Posts Tagged ‘San Antonio’

Located in San Antonio, Texas is a huge rollercoaster with more camel back humps than one can imagine. The name of this coaster is Steel Eel. This rollercoaster seems to expand almost half the length of SeaWorld. The Steel Eel is three minutes of pure exhilaration! From the acceleration of the first drop, to the last little camel back hump, one will be glad that they are strapped in at the thighs with a lap bar. At the top of every hump, one is thrown up out of their seat, as if being on a saddle of a bucking bronco. Your hair flies in the almost tropical storm force breeze generated by the 65 mp.h. top speed.  With a 15o foot first drop, it is the tallest coaster at any SeaWorld park. If you love coasters, give it a spin.

All photos taken by Albert Moyer, Jr.

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I took this photo at the Sunken Gardens Park in San Antonio, Texas.

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There are many views and photos of The Alamo, but this one I took is a rarity. Nobody every thinks to look between the trees and shoot from the side.

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Last summer, I visited San Pedro Springs  in San Antonio, Texas, because I was intrigued that it has lasted so long. This park was opened in 1852, making it the oldest park in Texas. On a hot summers day, the shallow water pool is a blessing. The spring water is no longer coming from the spring, because the spring has dried up. The water is now pumped in to the pool, but don’t let that be a detraction. Experience the history, the culture, grab a churro http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churro from a vendor, and enjoy the day. For information about Texas’s oldest park click here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Pedro_Springs_Park

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This Zebra enjoyed the food I passed him so much that he smiled at me. The photo was taken at the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch.

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I was face to face with this Barbary Sheep, also known as Aoudad at Nature Bridge Wildlife Park http://wildliferanchtexas.com/ It is a fantastic wildlife park allowing animals to freely roam, and come up to you if they wish. It’s one of my favorite places to shoot photos of wild animals.

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I took these photos while visiting the missions in San Antonio, Texas. This city is so full of vibrant preserved history.

Mission Espada

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Mission San Juan

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Mission  San Jose

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Mission Concepcion

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This photo was taken in San Antonio, Texas at the Sunken Gardens Park.

Under A Gazebo

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Excitement, Celebration, Romance, Love, Mexican Food, and Margaritas! These are the many things that come to mind one thinks of the San Antonio Riverwalk. The Riverwalk is a series of canals created by lock and dams along the San Antonio River. It is a place that holds history, beauty, and adventure. The Riverwalk is bustling year round. My favorite time is Christmas when it is lit up with twinkling lights for miles. If you’re looking for a beautiful place with history, culture, photographic opportunities and friendly people, visit the San Antonio Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas.

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At Six Flags Fiesta Texas, in San Antonio, Texas, they have something scarier and wilder than the movie. It is known as Poltergeist. This coaster is INSANE! I have ridden many and this one is right at the top of my adrenaline list. You take off like your on an air craft carrier, and then suddenly you are in an out of control dogfight.

If you are a coaster lover, give it a try. You will be glad you did.

You’ll reach top speed in 3.4 seconds.

There are four inversions hidden in the spaghetti bowl layout.

You’ll experience 55 twists and turns.

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