Silver Springs Park is one of the "old" tourist attractions in Florida. Located on the east side of Ocala, it sits above a huge underground spring that releases thousands of gallons of water in the Silver River daily. Six of the original Tarzan movies were filmed here, as well as many others, including Smokey and the Bandit 3. Additionally, a number TV shows, such as "Sea Hunt" were filmed at Silver Springs Park.
There's a nice summary of the history of the park and a listing of all the movies and television shows filmed at Silver Springs Park here.
Beautiful picture and I love the white ibises! OK now I have to get a picture of Wakulla Springs on my blog. A couple of Tarzan movies were filmed there too and also Airport '77. It's not as famous as Silver Springs though.
ReplyDeleteImpressive image! I had no idea that the Tarzan movies were filmed there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the very intresting link.
Really beautiful place! Great photo!
ReplyDeleteLove the wide open spaces in this image and lovely natural colours
ReplyDeleteAmazing location and great picture! Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteInteresting place, with beauty and graceful birds.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and of course, gorgeous photo!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful location, Jacob. Good feeling of seasons with those trees in background. The air must be very clear and peaceful.
ReplyDeleteThe park looks beautiful and I can understand why it would be a popular location for movies. And your photo is beautiful too, especially with those delicate-looking white birds.
ReplyDeleteUh, what are they? I'm next to useless when it comes to flora and fauna.
Hilda: The birds are very common in Florida; they are Ibises.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by to all of you today! Have a wonderful weekend!
I love this image and the place, no wonder a lot of movies where shot here. The photo says it all.
ReplyDeleteI love ibises all elegant birds of that type. I saw some yesterday, but different ones, at the étang du Méjean near montpellier. I think egrets are the same family ???
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos.
What a wonderful, calm and peaceful picture! I love these birds, I'm desperately seeking for tarzan! Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous. Looks like a postcard.
ReplyDeleteWow this is an amazing shot. Beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteA lovely photo! Thanks for all the visits and comments to my blog. I am just now arriving at your blog and have decided immediately to add you to my favorites.
ReplyDeleteHope springs eternal looking at this knockout reflection.
ReplyDeleteI can easily understand the Hollywood attraction here. Beautiful place I'd love to visit.
ReplyDeleteVery nice photo. If I can afford it and this is for sale I'll probably buy it! =)
ReplyDeleteKoOL Place. And nicely photographed :-)
ReplyDeleteNever been to Silver Springs yet but have been to Weeki Wachee Springs and Homossassa Springs.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photo
Great work
Christina