But one of the oldest area attractions is not nearly as well-known, although it is a favorite for those who love nature - Bok Tower. According to Wikipedia, "The gardens began in 1921 when a Dutch immigrant, Edward W. Bok, editor of the popular women's magazine Ladies Home Journal and his wife, Mary Louise Curtis Bok, who would found the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia in 1924, were spending the winter beside Florida's Lake Wales Ridge and decided to create a bird sanctuary on its highest hill (298 feet above sea level, 91 meters)."
Eventually the "singing tower" that features carillon music was built, and now the surrounding gardens is a great place for both bird and flower photography. In fact, my wife and I have an annual pass to the gardens which also allows us to visit several other wildlife and nature attractions in Florida for free or at reduced rates due to reciprocal agreements with those other places. It's a great deal for those interested in nature and wildlife photography.
We just visited Bok Tower again this last week and although the azaleas were beyond their peak, there was plenty of other floral subjects to keep my camera busy. Here is a few samples from our visit:
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| Blue Iris |
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| Pink and Purple Azaleas |
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| Pink Camelia |
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| White Orchid |
If you live in the Central Florida area or if you plan to visit and are a photography hobbyist, this is a great place to visit, especially in the springtime!
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