IT'S  ABOUT LIGHT

Without a light source, an image cannot be captured on film, unless you are using infrared film. So when is natural light at its optimum? The simple answer is dawn to dusk. My favorite time is the last couple hours before complete sunset. Early mornings are great too, but you have to be an early riser to get up and get to your site. For great sunset opportunites, visit Shenandoah National Park (left). There are many vehicle turnouts along the entire length of the park.

Shenandoah National Park

The deep valley of Yosemite National Park provides great lighting conditions in both early morning and late afternoon (right). Consider a visit to Yosemite National Park and take some photographs of El Capitan, the most dominant rock formation in the park.

Yosemite National Park

Wildlife is most active during late afternoons through the early morning hours. Here, two mule deer spar for their place in the herd's hierarchy (left). Remember to respect wildlife. Do not feed, harass, or approach wildlife. You are in their environment.

"EVERY BLADE OF GRASS, A STUDY"

Yosemite National Park

Photographs copyright David S. Edwards