Corpus Christi is home to a wide variety of photographic locations for all levels of photographers, from sunrises on Padre Island to downtown architecture.  The area is blessed with year-round opportunities for the aspiring shutter-bug, and is the prime destination for many photographers. 

Wildlife photography is a big draw around the Corpus area.  The Coastal Bend of Texas and is one of the greatest birding locales in the country.  The city has been named the “Birdiest City in the United States” for seven years running as awarded by the American Birding Conservancy.  More than 510 species of birds have been seen at the over 75 birding sites that are identified as excellent viewing locations for birds and wildlife.   

Corpus hosts the semi-annual Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest which attracts photographers from all over the country during the 18-week contest.  The area also hosts one of the nations largest hawk watch sites each fall at Hazel Bazemore County Park, as well as the annual Rockport Hummingbird Festival.  Birders and photographers travel from all over the world to view the endangered Whooping Cranes which winter on the Aransas National Wildlife Refugee located just north of Corpus.   

The semi-tropical climate of Corpus Christi is a haven for butterflies which are easily photographed at the South Texas Botanical Gardens on the south side of the city.  Springtime finds abundant opportunities to view wildflowers in and around the area.  Landscape photographers have many beautiful vistas to shoot along the Padre Island National Seashore, which boasts the longest uninhabited barrier island in the world.  The King Ranch which adjoins the south border of Corpus is world famous for its trophy bucks, quail, and javelina.  Photographic and wildlife viewing tours are available on the ranch during the winter.

Click here to see Corpus Christi Photos taken by Dan Roberts