St. Petersburg, Florida / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg on Tampa Bay offers waterfront parks, public art and a distinctive museum façade. These eight photo ideas focus on places in and around the Florida city.
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St. Pete Pier
The pier extends from downtown into Tampa Bay. Use the walkway as a leading line and turn back toward the city for a different relationship between shore and skyline.
Search Google MapsMyth (Red Pelican)
Nathan Mabry’s red pelican sculpture welcomes visitors at the entrance to the pier. Move to one side to separate its angular outline from the background.
Search Google MapsVinoy Park
Vinoy Park is one of the city’s waterfront parks. Choose a composition with open grass in the foreground and the bay beyond, without blocking the shared paths.
Search Google MapsNorth Shore Park
North Shore Park offers another setting by the water. Frame the shoreline from the park and leave room for the changing light over the bay.
Search Google MapsSunken Gardens
The botanical gardens have tropical plants and winding paths. Take personal photos from the designated paths. Posed or commercial shoots have separate conditions, so read the city’s photography policy first.
Search Google MapsThe Dalí Museum
A free-form glass structure called the Enigma emerges from the museum’s rectangular building. From outside, compose the glass curves against the straight walls.
Search Google MapsCentral Avenue
Central Avenue runs through St. Petersburg’s downtown and shopping districts. Look for a short sequence of shopfronts from the sidewalk instead of trying to fit the whole avenue into one image.
Search Google MapsWeedon Island Preserve
Weedon Island Preserve lies north of downtown. Much of its Bay Boardwalk is closed for repairs, and the Upland Trail has partial closures from Monday to Wednesday. Check the county’s current alerts before choosing an open public viewpoint.
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