MARYLAND PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS
Where are the best places to do photography in Maryland?
WHERE TO DO PHOTOGRAPHY IN MARYLAND
Renowned photographer Pamela Goodyer personally ventured to these locations and curated the best places for your photography trip.
CONCORD POINT LIGHTHOUSE PHOTOGRAPHY SPOT
The Lighthouse property anchors one end of Havre de Grace’s beautiful waterfront promenade. The property is located where the Susquehanna River meets the tidal flow of the Chesapeake Bay. The views are spectacular. Thus, it is a popular site for wedding ceremonies and special events, but more importantly, it is an excellent location!
Address: 714 Concord St, Havre De Grace, MD 21078
Parking: Street parking.
Seasonal Scheduling
The Lighthouse and Keeper’s House Museum and Gift Shop are open from April through October.
Saturday 10 am – 2 pm.
Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm.
Closed November through March, except special occasions.
SUSQUEHANNA STATE PARK PHOTOGRAPHY
Nestled in northern Maryland, Susquehanna State Park is situated along the western bank of the Susquehanna River. It’s just a short distance from Conowing Dam. Visitors come from near and far to admire the magnificent Rock Run Falls and Rock Run Grist Mill. The river views provide an excellent backdrop for those wishing to hike on one of the several trails spread throughout the park. However, it’s during autumn that this area comes alive with its vibrant foliage and picturesque beauty.
PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK
Patapsco Valley State Park’s massive, dense trees and rocky trails make it feel like a place out of time. The trail crosses Indian Arm, part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, so it’s not unusual to see beavers building dams or fish jumping from the water at Cascade Falls. Some of the most popular spots for photography include swinging bridges, rocky paths and cascading waterfalls. The park has several sections and many trails, so research and plan. The park’s website includes details on the various areas and trails.
ROCKS STATE PARK PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATION
Harford County boasts Rocks State Park in northeastern Maryland, home to various exciting and beautiful features. One of the most prominent areas of the park is known as the King and Queen Seat, a 190-foot-tall rock outcropping that offers views of the region. Kilgore Falls is also impressive, garnering notoriety as one of the area’s most picturesque waterfalls.
SWALLOW FALLS STATE PARK
This state park, located in western Maryland, not far from the West Virginia line, is known as Swallow Falls State Park and supplies some of the most picturesque sights in the region. The Youghiogheny River passes through it, and over fifty feet above its surface stands Muddy Creek Falls, a majestic water feature surrounded by gorges and old-growth hemlock forests numbering more than 300 years.
THE THOMAS VIADUCT
The Thomas Viaduct is an incredible feat of engineering that stands as a lasting testament to the ingenuity and innovation of 19th-century builders. Spanning 600 feet in length, it has been used as a railway bridge since 1835, providing access for trains between Baltimore and the rest of Maryland. The beautiful arches provide picturesque views, drawing countless photographers to photograph their serene beauty.
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CONOWINGO DAM PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATION
The Conowingo Dam in Maryland is the highlight for photographers. Hundreds of Eagles make a stopover there every year, making it one of our all-time favorite wildlife photography locations.
HYDRAULIC DAM
The Conowingo Dam is one of the largest hydroelectric dams in Conowingo, Maryland. The eagles flock to the dam annually in the fall, sometimes reaching as many as 200-plus eagles in one small location. Photographers come from all over during this season for the action of the eagles feeding on the fish that flow through the dam. As far as we know, it is one of the best eagle locations in the Lower 48.
EAGLES GALORE!
Hundreds of eagles are attracted to the location due to the many fish that enter the dam when it opens. When the sirens go off advising that the dam will soon open, you often hear the crowd cheering since it signals that the action is about to happen. You will often listen to them yell things such as “incoming” to let the others know an eagle is about to approach. The action is what we call nature at its best.
GREAT EAGLE LOCATION IN MARYLAND
The Eagles circle, looking down at the waters and spotting their fish. When an eagle dives, they hang their claws down, swoop down, stretch their claws out and grabs a fish. After this, the actions start. All of the other birds in the area will try to steal the fish from the eagle. Sometimes you will even see two birds attached to one fish and swing around in a battle for the meal.
Extra Eyes Photo Tours runs a tour here every year, the week before Thanksgiving, which is prime time for action. The information is here.
Over a hundred other birds have been documented to migrate here, but the eagle action is the focal point.
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