Pine Mountain, GA

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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.

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Callaway Resort & Gardens

Callaway Resort & Gardens

3.5 out of 5
4500 Southern Pine Drive Pine Mountain GA
$192 nightly
The price is $228 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$228 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Pine Mountain. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Staff was effective at check in. Bell hop was too talkative. “ make sure you put your flashers on when unloading “. Too many areas outside shut down. The patio chairs are uncomfortable. The grout in the shower looked like a 10 year old tried to fix it. But the rest of the bathroom was in excellent ...

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Callaway Resort & Gardens
Garden Inn & Suites

Garden Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
368 S Main St Pine Mountain GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$76 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$93 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Pine Mountain. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Callaway Gardens and Wild Animal Safari are ...
7.8/10 Good! (152 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Garden Inn & Suites
Comfortable 2 Bedroom Cabin - 3 min to Roosevelt State Park. WIFI & Self Checkin

Comfortable 2 Bedroom Cabin - 3 min to Roosevelt State Park. WIFI & Self Checkin

Pine Mountain GA
Stay at this cabin in Pine Mountain. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Callaway Gardens and Mountain Creek ...
Comfortable 2 Bedroom Cabin - 3 min to Roosevelt State Park. WIFI & Self Checkin
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.
Beautiful family friendly 4 bedroom Resort Chalet with Fireplace

Beautiful family friendly 4 bedroom Resort Chalet with Fireplace

Pine Mountain GA
Stay at this chalet in Pine Mountain. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Callaway Gardens and Wild Animal Safari ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Host was great at communicating when needed and the house was really cozy and beautiful!

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Beautiful family friendly 4 bedroom Resort Chalet with Fireplace
Comfortable 2 Bedroom Cabin - 3 min to Roosevelt State Park. WIFI & Self Checkin

Comfortable 2 Bedroom Cabin - 3 min to Roosevelt State Park. WIFI & Self Checkin

Pine Mountain GA
Stay at this cabin in Pine Mountain. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Callaway Gardens and Mountain Creek ...
Comfortable 2 Bedroom Cabin - 3 min to Roosevelt State Park. WIFI & Self Checkin
Cozy Log Cabin tucked away in Warm Springs! Near Callaway and FDR

Cozy Log Cabin tucked away in Warm Springs! Near Callaway and FDR

2 out of 5
Warm Springs GA
Stay at this cabin in Pine Mountain. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and in-room jetted tubs. Popular attractions Callaway Gardens and Franklin Delano Roosevelt ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Everything was perfect and the host was absolutely amazing at communicating and making sure I got in and settled even tho I arrived late

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Cozy Log Cabin tucked away in Warm Springs! Near Callaway and FDR
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.

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Reviews of Pine Mountain

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
24
5 - Excellent 31%
4 - Good
38
4 - Good 49%
3 - Okay
12
3 - Okay 16%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 3%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We didn't really stay long enough to view everything, but my main impression was eh, I've seen nicer places.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Oyster house restaurant was great and we did some shopping and everyone in all the small shops were very friendly.

4/5 - Good

Jennifer

Cute, small town that’s growing. Half an hour North of Columbus, GA puts you in a whole different world. Callaway Gardens nature, the Birds of Prey exhibit, and the Butterfly House stoke a love of nature in an accessible way.

4/5 - Good

Charlotte

Quaint little southern town, friendly folks

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Not only is the location beautiful, but the food is also very good

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Pine Mountain is a quaint small town located in a mountainous area south of Atlanta. Roosevelt State Park is there with a great campground, lake and walking trail. F.D.R.’s Warm Springs home is nearby and open to the public for a fee.

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