Old St. Hilary's Open Space Preserve
Mill Valley, CA
A hillside wildflower preserve in Tiburon centered around a restored 1888 Carpenter Gothic church. The preserve hosts one of the rarest native wildflower populations in Marin County, including several species found nowhere else. The hilltop church against the backdrop of Richardson Bay and the San Francisco skyline creates a distinctive composition.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- golden hour
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Shot Types
- widedetailportraitlandscape
- Best Seasons
- spring
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