New Donner Lake Sunset Photos

I recently had the opportunity to capture some stunning new Donner Lake sunset photos. It had been quite some time since I last took pictures of landscapes. Life has presented its fair share of challenges lately, with numerous changes to navigate. However, amidst all the chaos, there is a silver lining - I am moving into a brand new studio apartment conveniently located right across the street from this breathtaking location! After preparing myself a delicious dinner in my new pad, I noticed the sky transforming into a vibrant display of colors. Instead of driving for 15 minutes to reach my usual spot, I simply walked across the street with my gear. It only took me about 60 seconds to get there! During this time of year, these docks are frequently bustling with people, making it quite a task to find one that isn't occupied. However, in the evening and early morning, there are usually one or two docks available. In my spare time, I have also taken up fishing from these docks and even have the luxury of dragging my kayak across the street for a peaceful paddle. Living here truly is an incredible experience! As I settle into my new living situation, I am excited to have more opportunities to capture the beauty of Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe in my photographs. You can expect to see more of my work being shared soon.

The photo above, labeled A, was taken approximately three minutes before the photo below, labeled B. Both were captured using a Canon 5DSr camera and a 24-105mm lens.

I must admit, I am torn between these two shots. Photo A showcases vibrant orange clouds, while Photo B boasts pink clouds and showcases a silhouette of a pine tree in the foreground. Which one do you prefer?

Thank you for taking the time to view my photos. As mentioned earlier, I am eager to get back to shooting and sharing more of my work soon. I hope you are having a wonderful day!

Scott Thompson
Scott Shots Photography
www.ScottShotsPhoto.com

(Blog post written by Scott Thompson, then enhanced by AI. Testing out AI performance)

Cross Country Ski Photoshoot with Martin Benes MVB Coaching

 

Join me on a quick photo adventure with Martin Benes of MVB Coaching. Martin offers in-person and online coaching for nordic skiing, backcountry skiing, marathon running and more. If you participate in endurance sports, you could benefit from Martin's guidance. Check out what he has to offer at https://mvbcoaching.com.

The "keeper" photos from the shoot can be seen at the end of the video. Camera settings are briefly discussed but this is more of a "plug" for Martin. I truly appreciate the new skill he has taught me and it has been fun getting out to winter locations with the camera, further and faster.

We met up at a nearby higher elevation location that still has plenty of snow. Really, it's kind of ridiculous that there is still this much snow in Truckee/Tahoe this time of year... It was very foggy at times yesterday, and the sun popped out a few times. This made for some very different looks and Martin ended up with many new "keeper" photos for his website and social media. Here are some of them:

These were all shot handheld with a Canon 5DSr and a 24-205mm lens. No flash was needed as the light was pretty flat and the shadows on Martin did not need to be filled in with a bit of extra light like is sometimes needed on sunny days. The ISO was 400 and the shutter speed was 1/400th of a second. The camera was set to shutter speed priority, so the aperture varied depending on the light.

Martin coaches everyone from olympians to beginner goof-balls like me. You can really see it in the photos that he knows what he is doing. He had perfect ski posture in every shot. Martin also shot a little video of me and you can really see that I am a beginner, lol. My technique and posture need a few more lessons...

 

Thanks for looking!

Scott Thompson
Scott Shots Photography
www.ScottShotsPhoto.com

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/