Places for nature photography in san diego

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San Diego is home to more than 10 parks covering just less than 40,000 acres of land. Each site offers nature trails, natural landmarks and heritage sites for visitors to explore. Marine life can be photographed at the aquarium while panoramic ocean views and jutting rocks and cliff faces can be seen at the beach. A variety of plants and animals inhabit the Chula Vista nature center, and San Diego zoo has nine exhibits to explore showing lion-tailed monkeys, elephants and polar bears.

1. Parks & Nature Trails

   • Eucalyptus trees can be seen at Balboa Park.

     Balboa Park (balboapark.org/) features 19 gardens, including Palm Canyon which houses more than 450 palm trees. The Cactus Garden, which was developed in 1935, has Australian and African Protea alongside a variety of cactus specimens. The Australian Garden offers photographers the chance to capture an array of Australian plants, featuring: banksia, acacia and melaleuca. Five trails run through the park, leading walkers along tree-lined paths and through the Florida and Switzer Canyons.

     Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve (http://www.torreypine.org/) provides photographs with an ocean view- overlooking rocks and a lagoon the reserve offers unspoilt views of abstract sandstone formations, wildflowers and potential glimpses of sea creatures such as leopard sharks. Situated in over 2,000 acres, the reserve is home to an array of plant species including: fresh water marsh, coastal scrub and riparian, to name a few. Guided nature walks and five hiking trails offer chances to take pictures of Torey Pine trees- gorges, beaches and badlands.

   Aquariums & Beaches

   • Birch Aquarium at Scripps Oceanography (aquarium.ucsd.edu/) has eight exhibits featuring more than 60 habitats of marine life. The Halls of Fishes exhibit takes visitors through a reef with native Californian, Caribbean and Mexican fishes. Live coral housing giant clams and chambered nautilus can be seen in the coral displays, and seahorses can be viewed in the "There's Something About Seahorses" exhibit.

     There are 19 beaches to explore in San Diego, all providing opportunities to photograph rock, alcoves and ocean views. Solana Beach is surrounded by cliffs and has staircases allowing visitors to explore reefs, coves and other beaches. South Mission Beach is home to fisherman and Harbour Channel where boats frequent the shores. Half a mile down the beach photographers have the opportunity to take pictures of shipwrecks and go diving to see some marine life.

   Zoo & Nature Park

   • Manta rays can be photographer at the Chula Vista Nature Center.

     Zoos and nature centers offer visitors close encounters with animals from around the globe alongside local and national wildlife. San Diego Zoo and Nature Park (sandiegozoo.org/zoo/index.php) has a botanical garden which houses more than seven million plants. Rare and endangered plants are also featured at the park, providing photographers with a chance to take potentially invaluable pictures.

     Chula Vista Nature Center (chulavistanaturecenter.org/) in San Diego is home to an array of wildlife that is native to Southern California. Visitors can immerse themselves in exhibits which showcase aviary birds- sharks and manta rays, and a nature garden featuring over 20,000 species of plant- all opportunities to take nature photographs.

   Botanical Garden

   • A trip to a botanical garden can provide an array of photo opportunities with numerous plants and a selection of local wildlife inhabiting the area. San Diego Botanical Garden (sdbgarden.org/) has four miles of trails showcasing California native plants, bamboo grooves, herb gardens and plants from all around the globe. Situated in 37 acres, visitors can see endangered plants, such as the California Goldenbush, and catch a glimpse of a variety of birds.

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