Best Photo Spots in California - Page 2

Cornerstone Sonoma is a collection of walkable gardens, shops, restaurants, and wine tasting rooms in Southern Sonoma County, California. Less than an hour north of San Francisco, it’s a beautiful place to spend an afternoon with a camera, grab some food, and enjoy a glass of wine. In the garden...

Pinnacles National Park (previously a National Monument) became the youngest National Park of United States. This is now the closest National Park to the SF Bay area and is a must visit for hikers, nature lovers and photographers. I first hiked the High Peaks Loop trail back in April, 2011....

2011 was a record snow year in California with a 200% Sierra Snow Pack compared to the average. This meant that when I backpacked to Round Top Lake in September 2011, it was still mid-summer in the high country. Snow was easily found on the northern slopes, creeks were flowing...

I first discovered the Ruby Lake/Creek area during a day hike and realized that it will be best photographed at dawn when the peaks glow in morning light with Ruby Creek serving as a foreground. So, I decided to backpack here and camp overnight the next year. The idea was...

The meadows are characterized by the meandering Tuolumne river and are much bigger in size than they look at a first glance. A photographer will benefit tremendously by spending a few hours exploring after parking the car at 1) Lambert Dome parking area or 2) Cathedral Lake trailhead. The former...

I have only ever done one balloon ride. I will definitely do more, as the experience is amazing and the photographic opportunities are outstanding. (more…)

This is a cool spot behind the baseball field that overlooks the Pacific Ocean which is a great spot in its own right. I parked and walked, close to sundown, along a path that runs horizontal to the ocean front though you are way higher overlooking the ocean. It had...

When my friend referred to this place he never used the term "arboretum", he said it's the "peacock place". Yes, there were many peacocks all around the arboretum but that was not the only attractive subject. This arboretum hosts a wide variety of flora from all around the world, especially...

This spot is located towards the west end of the beach where you can find half submerged rocks on the shore. You have to get to this spot in advance so that you will get a suitable location without any disturbances. Tripods are necessary as the surface is uneven and...

Probably the most famous view point in Death Valley, and rightfully so. This overlook offers great view of colorful Death Valley badlands. Best avoided in summer, due to high temperatures, but accessible all year, with no tripod restrictions. (more…)