We will be in Grand Tetons National Park all next week. We have planned the usual "Iconic Images" (Mormon row, Menor's Ferry, etc.) But would like your advice on your favorite Sunrise location / Sunset location / Favorite overall location. If it is a secret place type quieter, or in smaller text. Thank you, Jim
I like Schawbacher Landing best for sunrise followed by the north barn and Oxbow bend in that order.
I hear Schawbacher is closed due to budget stuff. Oxbow is always crowded but there is lots of room. You may need to clone out folks who just can't avoid going to waters edge.
The North Barn gets crowded but there is space, The south barn gets so crowded its impossible unless you go really early. This is all based on fall shooting and may be easier this time of year.
I will be there July 5th and will try the south barn. Sometimes it is pretty good 1/2 hour before sunrise. This is sort of like Mesa Arch, the sun lights up the wood on the barns and makes them glow. But there is a tree that shades the south barn for the first 1/2 hour or so. (maybe not in summer).
I sometimes find the south barn is pretty good after everyone has left. So I seldom start there.
Snake River overlook is not great at sunrise because the valley below it is in shadow. I have read that Adams did his in late afternoon.
You are on the east side of a north south range so its a morning place. I have tried sunsets but they always ended up being silhouettes.
Go it Gros Ventor Road all the way to slide lake, great drive and you might be inspired.
I have recently seen yellow flowers in a foreground from someplace and since I don't have much summer experience, I have never seen them. It was in a nature TV program. As I saw it, I thought I want to find this place.
Because of sequestration the park closed Schwabachers Landing, Spalding Bay,
and Two Ocean Lake Road and the Grassy Lake Road Campsites.
Schawbacher Landing gate is locked but many are parking along the main highway and walking in. There is some road construction as well. http://www.nps.gov/grte/parknews/upload/summer_guide_13.pdf
The arrowhead balsamroot that Ben mentioned and lupine are in bloom so you might luck out.
First thing in the morning until around 8 am you can usually get some very smooth water and great reflection on any of the lakes. After that a breeze usually picks up.
ben egbert wrote:
I like Schawbacher Landing best for sunrise followed by the north barn and Oxbow bend in that order.
I hear Schawbacher is closed due to budget stuff. Oxbow is always crowded but there is lots of room. You may need to clone out folks who just can't avoid going to waters edge.
The North Barn gets crowded but there is space, The south barn gets so crowded its impossible unless you go really early. This is all based on fall shooting and may be easier this time of year.
I will be there July 5th and will try the south barn. Sometimes it is pretty good 1/2 hour before sunrise. This is sort of like Mesa Arch, the sun lights up the wood on the barns and makes them glow. But there is a tree that shades the south barn for the first 1/2 hour or so. (maybe not in summer).
I sometimes find the south barn is pretty good after everyone has left. So I seldom start there.
Snake River overlook is not great at sunrise because the valley below it is in shadow. I have read that Adams did his in late afternoon.
You are on the east side of a north south range so its a morning place. I have tried sunsets but they always ended up being silhouettes.
Go it Gros Ventor Road all the way to slide lake, great drive and you might be inspired.
I have recently seen yellow flowers in a foreground from someplace and since I don't have much summer experience, I have never seen them. It was in a nature TV program. As I saw it, I thought I want to find this place.
jleom wrote:
Because of sequestration the park closed Schwabachers Landing, Spalding Bay,
and Two Ocean Lake Road and the Grassy Lake Road Campsites.
Schawbacher Landing gate is locked but many are parking along the main highway and walking in. There is some road construction as well. http://www.nps.gov/grte/parknews/upload/summer_guide_13.pdf
The arrowhead balsamroot that Ben mentioned and lupine are in bloom so you might luck out.
First thing in the morning until around 8 am you can usually get some very smooth water and great reflection on any of the lakes. After that a breeze usually picks up.
Leo
Leo, Thank you.. Jim
Jun 13, 2013 at 06:12 PM
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Charlie Shugart wrote:
Jim,
There's a reason why Oxbow Bend is so crowded; it is undeniably a terrific place for sunrise AND sunset- if weather and sky cooperate.
Charlie
You are correct. As with most photo op's I have too much, not enough, rain, wind, people, etc... But when the stars align, it could be magic. Thank you, Jim
