Field Trips

Recent Field Trips

The "Tampa Downtown Street Photography" led by Joe Constantino Field Trip took place March 4th.

Top row left to right:
George Robinson, Al Oberlander, Joe Constantino, Charlie Srsich, Carol Gargano and Jon Wilson
Bottom row, left to right:
Georgia Robinson, Sally Hanlon, Bill Hanlon and Connie Wilson

I would just like to start by saying something about the field trip yesterday. What a wonderful day it was. Yes, the wind was blowing and it was a little chilly but that was more than compensated for by the unexpected surprises that made for terrific photo opportunities. The photo exhibit at the Museum of Photographic Arts was wonderful. The work of August Sander was a sight to behold and Jules Aarons photos depicting his version of street photography was also excellent. My impression was that everyone who viewed the exhibit was quite taken with the quality and style of the photos.

There were a few surprises like the Dixieland Band that performed after lunch in the street right outside Quiznos. We all seemed to get quite a few pictures there. And then there was the band unloading at the far end of the promenade who was going to perform for People Magazine. Our group ended the day at the new park next to the Tampa Museum of Art. Another photo opportunity for those who wanted to take advantage of it. I'm happy to say that the photo opportunities yesterday exceeded my expectations.____Joe Constantino

Street Photography in action A visit to Tampa Museum of Art was included

Carol Walking New Promenade Al Shooting at Tampa Museum All Kinds Of subjects Available

The Annual Scavenger Hunt on February 24th was a fun time as the photo below demonstrates!

Field Trip Homosassa Spring Wildlife State Park
February 13th, 2010

Eight sturdy club members braved the starting 41 F temperature on
Saturday, February 13th to spend a few hours at the Homosassa Spring
Wildlife State Park capturing all the photo opportunities available. An
uncooperative " Lucifer" the hippopotamus, chose not to show his
good side, but many of the other wildlife were available, even though behind
a fencing that was overcome with lens adjustments. Many birds, with some in
their nests, were photographed .At this time of the season, there were
numerous manatees seeking warmth and it was noted by local rangers that
frost on their bodies was evident in some cases. In another area, outside of
Park boundaries , it was noted that some persons were in water with the
Manatees( Brrrrrrrrrrr). As usual, some areas of the Park were in
renovation, which did not deter the members to get those award winning
images. All told, those attending enjoyed a great few hours together doing
what we do in our club..... shoot photos and have lunch, which turned out to
be a plus. See you again at the next field trip.

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29th Annual Brooksville Raid Festival
As Reported By Georgia Robinson

Yes, it was chilly when we first arrived at 8:30 am but as the sun rose it gradually became warmer. There were hundreds of people there. One of the largest encampments we've seen in a long time. Because of the cold there were a lot of fires with food cooking and coffee brewing. Many of the re-enactors were scurrying around to keep warm so there was a lot of activity. The costumes of the ladies were particularly beautiful and everybody was more than anxious to pose for us.

Campfire Scene - George Robinson

Reed Player - George Robinson

Rooster - Georgia Robinson

Field Trip Locations We Have Visited...

* Lowry Park Zoo - 2nd Annual Scavenger Hunt

Manatee Village Historical Park

* Pasco County - 5th Annual Scavenger Hunt

Flying Tigers Museum

Tarpon Springs

Dade City

Pioneer Florida Village

Young's Paso Fino Horse Farm

Ringling Museum

* Brooksville Raid - 4th Annual Scavenger Hunt Heritage Village

Fred Howard Park

Green Key Park

Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park

Silver Springs

Jungle Gardens

Clyde Butcher's Darkroom and Gallery

* Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 1st Annual Scavenger Hunt

Center Hill

Baywalk and St. Petersburg Pier

* Florida State Fair - 3rd and 6th Annual Scavenger Hunt

Mount Dora

John's Pass

St. Petersburg Trolly to Pass-a-Grille

Downtown Zephyrhills

* Downtown Tampa - 7th Annual Scavenger Hunt

University of Tampa

Fantasy of Flight

Easy Street Wildlife Refuge

Downtown New Port Richey

Micanopy and McIntosh

Busch Gardens

Tampa Bay Downs
Tampa skyline from Davis Island

Potential Field Trip Locations...

Egmont Key Lighthouse and Fort Ruins

Demons Landing

Sawgrass Park

Fort Desoto Park

Cedar Key

Ancolote Lighthouse

Hollis Gardens (Lakeland)

Manatee Springs

Sunken Gardens

Historic Spanish Fort (Osprey)

Bok Tower

Ponce de Leon Lighthouse (Daytona)

Sanibel Historic Village

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Rainbow Springs State Park

Wild Bill's Airboat Tours (Inverness)

Micanopy Historic Site

Ybor City

Florida Aquarium

Florida Gulf Coast Railroad Museum (Parrish)

Webster Flea Market

Tampa Bay Downs

Skydive City

Walt Disney World

Epcot

Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary

Sunshine Skyway Bridge Fishing Pier

University of Central Florida

Frank Lloyd Wright (Lakeland)

SS Victory

Plant City Historic Downtown

Arcadia Historic Downtown

Sarasota Classic Car Museum

Soloman's Castle (Ona)

Florida Strawberry Festival

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