chelsea Posted February 25, 2000 Share Posted February 25, 2000 My Significant Other and I are planning a trip to the southwest in the latter part of March. I have just been informed that "we're NOT spending ALL our time chasing critters with the cameras". He wants to spend two or three days on a beach somewhere along the Gulf Coast on our way to Arizona. I figure maybe I can park him in the sand somewhere and go look for seashells, birds, fiddler crabs, etc. Camera gear I'll be carrying includes 35-85mm zoom, 100-300mm zoom, 2x teleconverter, 50mm lens, and macro lens. Suggestions on film will also be welcomed. I usually shoot Fuji Sensia for the simple reason of price...but for this trip, I may splurge a little. I've been browsing through the archives and have found all kinds of wonderful information for the places we'll be travelling. Now to narrow it down to someplace where we'll both be happy. Yes, gentlemen, I've seen many posts of men who can't get their ladies fired up about their photography obsession on their travels. Take comfort in knowing that there is at least one case of role reversal. Thanks - Rose-Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_harris1 Posted February 25, 2000 Share Posted February 25, 2000 There are numerous areas along the Texas Coast that should meet your requirements. I think the best is around South Padre at Pt.Isabel which has very nice beaches, first class accomodations and restaurants. This part of Texas is reknown for birding. There are miles of good beach privacy. Matamoros, Mex. (Brownsville,Tx) is a short distance away if you care for something International. I reccomend Garcia's just across the bridge. Good food and you can drink the water, without fear of Montezuma's Revenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_ashton Posted February 27, 2000 Share Posted February 27, 2000 From North to South: Sea Rim State Park - south of Port Arthur - great location for surf, marsh and wetlands. Bolivar Flats - great birding location but lousy beach! This location could start a divorce! Galveston - my least favorite beach, too many people, silty, but great for sand castles! Surfside - next beach south, few people, not much birdlife either, so not recommended. Matagorda Island - difficult access, check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife web page, but superb location for wildlife and beach lovers. Padre Island National Seashore - 60 miles of unspoilt beach but Hurricane Brett has disrupted Padre island is several places so it may be that only the first 20 miles is accessible and then by 4 wheel drive. Primitive camping here is simply great, wildlife superb. Take Off if the wind is off the lagoon (come to think of it, take Off everywhere listed above!). In general the beaches get less silty, more sandy as you go south. Flotsam is worst at North Padre due to the convergence of currents. Nothing wrong with Sensia/Astia, but you could also use Provia 100F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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