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Exploring the Historic Castillo de San Marcos at Sunrise

Writer: Paul FaracePaul Farace
Mar 61 min read

Updated: Mar 11

Join me on a journey through St. Augustine as I capture the beauty of its landmarks, starting with the historic Castillo de San Marcos at sunrise.

Stone fortress at sunrise, silhouetted against an orange sky, with palm trees in the foreground. Calm and historic atmosphere.
Castillo de San Marcos - Built 1672 to 1695.

I am working on a project that is taking me around St. Augustine to photograph different landmarks. I only need one or two images from each location, so I thought, why not share some of the extra photos I have been taking along the way? This photo set is from the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, located in downtown St. Augustine, Florida, on the Matanzas River, taken during a recent sunrise. If you would like to support my work the best thing you can do is consider sharing this link, thanks!


Stone fort with palm trees at sunrise. Orange and yellow sky creates a serene mood. Wooden fence leads towards the historic structure.
Good morning St. Augustine!
Stone fort wall silhouette against a vibrant orange sunset. Two birds fly above, with green grassy foreground. Peaceful mood.
Cormorants flying over the Fort.
Old stone fortress at sunset, under a vibrant orange sky. A curved path leads to the wall, creating a peaceful and historic atmosphere.
The Castillo was formed with coquina bricks, made from tiny shells.
Close-up of a rustic coquina brick wall with uneven brown and gray textures and visible cracks, creating an aged and weathered appearance.
Coquina bricks played a very important role by absorbing cannon balls instead of shattering or breaking down.
Sunset over a the Matanzas River with houses in the background. The sky is a blend of orange and yellow hues. Stone walkway in the foreground.
Looking out over the Matanzas River from ground level.
Silhouette of an old stone fortress at sunset, with a palm tree on the left. The sky is orange and yellow, creating a serene mood.
The tallest watchtower faces towards the Atlantic Ocean.
Stone fort wall with a circular watchtower against a blue sky. Warm sunlight highlights the textured, weathered bricks. Peaceful mood.
A corner watchtower.
Two people job at sunrise on grassy terrain, with sailboat masts and a palm tree silhouetted against an orange sky. Peaceful mood.
A great spot for a morning jog!
Coquina stone fortress with a watchtower silhouetted by a vibrant sunset, creating a serene and historic mood.
A beautiful morning at Castillo de San Marcos.

I hope you enjoyed the photography and I will keep posting the extra photos I take here on the blog, while I am working on this project. Thanks again!



 
 
 

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