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Morning View At Jenny Lake

Tetons National Park in Wyoming feature mountains rising steeply at the western edge of large, spectacular lakes--perfectly situated for the rising sun's e...
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Tetons National Park in Wyoming feature mountains rising steeply at the western edge of large, spectacular lakes--perfectly situated for the rising sun's early light to beautifully reflect the dramatic cathedral group in pretty Jenny Lake.
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Location

This photo was taken near the north end of Jenny Lake in Grand Canyon National Park in Wyoming. I was on vacation with family. staying at Jenny Lake Lodge.

Time

I slipped out before dawn, while everyone else was still sleeping. There is a trail to the lake, and I took care to call out "good morning bears!" every so often as I walked along in the predawn gloom. I arrived at the lake before the sun was up, and headed to the east side of the lake, which allowed the rugged peaks of the mountains on the lake's west side to be reflected in the morning-still water as the first light painted them in low angle, rich color rays. The view was so beautiful that taking a lovely photo was virtually assured.

Lighting

The best reflections are seen when the light is at a low angle and at your back, especially when the water is glass-still and is in shadow. Thus, sunrise and sunset are ideal hunting for reflection photos, and with a little planning you can insert yourself into just the right place at the right time, increasing your chances of capturing a beautiful image.

Equipment

I walked light and fast, carrying only a Nikon D3 with a 35 - 70mm Nikkor lens. I had my hiking pole that I used as a monopod for a number of shots I took that morning. But, I carried almost nothing else, moving fast in order to get early morning shots at Jenny Lake and still meet the family back at the Lodge for breakfast. I have found that amazing images can be captured with a minimum of equipment, by seeing what you wish to capture, then using what you have on hand to do so.

Inspiration

Our stay at Jenny Lake Lodge was a very special occasion. I knew well in advance that I would be in a stunningly beautiful location, and that those rugged peaks rising steeply from the water on the west side of the lake were in exactly the right location to catch the first light of the rising sun and put down a good reflection on the lake. That made the chance to shoot some really nice reflection photos pretty good. I made sure to rise early enough to put myself in the right place to do so--no way was I about to miss out on a chance like that.

Editing

No post processing was done other than to straighten some of the photos shot that morning. It appears that I was so dazzled by the landscape I couldn't hold the camera level--apparently!

In my camera bag

The equipment I carry varies depending on the outing. It may be no more than a plastic bag to pop the camera into if I am caught in rain, as on this morning. It might be everything needed to keep me warm and dry, fed and watered for days. I usually have two lens (35 - 70mm and 80 - 200mm) and always an extra battery pack on these type of outings. Each time headed out with camera in hand, I have a general idea of what I expect to do, and encounter, and pack accordingly.

Feedback

Know the place you will be in. There is a lot to be said for being in the right place at the right time, but you can influence your luck by being familiar with where the light will be coming from, and where the best spots would be to take best advantage of that. By being willing to do what it takes to put yourself in those spots at the best-light times, you will increase your chances of getting that really great shot.

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