The rocks at the beach at Marineland and Washington Oaks are noted for the coquina rock formations on the ocean coast line in this area. It is one of the few coastal areas in Florida having them. They present great foregrounds for coastal sunrise shots.
The Gardens at Washington Oaks State Park offfer unlimited pastoral scenic photographic opportunities. The rose gardens are particularly noted for their beauty which should be in full bloom by that date. The gardens overall are prime locations for infrared photography.
When
Date May 10th 2024
Time 6:15 AM for 6:37 AM sunrise
Admission Fees
$5.00 per car at the park
Where
Address Marineland Boardwalk Parking 9600 Oceanshore Blvd
St. Augustine, FL 32080. USA
Washington Oaks --6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd.
Palm Coast FL 32137
Contact - Name of Leader Dave Wholey
Contact phone number
904 322 4004
Parking Info - Southern end Marineland Boardwalk Lot then Washington Oaks garden parking lot
Transportation
Personal car or individually arranged car pool
Food
After sunrise shoot, 7 :30 AM breakfast at Roadies Place 5115 N Oceanshore Blvd (A1A) Palm Coast, 5.5 mi s of Marineland lot.
Schedule of Events
Plan to arrive by 6:15 AM to allow for location choice and tripod setup for a 6:37 sunrise. Those wishing to have a breakfast prior to the Garden shoot should meet a Roadies Place 5 1/2 mile south of the parking lot.
After breakfast we will reconvien at the garden parking lot at Washington Oaks state Park. Shooting is on your own schedule.
Gear
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Other Tips
Roadies Place for breakfast has limited seating, openning at 7:30 AM.
Directions
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