Mono Lake

malachite · Sep 18, 2005

Been a long time since I've taken a picture during the day

Had no idea we were going to be passing by Mono Lake or I would have planned on spending more time there. So here's my one decent shot while having to wrestle for tripod space between all the Asian tourists. Even though I was the only one there at that spot that spoke English, one the of the guys there tapped me on the sholder to point out the 7 Nikon D70's all in one row, all pointing at the same thing. So here's my non-original, 1 of 7 in existence, image of Mono Lake..........

LaFoto · Sep 19, 2005

Malachite!
Wow!
To see YOU back on here is wow-y in itself!
And then this photo... very cool.
But where is your photo of all the lenses pointing in the same direction?

Alison · Sep 19, 2005

What a breathtaking spot. The mountains in the background are just amazing. Enjoyed your story as well, photographers speak in a common language

Hope you'll post more, I've missed your photos!

vonnagy · Sep 19, 2005

mike, is this where the pink floyd album art from wish you were here was taken? It looks oddly familar. Solid shot matey, your shot is the only one that ended up in this forum so that already puts you a step ahead of the others

Chiller · Sep 19, 2005

Awesome shot. I really like this one.

Raymond J Barlow · Sep 19, 2005

very cool view,, where is this place., and what am I seeing out there on ths lake?

pursuer · Sep 19, 2005

Very nice, I love the colors and that background is amazing.

malachite · Sep 19, 2005

Raymond J Barlow said:
very cool view,, where is this place., and what am I seeing out there on ths lake?

They're 'tufas'......limestone.......the ones above are around 6' tall.

Mono Lake is one of those places that's photographed to death. Tons of photo workshops happen there. Read all about it here

Sunrise it seems is the best time to shoot though. The evening magic hour only lasts about 30 seconds and isn't too spectacular as the sun is going down behind a bunch of mountains and is outta view before the light is really good anyway.

But then it seems I shoot by moonlight the best so a return trip is going to be a necessity.

M @ k o · Sep 19, 2005

Very nice photo. Nice colour combo also.

Raymond J Barlow · Sep 19, 2005

malachite said:
They're 'tufas'......limestone.......the ones above are around 6' tall.

Mono Lake is one of those places that's photographed to death. Tons of photo workshops happen there. Read all about it here

Sunrise it seems is the best time to shoot though. The evening magic hour only lasts about 30 seconds and isn't too spectacular as the sun is going down behind a bunch of mountains and is outta view before the light is really good anyway.

But then it seems I shoot by moonlight the best so a return trip is going to be a necessity.

wow, amazing place!! thanks so much for the info!