Nikon D810
Nikon 70-200mm f/4G ED VR Lens
Shutter Speed
1/250 sec
Aperture
f/11
Focal Length
70mm
ISO
250
CA-168 view of the Sierras
@michaellaxphoto
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
- Telephoto lens (70mm or longer)
- Warm clothes for the brisk morning air in the Sierras
How to get there
N37° 19' 59.1852"W118° 31' 14.0916"
Coming from nearby city of Bishop, you simply stay on CA-168 westward towards the mountains.
After you pass Buttermilk Rd you'll soon see a sign for "Inyo National Forest" on your right, and just several yards in front of that is where I stood. You can safely park your vehicle along Starlite Dr a few hundred feet ahead on your right.
Tips
When to go
Best season
October, November
Best time
Sunrise, Morning
The beauty of the Sierras isn't limited to a particular month or time of year, but if I had to choose I'd say fall takes the cake. You can't beat the fall palette of fiery reds, oranges, and yellows that sweep across the range.
Rise and shine, you'll need the rising sun from the east to light the mountains you'll be facing to the west.
Field tips
Please exercise caution while photographing in the middle of the road - make sure there are no cars coming from either direction.
I used a 70-200mm zoom lens to magnify the distant mountains.
I composed this shot in Live View and used the in-camera leveler to ensure I was level with the horizon.
Current weather
Bishop, California
Clear
41o
F
Fri
57o
25o
Sat
58o
40o
Sun
63o
44o
Mon
65o
48o
Tue
63o
46o
Blue Hour
14:10
41o
Clear
Sunrise
14:37
42o
Clear
Golden Hour
01:05
42o
Clear
Sunset
01:41
41o
Clear
Do nearby
Visit nearby downtown Bishop for the best mac and cheese ever at Holy Smoke Texas Style BBQ!
Pupfish Cafe is another favorite place of mine to eat in Bishop - everything is amazing but you must order the liège waffle!
Locations nearby
