Stairway to Mt Shasta
Sacred Mount Shasta, California
Sacred Mount Shasta, California
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Eduardbetz
May 11, 2018
I like how the path leads the eye to the beautiful mountain and skyvery nice !
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Location
I took this shot at Bunny Flats which is on the drive up Mount Shasta, a 14,000 foot mountain/inactive volcano at the top of California. Bunny Flats is 6950 foot elevation, and is a beautiful, peaceful, quiet spot.Time
This was taken late on a summer day after most people had already left, so it was extra peaceful!Lighting
I noticed how the "stair" trail was in the shade but the Mountain was still in the sun. I thought this made it look even better...darker path to the bright mountain.Equipment
This one was taken with my previous camera, which was a Nikkon COOLPIX L810. I now have a Cannon Rebel, but that one did the job. No tripod, just hand held.Inspiration
I loved the inviting stairway (trail) up the mountain with the big rocks on either side and the S shape of the trail. It felt very welcoming and beckoning.Editing
I don't do much processing. I did a little light adjusting, but that was it. It's pretty raw.In my camera bag
I'm a new photog, so I only have my Tamron glass that's 16-300 f 3.5-6.3. It that has a broad range so it's a good all purpose, beginner's lens. And then there is my new Cannon Macro Lens 100 mm 1:2.8, which I'm really excited about. I'm really drawn to macro shots and am having so much fun shooting bees, butterflies, flowers, lizards and anything small. :)Feedback
Mount Shasta is always changing! Beautiful lenticular clouds form quite often and all types of clouds move quickly and change constantly, so it can be great fun waiting for that right moment depending on what's happening on the mountain. I suggest watching the mountain and camping out somewhere with an incredible view, or going back to that beautiful spot over and over at different times of the day and times of the year until you get that shot you've been hoping for! For Mount Shasta, getting the right combo of lighting and clouds is the key. Most importantly, in-JOY the process. I feel like when I'm in my joy taking photos, that energy comes through to the photo. :)
