What are some places where you took pictures and got really good shots?

I've had great success at local race tracks like Laguna Seca and, what is now called Infineon Raceway.

These are road race circuits that allow almost free access to the inside of the track. I could go to most turns and take excellent actions shots. It took preparation, a bit of physical conditioning, and, admitedly, some practice, but, by my second event, most of my shots looked as good as those seen in magazines. ( I even managed to sell one shot, of a gorgeous spectator to AutoWeek magazine)

It only took a decent 100 to 200 mm zoom lens to get me, virtually inside the cockpit of cars coming by, I was that close to the action at most locations. Photographers sitting OUTSIDE the track tended to be kept farther away from the edge.

This was during the time when Mario Andretti and Paul Newman were racing in the old Can-Am series. On the day I scored a paddock pass, I got some terrific shots of Andretti coming out of his trailer, fully dressed in his Nomex suit and shoes and walking to the pits, helmet under his arm.

At another event, a Northern California Cobra club came out in force to do a parade of about 30 Cobras around the track. I was able to capture a TON of images of the cars, as they lined up in the infield, before their entrance. I sold about a dozen prints to club members.

I've been lucky enough to see classic car races, motorcycle and sidecar meets, various types of formula cars and even a support crew race of the team motor homes. (that was a sight!)

I'm too old, now to manage to hike around a dirty, hilly infield. I shoot most of my races from the grandstands, now.

Most recently, I was able to afford a digital camera with a superior Macro lens. Whole new world opened up, from as near as my own garden. This year, my neighborhood has played host to these enormous black bumblebees with irridescent, amber wings. Just a few weeks ago, I managed several shots of them, among my flowers, where the bee filled the frame with sharp, sharp focus. I am so pleased with the results.

Bernheim Arboretum

Spring Mill State Park

Falls of the Ohio State Park

Henryville State Forest

Nearly anywhere and everywhere

Try something near you.... a place you really like the most.... whatever you think is pretty wonderful will come out to be .... but mostly the beach or a nice park with trees always comes out the best.... honestly you don't have to go far for nice shots or the best background.... hey be creative

Italy, France and Alaska. I think that all three are all so beautiful that it's hard to take a bad photograph!

Beauty is everywhere.

The best shots you could get are from your backyard to just down the street.

You just have to be creative.

Cuba and on the great Ocean Road in Australia down by the twelve apostles.