The Hillsborough River separates Curtis Hixon Park and the University of Tampa. It is dusk and my Canon 5DM3 beckons me to take this picture. I comply with its wishes.

Fountain in front of Glazer Childrens Museum.

Fountain in front of Glazer Childrens Museum.

By day, this sidewalk fountain is permeated with kids running through it with laughter; at night it is quiet and reflective.

Lighted Palm trees situated on the Ashley Street side of CHP.

One of Tampa's signature landmark building, locally referred to as the "can building"; the Sykes building on the Hillsborough River.

Facing the western sky, the clouds adds drama to this view. University of Tampa in background.

Facing the western sky, the clouds adds drama to this view. University of Tampa in background.

The Hillsborough River at the Kennedy Ave Bridge.

Earlier this year the city began highlighting bridges with colored lights, adding visual appeal at night to these local thoroughfares. Kennedy Blvd Bridge.

The University of Tampa on the west bank of the Hillsborough River

Nope, not Istanbul. The minarets of Plant Hall at the University of Tampa as the burning dusk recedes into the night.

The Amphitheater next to the Hillsborough River.

In between the walls of a small amphitheater.

The Hillsborough River facing northwest of University of Tampa an Curtis Hixon Park.

Opened in 2010, The Tampa Museum of Art is located in Curtis Hixon Park. It exhibits 20th-century fine art, as well as Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities.

Another western view of the park.

Lighted walkway and trees leading to the banks of the Hillsborough River.

The lawn area of Curtis Hixon Park serves as a venue for festivals and downtown events.