The best times to photograph landscapes are the golden hours of the day. Depending on who you ask, the golden hours are defined differently. Most photographers would include the first hour and last hour of sunlight of the day. Images shot during these times typically have softer light; warmer tones; and longer shadows. This is due to the fact that the light must travel through more of the Earth’s atmosphere as the sun is close to the horizon. This...
A great place to photograph Half Dome is at Sentinel Bridge. As the sun begins to set, Half Dome is bathed in a wonderful warm glow. Over the span of 20 minutes, the shadows start moving up to the top of Half Dome. This shot was taken when it was fully illuminated. If you are planning to take this shot, get to the bridge early to set up your tripod as it becomes very crowded quickly.
Len Saltiel spent his career in the financial services industry in various management positions. Upon leaving the corporate world, he became an enthusiast photographer. Len began his interest in photography in the early eighties after acquiring a GAF film camera. He later transitioned to Minolta film cameras. Len
Learn MoreLen Saltiel spent his career in the financial services industry in various management positions. Upon leaving the corporate world, he became an enthusiast photographer. Len began his interest in photography in the early eighties after acquiring a GAF film camera. He later transitioned to Minolta film cameras. Len
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