purchase. The pass admits only the pass holder.   Facilities: There are no amenities on the island beyond the restrooms and water fountains. You should bring lunch and water bottles to refill.   Location Contact Information: CONTACT THE PARK Mailing Address: 101 Wheeler St St. Marys, GA 31558 Phone: (912) 882-4336 Contact Us For island and camping information contact: Cumberland Island National Seashore 101 Wheeler Street St Marys, GA 31558 Phone Number: 912-882-4336 e-mail us For information on ferry and Lands and Legacies reservations contact: Cumberland Island Ferry P.O. Box 1203 St Marys, GA 31558 https://www.cumberlandislandferry.com/ Toll Free Number: 877-860-6787 Cumberland Island National Seashore Photo Gallery Click Here for full page gallery   More Photographic Destinations in Georgia: Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. Click on a pushpin for more information about the Photographic Destination, then click on the title to go to the location page. Click Here for Photographic Destinations by State    All the information in this post was believed to be accurate at the time it was published.  Please be sure to double check with the location before relying on this information as everything changes over time, especially hours, prices, and whether the location is still open.   Great Places for Great Photos   Let me help you to find a great location for your next photography adventure.  I will list many lesser-known destinations, as well as the famous "Icon Locations" for photography.  I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information, consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination.  I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip.  I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to ensure a quality guide to great locations for photography. If you know of great places that are not posted, please send me the details, I may just decide that is a place I need to go!     Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country.  Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos. Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group. All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention, you need.  Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of six participants and will be held with a minimum of only two. If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity to get personal individual instruction, I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom.  This is a fantastic way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance. [...]Read more...
Cockspur Island Lighthouse The Cockspur Island Light is the smallest lighthouse in Georgia. It ceased operation as an active beacon in 1909. It has been relit since 2007 for historical rather than navigational purposes. The lighthouse is built on an oyster and mussel bed. This lighthouse is unique in that the base is shaped like the prow of a ship to reduce the impact of the waves on the structure. The lighthouse is not currently open to the public. However, visitors to the area frequently access the water near the beacon by kayak, often taking a commercial tour. The National Park Service cut a trail from Fort Pulaski National Monument to the lighthouse through the brush in 2005 to allow visitors a closer vantage point. The trail begins on the northeast side of the fort and is about 0.8 mile long. At low tide, hikers can get within approximately 200 yards of the lighthouse. This lighthouse was initially built as a daymarker without lights to indicate the entrance to the South Channel of the Savannah River. Construction lasted from March 1837 to November 1839. By 1848 it was retrofitted with lights and reflectors. It housed a fixed white light from five lamps with 14 inch reflectors that shone 9 miles at a height of 25 feet above sea level. It was damaged by a hurricane in 1854. The larger replacement that was built in 1855 on the same foundation. The light was extinguished for a time during the American Civil War during the battle that brought the defeat of Fort Pulaski. The lighthouse suffered little or no damage, even though it was in direct line of fire. It was relit in 1866. On June 1, 1909, the light was finally extinguished, because the south channel was infrequently used, compared to the deeper and wider North Channel of the Savannah River. The United States Coast Guard relinquished control of this lighthouse to the National Park Service on August 14, 1958. Along with the entire National Monument, the lighthouse and the island is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Starting in 1995 and lasting until 2000, the upper portions of the lighthouse were restored, although the foundations still require protection from wave action and tidal erosion. On March 18, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. the lighthouse was relit in a ceremony hosted by the National Park Service and the U.S. Coast Guard. Where it is: The lighthouse is situated on an islet off Cockspur Island at the south channel of the Savannah River near Lazaretto Creek, northwest of Tybee Island in Chatham County, Georgia. It is part of Fort Pulaski National Monument. Fort Pulaski, on Cockspur Island at the mouth of the Savannah River, is 15 miles east of Savannah, Ga., and may be reached from the city by way of U.S. 80 (Tybee Road). Due to ongoing preservation efforts, the lighthouse and lighthouse island are closed to the public. However, an overlook trail offers visitors the best chance to get a closer look at the lighthouse today.  The lighthouse can also be photographed from across the river. Maps: Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, click and drag the to move the map, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. GPS: 32.022747611973216, -80.87991174983692 Cost: Per Person: $10 valid for 7 consecutive days. Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge. Fort Pulaski Annual Pass: ($35 valid for one year from month of purchase) The federal interagency annual pass, the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass Series are accepted. Hours: Fort Pulaski National Monument is open year round from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm, except for New Years, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Days. Last entry into the park is at 4:30 pm. Historic Fort Pulaski is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm and the Visitor Center is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Facilities: There are restrooms and park store in the visitor center. Location Contact Information: By Phone: Visitor Information (912) 786-5787 Administration (912) 786-8182 By Fax: Administration (912) 786-6023 By Mail: Visitor Services Fort Pulaski National Monument 101 Fort Pulaski Road Savannah, GA 31410 Park Headquarters Fort Pulaski National Monument 41 Cockspur Island Road Savannah, GA 31410 By E-mail: You can e-mail  for any additional questions about the park.   Cockspur Island Lighthouse Photo Gallery Click Here for full page gallery   More Photographic Destinations in Georgia Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. Click on a pushpin for more information about the Photographic Destination, then click on the title to go to the location page. Click Here for Photographic Destinations by State    All the information in this post was believed to be accurate at the time it was published.  Please be sure to double check with the location before relying on this information as everything changes over time, especially hours, prices, and whether the location is still open.   Great Places for Great Photos   Let me help you to find a great location for your next photography adventure.  I will list many lesser-known destinations, as well as the famous "Icon Locations" for photography.  I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information, consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination.  I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip.  I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to ensure a quality guide to great locations for photography. If you know of great places that are not posted, please send me the details, I may just decide that is a place I need to go!     Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country.  Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos. Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group. All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention, you need.  Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of six participants and will be held with a minimum of only two. If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity to get personal individual instruction, I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom.  This is a fantastic way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance. [...]Read more...

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