Photographing Mt. Adams in Washington State

07/20/2006 06:53:43 PM · #1

I sure hope someone can advise me. I'm going to the Mt. Adams area tomorrow and want to capture the mountain in evening & sunset light. I haven't decided yet where I'm staying. My sole purpose of this trip is to photograph Mt. Adams. Thanks!

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/20/2006 06:59:44 PM · #2

If you want the mountain lit by the sunset light you better be on the western side of the mountain. If you want pictures of the sunset including the mountain you'll have to be on the other side ... : )

Sorry, I'm not familiar enough with that part of Washington to be of any specific help, but after you post some pictures I'll know more.

Beetle

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/20/2006 07:13:06 PM · #3

Bring a graduated neutral density filter. It will help you properly expose both the white, glary mountain as well as the darker, green foreground.

07/20/2006 07:17:03 PM · #4

Originally posted by GeneralE:

I had that one figured out LOL.

07/20/2006 07:21:50 PM · #5

Originally posted by Beetle:

Bring a graduated neutral density filter. It will help you properly expose both the white, glary mountain as well as the darker, green foreground.

Excellent advice. I'm am quite a proponent of using the graduated filter :)

One example where I used it. I was actually facing the sun in this shot that now hangs as 24 x 36 on our office wall.

If I don't get any location advice, I'll probably ask at the Ranger station.

Beetle

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/20/2006 07:28:52 PM · #6

Here is one of Mt Rainier, taken two days ago at about noon.

I had to hand-hold the Cokin filter because I used the 10-22 lens (too wide for the holder), but it still worked and made a huge difference to the photo.

P.S. Love your Mt Baker shot

07/21/2006 01:42:14 AM · #7

Originally posted by Beetle:

Beetle, that's a gorgeous photo of Rainier! You did such a good job with the filter that it's not noticeable. I might have to handhold mine too, if I can find it. Otheriwse I'll bracket and blend.

Where were you when you got the Rainier photo?

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/21/2006 01:48:05 AM · #8

I have some photos of Mt. Rainier taken from a steam train which makes a summer tourist run up near it, though most of my shots of it are over the water of southern Puget Sound.

07/22/2006 01:41:20 PM · #9

Originally posted by GeneralE:

I have some photos of Mt. Rainier taken from a steam train which makes a summer tourist run up near it, though most of my shots of it are over the water of southern Puget Sound.

I have changed my plans to go next weekend. I didn't want to be anywhere where the temperature was going to be 107 deg. I would like to know more about that train! That sounds like such a beautiful drive.

I didn't see your Mt. Rainier photo in your portfolio :( Anyway, I have decided to make my way to Takhlakh lake next weekend and get the photo I want.

Thanks for the help, Paul.

RayEthier

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

07/22/2006 01:48:47 PM · #10

Originally posted by joanns:

Beetle, Where were you when you got the Rainier photo?

This image was taken very near the Sunrise Visitor Center at Mount Rainier. I know this because Beetle was gracious enough to ferry this old horse up that mountain so he too could try his hand at taking a nice image of Mount Rainier... with the ensuing result that he purloined one of Beetle's images. :O)

Have a great day,

Ray

Message edited by author 2006-07-22 15:24:59.

RayEthier

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

07/22/2006 03:28:17 PM · #11

Originally posted by joanns:

I would like to know more about that train! That sounds like such a beautiful drive.

Some information on that train can be had here: Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad

Ray

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/22/2006 03:48:35 PM · #12

Here are some at pBase -- pretty much shot from just one short stretch through this river valley.

07/22/2006 03:55:17 PM · #13

Originally posted by RayEthier:

Originally posted by joanns:

Beetle, Where were you when you got the Rainier photo?

This image was taken very near the Sunrise Visitor Center at Mount Rainier. I know this because Beetle was gracious enough to ferry this old horse up that mountain so he too could try his hand at taking a nice image of Mount Rainier... with the ensuing result that he purloined one of Beetle's images. :O)

Have a great day,

Cool, I like the angle a lot.

Ray

07/22/2006 03:56:06 PM · #14

Originally posted by RayEthier:

Originally posted by joanns:
I would like to know more about that train! That sounds like such a beautiful drive.

Some information on that train can be had here: Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad

Ray

I might have to take a trip on that. Might be fun for my nephew too when he comes to visit next month. Thanks!

07/22/2006 03:56:44 PM · #15

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Here are some at pBase -- pretty much shot from just one short stretch through this river valley.

Thanks! I really like your Sunrise one.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/22/2006 04:14:22 PM · #16

The sunrise might be my best-ever picture ... it was taken at a different place -- over the water of south Puget Sound.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/22/2006 05:12:01 PM · #17

Originally posted by vprndsg:

And I plan hiking up Mt. Rainer and Mt. St Helens. And i was wondering what advice, and tips people have for mountain/ landscape photography.

In day light, is a tripod still necessary? Could i get away with handheld?
Things like that.

Edit: I'm an idiot and see almost an identical thread about a question almost exactly the same, though you can still reply if you have any broad advice or anything

You can't really "hike up" Mt. Rainier -- I believe several people have died climbing it each of the past few years. They have just opened Mt. St. Helens to groups hiking to the crater rim -- guided and limited to (I think) 100 people/day -- better check with the National Park Service for reservations.

Message edited by author 2006-07-22 17:14:27.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/22/2006 05:14:05 PM · #18

Originally posted by dickwilhelm:

Mt St. Helens.

Three hand-held shots stitched together.

Probably don't need a tripod for daytime but would be handy for sunrise and sunset.

I presume you are aware that they just opened up the trail to the crater's rim. Need to get a permit and I suspect there will be lots of applicants.

Enjoy
Dick

vprndsg

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon

07/22/2006 05:28:57 PM · #19

I plan on hiking up Mt. Rainer and Mt. St Helens. And i was wondering what advice, and tips people have for mountain/ landscape photography.

In day light, is a tripod still necessary? Could i get away with handheld?
Things like that.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/22/2006 05:43:36 PM · #20

I transferred your post already : )

vprndsg

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon

07/22/2006 06:55:39 PM · #21

haha, oh..didnt see that, once again.

thanks.

margiemu

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/22/2006 06:58:17 PM · #22

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by vprndsg:
And I plan hiking up Mt. Rainer and Mt. St Helens. And i was wondering what advice, and tips people have for mountain/ landscape photography.

In day light, is a tripod still necessary? Could i get away with handheld?
Things like that.

Edit: I'm an idiot and see almost an identical thread about a question almost exactly the same, though you can still reply if you have any broad advice or anything

You can't really "hike up" Mt. Rainier -- I believe several people have died climbing it each of the past few years. They have just opened Mt. St. Helens to groups hiking to the crater rim -- guided and limited to (I think) 100 people/day -- better check with the National Park Service for reservations.

There are some nice shorter hikes around Mt. Rainier, though not to the top.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/22/2006 08:28:03 PM · #23

Originally posted by GeneralE:

The sunrise might be my best-ever picture ... it was taken at a different place -- over the water of south Puget Sound.

And thanks to whoever just bought a 16x20 print! If you see this, please let me know if it looks OK ...