nugeny wrote:
One answer will clarify every thing. North lake, South lake, Lake Sabrina are all East of 395 on 168. Am I right?
NO! That is INCORRECT!
North Lake, South Lake, and Lake Sabrina are all WEST of Bishop/395 on 168. FOR THE LAST TIME: YOU WILL DRIVE TO BISHOP AND THERE TURN WEST ON 168 TO TRAVEL UP INTO THE SIERRA AND THE THREE LAKES.
(The eastbound section of 168 is a totally different road and it does NOT go where you want to go - it takes you the opposite direction and AWAY from the Sierra.)
Dan
As of this point, you DO NOT UNDERSTAND the directions. If you go the way you seem to be describing you WILL GET LOST. I can't be responsible for this, and I feel compelled to point out that you are misunderstanding the route. Unless you are confident that you can see your error and understand the correct route, I advise you to get competent local directions when you arrive in Bishop and to do so before you head off in the wrong direction and get very lost.
I understand the almost frantic feeling of having just a very short time to take photographs in an area - but instead of racing to a 'destination', getting frustrated over the lack of explicit directions from the internet, attempting to set your tripod in the exact, correct spot - why not just relax and enjoy the journey?
Almost any of the drainages all along the 395 at this time of year offer gorgeous views, lovely fall color. You might see something others have missed, something that speaks only to you, something you are so glad you saw along the way.
As you drive south, be brave. Explore a little - take that road, find out where it leads. If it's a dead end photographically speaking, try the next one.
I guantee you will come back with some beatiful photographs.
I understand the almost frantic feeling of having just a very short time to take photographs in an area - but instead of racing to a 'destination', getting frustrated over the lack of explicit directions from the internet, attempting to set your tripod in the exact, correct spot - why not just relax and enjoy the journey?
Almost any of the drainages all along the 395 at this time of year offer gorgeous views, lovely fall color. You might see something others have missed, something that speaks only to you, something you are so glad you saw along the way.
As you drive south, be brave. Explore a little - take that road, find out where it leads. If it's a dead end photographically speaking, try the next one.
I guantee you will come back with some beatiful photographs.
The great joy of photographing the aspens is that they are everywhere, and you can find your own beautiful subjects simply by looking up into the range for color and then going there!
nugeny wrote:
Thanks Dan for all the help. Now I am oriented, will drive straight to north Lake 0
Bob
Hey Bob,
You are missing the point... do not drive straight to North Lake. If you do, you will probably be disappointed. In fact, while there are a couple of nice shots up there, you will have missed way better fall color if you head straight there... As someone just said, slow down, enjoy the ride, explore.... you can't miss the fall color... almost every road that heads into the mountains from 395 will lead you to fall color.... you can't miss...
But just in case... here is a guide for you... I am not sure if someone already posted this link, it's a very simple guide with a very simple map, but to me it's probably the #1 guide to fall color in the Eastern Sierra.... http://www.monocounty.org/docs/FallColorGuide.pdf
Bob, Either of two maps are excellent: AAA Eastern Sierra Guide Map or Benchmark Maps: Hwy 395- Carson City to Lone Pine. You can pick them up at the Interagency Visitor centers in Lee Vining or Lone Pine. Also available in restaurants, cafes, and gas stations throughout the valley.
Tim
You are missing the point... do not drive straight to North Lake. If you do, you will probably be disappointed. In fact, while there are a couple of nice shots up there, you will have missed way better fall color if you head straight there... As someone just said, slow down, enjoy the ride, explore.... you can't miss the fall color... almost every road that heads into the mountains from 395 will lead you to fall color.... you can't miss...
But just in case... here is a guide for you... I am not sure if someone already posted this link, it's a very simple guide with a very simple map, but to me it's probably the #1 guide to fall color in the Eastern Sierra.... http://www.monocounty.org/docs/FallColorGuide.pdf
Jim, I have been training for my GC hike in Nov. Today it was 10.5 miles in less than 3 hrs. That is why I keep saying "straight" to any where. thanks for all the info.
Bob
Tim Brooks wrote:
Bob, Either of two maps are excellent: AAA Eastern Sierra Guide Map or Benchmark Maps: Hwy 395- Carson City to Lone Pine. You can pick them up at the Interagency Visitor centers in Lee Vining or Lone Pine. Also available in restaurants, cafes, and gas stations throughout the valley.
Tim
thanks Tim, that is what I intend to do asa I arrive in Bishop.
bob
Unless you're flying into Bishop, my guess is you'll pass by either of the two Interagency Visitor Centers I listed above. You can ask those folks how the colors are doing. As others have mentioned, don't just beeline to a destination...You may find some of the best aspens (and backgrounds) on the way to a destination. You'll find that many aspen areas are within 10-15 mi from Rt. 395. The Sierra rise very steeply from the valley floor, so you'll be able to drive up to the lakes/aspens in a rather short distance. Go through this thread and you'll find great suggestions by the "locals".
Have fun, Tim
I've just begun my venture into landscape photography and planing a trip this weekend to the Bishop area. This thread has helped quite a bit. I live only about 3.5 hours south of Bishop and this will be my first time up there to photograph the fall colors. Can't wait!
I had a very busy work schedule this year, but I wanted to take the wife (and a new loaner Oly E-M1 of course) out for a brief vacation so I made plans to visit Parchers on Oct. 15-17. What colors, if any, will remain by then? It sounds like it will be full-blown winter by then, the way things are going now... :-(
I had a very busy work schedule this year, but I wanted to take the wife (and a new loaner Oly E-M1 of course) out for a brief vacation so I made plans to visit Parchers on Oct. 15-17. What colors, if any, will remain by then? It sounds like it will be full-blown winter by then, the way things are going now... :-(
=Matt=
The odds are that the colors right around Parcher's will be well past peak by then - some may be left, but they'll be on the downhill slope.
Don't dispair. In addition to the fact that this is a beautiful place to be at almost any time of the year, if you just head back down the canyon from Parchers, you'll likely find lower elevation aspens still around at that point.
Weasel_Loader wrote:
I've just begun my venture into landscape photography and planing a trip this weekend to the Bishop area. This thread has helped quite a bit. I live only about 3.5 hours south of Bishop and this will be my first time up there to photograph the fall colors. Can't wait!
Well, you will have a blast up there! It's a beautiful location and so much to see even without fall colors.
gdanmitchell wrote:
The odds are that the colors right around Parcher's will be well past peak by then - some may be left, but they'll be on the downhill slope.
Don't dispair. In addition to the fact that this is a beautiful place to be at almost any time of the year, if you just head back down the canyon from Parchers, you'll likely find lower elevation aspens still around at that point.
Dan
Considering that the odds are that we will be making a trip back into Bishop for the wife to shop and me to visit the Mountain Light gallery, looking for lower elevation color will definitely be on the agenda. :-)
I'm heading up to Bishop tomorrow and staying overnight. I can post some quick snaps Saturday evening to give everyone an idea. Using Saturday afternoon to find a good spot for Sunday morning.
That'd be great. I'm headed back down there a week from Monday, but our main emphasis is going to be on the Alabama Hills and the bristlecones in the White Mountains. We'll try for fall color, but I never do very well getting that to the point where I am pleased, so the emphasis for us will be the other two places.
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