Milky Way Shoot Video and More New Photos

The Milky Way shoot Saturday morning was successful. But I also stuck around for sunrise, and that was a successful shoot too! The Milky Way shot is in my last post, and the sunrise photos are below. But first... I put together a little behind the scenes YouTube video, so you can have a bit of a look at the fun involved with this type of shoot. Also, I shot an Instagram Live video. I can't seem to download and share that, so if you're bored and would like to see the sunrise with me, here is a link to that: Instagram Live Video

Okay, this first photo is actually of the sliver moon rising above the mountains. It was only visible for a few minutes before it disappeared behind the clouds, a pleasant sight to see!



This next one was a predawn shot, a few cars were driving on Old Highway 40 and over Rainbow Bridge. I thought it made for a nice scene.

And this one of the sun actually rising above the horizon has proved to be rather popular on other social medias. I love the warm tones of that first light on the bridge.

Thanks for looking and watching. I hope you all had or are having a great day!

Scott Thompson
Scott Shots Photography
www.TruckeeTahoePhotos.com

Video: Milky Way Photoshoot Adventure

I finally put together the little video that I shot while out photographing the Milky Way a few days ago. I already shared the photo HERE, but this video gives you a behind the scenes look and few tips from the shoot.

Thank you for watching, and I hope you are all having a great day!

Scott Thompson
Scott Shots Photography

www.TruckeeTahoePhotos.com

Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe - Sunset Photo Shoot - Video

 

Join me for a behind the scenes look at my recent sunset photo shoot above Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe. Camera settings and techiques are discussed. The "keeper" photos are shown throughout the video.

Prints are available of the images in this video. For more information, please visit my "Recent Work Gallery"

Thank you for watching!

Scott Thompson
Scott Shots Photography
www.ScottShotsPhoto.com

Icicle Photo Adventure In Truckee, California

Join me on a little hunt for icicles above Donner Lake in Truckee, California. Photography techniques are discussed and keeper images are shown. I also posted the "keeper" photos on the blockchain yesterday: https://peakd.com/hive-194913/@scottshots/new-icy-abstract-photos-which-one-do-you-like-best

These images are available for purchasing as fine art prints here: https://www.scottshotsphoto.com/gallery/Recent-Work-Gallery/G0000CWVA3mDd9tE/

Thank you for watching!

Scott Thompson
Scott Shots Photography
www.ScottShotsPhoto.com

Paradise Lake Photo Adventure (Video)

Join me on a backpacking trip to Paradise Lake, located in the Tahoe area, about 5 miles behind Castle Peak. Photography gear and techniques are discussed and a bit of the adventure is shown.

Prints of the photos featured in the video can be purchased from my website here: https://www.scottshotsphoto.com/gallery/Paradise-Lake-Photo-Adventure/G0000N2D17yudY6I

Donner Summit Milky Way Photoshoot

Join me on a late night photoshoot above Donner Lake in Truckee, California where I photograph the Milky Way and discuss a bit of techniques (shot 4-20-2023). It was cold out there! But the final results were worth it. I ended up with a great Milky Way photo that can be seen at the end of the video. Thanks for watching! 

The photo will soon be available as prints here: https://www.scottshotsphoto.com/galle... 

Scott Shots Photography print are on exhibit and available for purchase at: 

Gallery 5830' in Downtown Truckee, California - https://gallery5830.com/ 

Art Obsessions in Reno, Nevada - https://www.facebook.com/art.obsessio... 

and at The Genoa Gallery in Genoa, Nevada - http://www.thegenoagallery.com/

Donner Lake Panoramic Photoshoot With Quill Dog

Join Quill dog and I for a little sunny day photo adventure above Donner lake in Truckee, California.

Camara settings and techniques are discussed. The "keeper" photos are at the end of the video. 

The photos will soon be available as prints here: https://www.scottshotsphoto.com/galle... 

Scott Shots Photography print are on exhibit and available for purchase at: 

Gallery 5830' in Downtown Truckee, California - https://gallery5830.com/ 

Art Obsessions in Reno, Nevada - https://www.facebook.com/art.obsessio... 

and at The Genoa Gallery in Genoa, Nevada - http://www.thegenoagallery.com/

Donner Lake Photo Adventure with Quill Dog (video and photos)

Quill dog and I got out for another snowshoe hike yesterday while it was dumping snow, again... It's been snowing a lot so I decided that we would take a big hike to a favorite spot of Quill's - Dog Beach at Donner Lake, in Truckee, California. I'm not sure if that's what it's officially called but if you say "dog beach" to any Truckee local, they know exactly where you are talking about.

I shot a quick video while out there. It was a big hike but not a lot of photography was accomplished as the wet heavy snow made it impossible to keep the lens dry. I was only able to fire off a few photos before the lens was wet and the photos were blurry. The video is a quick look at our adventure. Not much in the way of photo advice or tutorials, just a quick look at the day in the life of a Truckee photographer and his dog.

Here are the "keeper" photos, all available as large fine art prints. Shot on a Canon 5DS R with a 24-105mm lens.

Thanks for looking. Cheers!

Scott Thompson
Scott Shots Photography
www.ScottShotsPhoto.com

YouTube Videos Of My Photography - New

A little sunrise photo adventure above Donner Lake in Truckee, California. It's been a few years since I've shot one of my photo adventures. 

And here's a little recent YouTube Short of an icy Donner Lake shoreline.

I'm a bit out of practice but I hope to start shooting more of these "behind the scenes" videos of my photography sessions soon. Thanks for looking and I hope you are all having a great day!

-Scott Thompson

Lake Tahoe TV Interview - I Was On TV!

I was recently interviewed by Lake Tahoe TV and was asked to talk about Kings Beach and the Vista Gallery, where I sell my landscape photography prints out of. Sadly, I missed seeing the footage air on the actual TV, but it was also uploaded to YouTube, here it is:



Thank you for looking!

-Scott Thompson