 On December 21-22 of each year we experience the winter solstice. Here on Mount Rainier which is north of the 46th Parallel the noonday Sun appears at its lowest altitude above the horizon. Those that have studied Capture Mount Rainier know a little bit about that sweet time of day when the light is perfect. With the sun staying low on the horizon the good light is lengthened, and you don’t have to get up so darn early or stay up so darn late. Although I prefer shooting sunsets because I can scout my location in the light and I'm already up, shooting locations in the park are much more favorable towards sunrises, not sunsets. Many an early morning shot is missed due to laziness! If you have a hard time getting up for early shoots in the summer, now is your time to get those shots. When the road is open to Paradise there are many great opportunities for shooting there. As an added bonus with substantial snowpack you can access specific spots that would be off limits during peak wildflower season. (Don't want to be a meadow stomper...)
~ Adam Angel Comments are closed.
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