Photographing Austin, San Antonio and the

Ask a Texan to name his favorite part of the state and he#xE2;#xAC;"ll probably say the Hill Country. This rolling open country, crisscrossed by creeks and rivers, wooded with ancient live oaks and junipers, holds many rewarding sites for photographers#xE2;#xAC;#x1D;like the huge granite dome of Enchanted Rock, and the cypress-lined Guadalupe River. Laurence Parent shows you the best photo spots in the most popular places as well as the best photo ops in the area#xE2;#xAC;"s little-known gems. He also covers scenic spots to photograph in the two large cities on the edge of the Hill Country#xE2;#xAC;#x1D;Austin and San Antonio. Not only does he help you identify great locations, he also offers solid advice on the best time of year to visit, the best time of day to shoot, and tips and techniques for getting the most out of your time.

Laurence Parent lives and works in Texas and travels extensively in pursuit of exceptional images. Parent's hope is that the photographs he produces will inspire people to help protect our world's natural and historical heritage.

Introduction	p. 9
Using This Book	p. 10
How I Photograph Austin, San Antonio & the Hill Country	p. 11
The Western Hill Country
Amistad National Recreation Area	p. 17
Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site	p. 19
Devils River State Natural Area	p. 20
Kickapoo Cavern State Park	p. 22
Caverns of Sonora	p. 23
Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area	p. 25
Fort McKavett State Historic Site	p. 26
South Llano River State Park	p. 28
Highway RM 337	p. 29
Garner State Park	p. 31
Lost Maples State Natural Area	p. 32
Hill Country State Natural Area	p. 34
Bandera	p. 37
The Eastern Hill Country
Mason County Wildflowers	p. 41
Llano County Wildflowers	p. 43
Colorado Bend State Park	p. 45
Inks Lake State Park	p. 46
Longhorn Cavern State Park	p. 47
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area	p. 48
Willow City Loop	p. 51
LBJ State Park and National Historical Park	p. 53
Old Highway 9	p. 55
Cave Without a Name	p. 57
Cibolo Creek	p. 57
Guadalupe River State Park	p. 58
Honey Creek State Natural Area	p. 61
Natural Bridge Caverns	p. 62
Gruene and the Guadalupe River	p. 62
San Marcos River	p. 64
Wimberley	p. 66
Krause Springs	p. 69
Pedernales Falls State Park	p. 70
Hamilton Pool and Reimers Ranch	p. 72
Westcave Preserve	p. 74
Lake Georgetown	p. 75
Private Ranches	p. 77
Austin
Texas State Capitol	p. 79
Downtown Skyline	p. 80
Downtown	p. 81
Lady Bird Lake	p. 82
Zilker Botanical Garden	p. 85
Barton Creek	p. 85
University of Texas	p. 86
Laguna Gloria and Mayfield Park	p. 89
Mount Bonnell	p. 90
Loop 360 Bridge	p. 90
McKinney Falls State Park	p. 92
San Antonio
The Alamo	p. 95
The River Walk	p. 96
Southwest School of Art	p. 98
Central Library	p. 99
San Fernando Cathedral	p. 99
King William Historic District	p. 101
McNay Art Museum	p. 102
San Antonio Botanical Garden	p. 103
Brackenridge Park	p. 104
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park	p. 105
Favorites	p. 109
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Photographing Austin, San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them

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