Pine Mountain

Travel Guide

You know how you buy a lens and you think to yourself, "Self, this is going to completely revolutionize my photography!" Then you use the lens, like the shots you get, but then the lens goes back in the bag and you don't pull it out again. You get stuck, using the same angles, the same compositions, the same images. Maybe not you, but that happened to me. This series was all taken with a 100mm macro. It was the first lens I purchased (after the kit lens if you count that). I loved that lens, but honestly I haven't used it in years. Now, this subject needs a close shot so a macro lens makes sense, but I had forgotten how you can really create a scene, tell a story, and capture depth with this lens. I composited some shots to pull more depth, but this day was more about me rediscovering my love for minimal depth and lost lenses. Since this day I have left the macro on the lens and intentionally forced myself to think how to use it rather than switching back to the Swiss Army style lenses. Try a different angle, a different depth of focus, or a different lens. It may just make you smile inside.
You know how you buy a lens and you think to yourself, "Self, this is going to completely revolutionize my photography!" Then you use the lens, like the shots you get, but then the lens goes back in the bag and you don't pull it out again. You get stuck, using the same angles, the same compositions, the same images. Maybe not you, but that happened to me. This series was all taken with a 100mm macro. It was the first lens I purchased (after the kit lens if you count that). I loved that lens, but honestly I haven't used it in years. Now, this subject needs a close shot so a macro lens makes sense, but I had forgotten how you can really create a scene, tell a story, and capture depth with this lens. I composited some shots to pull more depth, but this day was more about me rediscovering my love for minimal depth and lost lenses. Since this day I have left the macro on the lens and intentionally forced myself to think how to use it rather than switching back to the Swiss Army style lenses. Try a different angle, a different depth of focus, or a different lens. It may just make you smile inside.
I thought this little guy's proboscis was really cool looking. I also got the eyes! It was such a great model for me. After I was done it flew around me a few times and then landed again; I guess it wanted another shot.
GreT relaxing spot to look at pine mountain and its surroundings.
I think I took too many photos this day.
Callaway Resort & Gardens

Callaway Resort & Gardens

3.5 out of 5
4500 Southern Pine Drive Pine Mountain GA
The price is RM1,102 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
RM1,102
RM1,456 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Pine Mountain. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Everything nice but the golf course was terrible

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Callaway Resort & Gardens
Garden Inn & Suites

Garden Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
368 S Main St Pine Mountain GA
The price is RM316 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
RM316
RM386 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pine Mountain. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Callaway Gardens and Wild Animal Safari are ...
Garden Inn & Suites
Great Wolf Lodge Atlanta / LaGrange, GA

Great Wolf Lodge Atlanta / LaGrange, GA

3.5 out of 5
150 Tom Hall Parkway LaGrange GA
The price is RM707 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
RM707
RM832 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in LaGrange. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 indoor pools and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (808 reviews)
The water park was amazing for my 2 and 9 year olds.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Atlanta / LaGrange, GA
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Cozy Caymus Cabin ~ 3 Miles to Callaway Gardens!

Cozy Caymus Cabin ~ 3 Miles to Callaway Gardens!

3 out of 5
110 Bavarian Way Pine Mountain GA
Stay at this cottage in Pine Mountain. Enjoy free parking, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Callaway Gardens and Wild Animal Safari ...
Cozy Caymus Cabin ~ 3 Miles to Callaway Gardens!
Pine Mountain Club Chalets Resort

Pine Mountain Club Chalets Resort

3 out of 5
14475 GA-18 Pine Mountain GA
Stay at this family-friendly chalet in Pine Mountain. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and meeting facilities. Popular attractions Callaway Gardens and Wild ...
Pine Mountain Club Chalets Resort
stayAPT Suites Columbus-Fort Benning

stayAPT Suites Columbus-Fort Benning

4 out of 5
7402 N Lake Loop Columbus GA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Columbus Park Crossing ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)
Room was neglected and dirty, sofa bed wasnt made. Fire alarm kept going off. One of the attendees was rude to me.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

stayAPT Suites Columbus-Fort Benning
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Lots of animals come up close at this park. Don't forget to get a bunch of food from the park officials at entry for close encounters.

Wild Animal Safari

See the exotic and native animals who call Wild Animal Safari home during your trip to Pine Mountain. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.

Wild Animal Safari
Tool Shed at Vegetable Garden in Callaway Gardens, Georgia

Callaway Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Callaway Gardens, a lovely green space in Pine Mountain. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.

Callaway Gardens
a gorgeous summer landscape on the golf course with a vast blue lake, sand dunes and lush green trees, grass and plants with clear blue sky at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain Georgia USA

Callaway Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Pine Mountain at Callaway Golf Course. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.

Callaway Golf Course

Callaway Gardens Robin Lake Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Callaway Gardens Robin Lake Beach during your trip to Pine Mountain? While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.

Callaway Gardens Robin Lake Beach

Chipley Historical Center

You can find out about the history of Pine Mountain with a stop at Chipley Historical Center. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.

Chipley Historical Center

Mountain Creek Villas Tennis Center

Catch an event at Mountain Creek Villas Tennis Center during your trip to Pine Mountain. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.

Mountain Creek Villas Tennis Center