Blue Heron Bridge in 90 Minutes with a Canon Powershot S90

Mark Sagovac · Issue 60, May/Jun 2011 · pp. 68–72

DestinationBlue Heron BridgePhil Foster ParkRiviera BeachFloridashore divingmacro photographymuck divingREEF

Products mentioned: Canon Powershot S90, Fisheye FIX housing, Sea and Sea YS-27 strobe, Olympus FE-230, Sea and Sea DX-1200HD

Never disappointing, always changing, unlimited photo opportunities, addicting, spectacular variety of marine life, an underwater photographers dream!- these are words and phrases to describe the shore dive site around the Blue Heron Bridge at Phil Foster Park located in Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. Locals, visitors and readers have long known of this site being one of the most accessible shore dives in South Florida and habitat for astonishing marine life (289 species reported by REEF) that inhabit this area just north of the Palm Beach inlet. Ease of entry, excellent water visibility, location and park facilities make this a unique destination for beginner and professional photographers as well as Scuba divers. The secret to the bio diversity is due to the tidal ebb and flow into the Lake Worth Lagoon. This tidal action flushes the water in the Lagoon out four times a day…

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