Anyone near Austin Texas? Looking for suggestions this weekend...

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RocketCowboy

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My wife and I are headed to Austin this weekend for a conference she's attending. Since she's stuck in sessions during the day, I was hoping to get some more quality time with the new camera while I can.

Any suggestions on locations that would make good photo spots? If it comes down to it, I'll just photo all the BBQ I eat, but I'm thinking theres more possibility out there than just that. :D
 
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Krs_2007

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For interesting shots take in 6th street at night.....You never know what you will run into.

On a serious note, the downtown area is full of historic and interesting buildings
 
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RocketCowboy

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Thanks Kevin! Haven't spent much time downtown so that probably makes it a good option. The river runs along the south side of downtown too, right?
 
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Tom Grove

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RocketCowboy said:
My wife and I are headed to Austin this weekend for a conference she's attending. Since she's stuck in sessions during the day, I was hoping to get some more quality time with the new camera while I can.

Any suggestions on locations that would make good photo spots? If it comes down to it, I'll just photo all the BBQ I eat, but I'm thinking theres more possibility out there than just that. :D
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The X-Games are happening in Austin this weekend... A friend of mine has a son who is skate-boarding in the street skate event... the skater's name is Jeremy Leabres.
 
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dickelfan

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You might want to go checkout Hamilton Pool....I've been wanting to make a trip to shoot it. Also just an FYI...if you are a beer drinker, make sure to checkout Jester King Brewery.


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dickelfan

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Ohhhhh and the bats! The bats coming out of Congress St Bridge. Also the Capitol is pretty amazing.

Plus with the amazing music, catch a show at someplace cool like the Continental Club and get some cool shots.
 
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Krs_2007

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X-Games would actually be pretty cool to shoot, good practice.

Hamilton pool, forgot that one and its on my list as well.

As far as Austin, I promise you will find plenty of things to do day or night.
 
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RocketCowboy

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We went to the original location back in February, and I would say so. That said, we went to the original location when there was another location closer, so the newer spots may not be as good. I haven't been to the one in Round Rock, so can't say for sure.


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mr2_serious

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RocketCowboy said:
That's a new one on me that I hadn't heard of, so thanks for the recommendation!
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Yeah, I haven't had a chance to go yet. It's next on my check list. Hamilton pool is nice but you need to get there early; they only let a certain amount of cars go in because of limited parking and then the wait begins. And the walk from the parking lot to the pool is maybe half a mile to one mile. You will need to check the website, they are closed certain times due to the bacteria level. I think they are closed now and will reopen June 7th. https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/find-a-park/hamilton-pool

If you are just wanting to go there to swim you should check out Barton Springs pool. There a lot more people but also a lot more parking and there are at least 3 life guards at all times. There is an awesome diving board as well.
 
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RocketCowboy

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mr2_serious said:
Hamilton pool is nice but you need to get there early; they only let a certain amount of cars go in because of limited parking and then the wait begins. And the walk from the parking lot to the pool is maybe half a mile to one mile. You will need to check the website, they are closed certain times due to the bacteria level. I think they are closed now and will reopen June 7th. https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/find-a-park/hamilton-pool
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Thanks for the link! My interest in Hamilton Pool is just for picture taking, so them being open for walking/hiking is probably good enough. I wonder if they would be less busy when they're closed to swimmers? Either way, I'll take your advice and get there early to beat the crowds.
 
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