Moved to Austin Yesterday

[FranklinRomero]

Hey guys, so yeah I just moved to Austin yesterday for college and I have a some time to drive around and photograph a few places. I was hoping you guys could help me on nice places to get a few pictures to send to the family and some for photographic purposes :) I would greatly appreciate the help guys!

-Franklin

[Kalrog]

What type of things are you going for? You can always do the bats under Congress at dusk. And then go drive 360 and there are some nice views... a bridge and everything. And the skyline at night isn't bad. There is always the capitol building.

Any of that sound good?

[corralup]

I have a place in Smithville and there's a bunch of things to photograph in that town.
Colorado River is always good off of Highway 71. Buescher State Park is about an hour drive from Austin. It has a lot of trees and wildlife. I believe Bastrop State Park connects to it which it will be even closer to you. Just a thought for something on the weekend when you off from school. There other towns all around that have neat old churches to photograph. Good luck with school and have a good time.

[gmarblestone]

First things first, find Snow Beach and get a snow cone.

[FranklinRomero]

haha yeah nice tips, so I have never been to Austin but twice so I am not too familiar with the area. I am staying over here on 183 and 290 pretty much. I saw another thread recommending that Oasis lake. How far is that from here?

[Kalrog]

It isn't Oasis Lake... it is The Oasis

http://www.oasis-austin.com/

[L Stegall]

Thumbs up on The Oasis.

Frankly - you're in Austin - just carry your camera with you at all times. You won't be bored.

[chano]

for sure. lots of things to shoot around here. just go downtown..and walk towards the UT Tower..you wont be dissapointed.

[house1999]

Around UT campus is good. Mount Bonnell is good too.

[The Ben]

Austin is a great place for pics. Zilker Park, Downtown, 360 bridge, and the botanical garden next to Zilker. Although, the garden is pretty restricted as far as photographers go now... so you might ask around first.

[FranklinRomero]

thanks for all the great Ideas guys. W here is that 360 bridge, and where do you go to ask permission to shoot at UT?

Good places to park downtown?? That place is packed!!!

[Kalrog]

Parking downtown? During the day? Good luck! You will pay.

At night or on the weekends - you have many options. The "One Texas Center" on Congress just south of the river is a pretty good place. (I think it is Congress)

360 - just drive it. It isn't all that long and if you start at 183 and 360 and head south, you will see it in 5 or 10 minutes (in light traffic).

UT? Permission? Just go.

[Triana]

You don't need permission at UT, nor do you need permission at Zilker unless you're obviously a professional photographer taking like wedding portraits of people.

There's also Mayfield Park (tons of peacocks and gardens and right now there are 3 baby peacocks! I have some pictures on my flickr site).

Welcome to Austin!

[Peacock]

Don't forget the Capitol Bldg...

[specialist]

Hmmm which college are you attending if you dont mind me asking?