Florida Gulf Coast Creations

Tag: Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  • Moon Over the Skyway

    Moon Over the Skyway

    This past Monday there was a full “Super” moon. A super moon occurs during the full moon’s closest approach to Earth. As luck would have it, the path of the moonrise allowed for photos of the moon between the spans of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. It took a little planning but with some collaboration with about 15 other photographers from around the Tampa Bay area, we were able to get positioned and capture some pretty cool images.

    Super Moon Rising Above Lighted Sunshine Skyway Bridge
    Super Moon Rising Above the Lighted Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    It was a hazy evening which added to the challenge. But overall, the weather and the moon cooperated and made for some real fun. The next super moon occurs on May 26 this year.

  • Something a Little Different

    Something a Little Different

    A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to join a group of photographers on an outing sponsored by a local camera store and the Tamron lens company. We went to Fort DeSoto State Park in St. Petersburg before sunrise to take some photos of the Sunshine Skyway bridge. Last year, the bridge was updated with new lighting, and it is beautiful. Unfortunately, clouds spoiled the sunrise, but the bridge was stunning anyway.

    The bridge crosses Tampa Bay on interstate 275 right before the bay flows into the Gulf of America. The bridge is over 4 miles long and is tall enough to allow cruise ships and huge cargo ships to pass underneath.

    Sunshine Skyway Bridge With Purple Lights Predawn
    Sunshine Skyway Bridge with Purple Lights Predawn
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