Photographing Lake Tahoe — Emerald Bay
Lake Tahoe is a beautiful place and one of the deepest blue lakes in North America. One of the best places to capture sunrise is Emerald Bay State Park in Lake Tahoe.
For camera equipment I used the following
Camera: Nikon D7200
Lenses: Nikkor 12–24 mm & 105mm, Rokinon 24mm f/1.4
Filters: Neutral Density
Tripod & cable releaseFor those seeking a photo shoot here, some do’s and don’ts
Do’s
- Check for sunrise / sunset times and make sure you get at the photo shoot location atleast a half hour prior
Don’t
- Drive fast at dawn, saw many deer on the side of the road
Emerald Bay with Fannette Island in the background — Afternoon
Fannette Island is the only island in Lake Tahoe. It is part of the Emerald Bay State Park
Eagle Falls
This is the most visited waterfall in Lake Tahoe and is easily accessible from the parking lot. The waterfall was roaring
Emerald Bay with Fannette Island in the background — Sunrise
This is a beautiful sight at the sunrise magic hour due to the deep blue lake with Fannette island juxtaposed and the early morning reflections. The morning light also lit up the lodge pines in the Sierra mountains
