Mentor Series Mt. Rainier Photo Workshop
Image above: Mt. Rainier meadows in fall colors. Nikon D4, Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8G, Focal Length: 60mm, Aperture: f/8, Shutter Speed: 1/250s, Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto, Exposure Comp.:- 0.3EV, Metering: Matrix, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100
By Michelle Alten-Kaehler
Mount Rainier’s snow-capped peak appeared yesterday morning out of the clouds like a beautiful child, proudly emerging from her hiding place after a day of rainy weather. The morning was clear and warm with the glow of Indian summer. Tufts of red and amber lit up the alpine meadow. I had joined Wolf at the end of the Mentor Series workshop he led along with photographer Tamara Lackey. It was clear to me why this group of devoted and amicable photographers came here from all over the country–the mountain, particularly at this time of year, is mesmerizing. The determined photographers had padded along the trail at Reflection Lake before sunrise and captured the dome, awash in a morning light, as the curtain of darkness had lifted. I was happy to meet such a great and passionate group and know that they enjoyed a mountain that is a Northwest treasure. I know Wolfgang thoroughly enjoyed the group and eagerly anticipates the Mentor Series Juneau workshop in 2017.
None of the photos have been manipulated. They are untouched and posted as they were shot, only reduced in size for the web.
Our group
Mt. Rainier meadows in fall colors during light rain. Nikon D500, Lens: VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G, Focal Length: 110mm, Aperture: f/4.8, Shutter Speed: 1/30s, Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto, Exposure Comp.:-0.3EV, Metering: Matrix, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100,
Mountain ash berries during light rain. Nikon D500, Lens: VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G, Focal Length: 400mm, Aperture: f/11, Shutter Speed: 1/6s, Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto, Exposure Comp.:-0.3EV, Metering: Matrix, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100,
A Yellow Pine Chipmunk (Tamias amoenus) eating Mountain ash berries. Nikon D500, Lens: VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G, Focal Length: 400mm, Aperture: f/6.3, Shutter Speed: 1/250s, Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto, Exposure Comp.:-0.3EV, Metering: Matrix, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 2000,
Mountain ash leaf in fall colors. Nikon D500, Lens: VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G, Focal Length: 400mm, Aperture: f/10, Shutter Speed: 1/25s, Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto, Exposure Comp.:-0.3EV, Metering: Matrix, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100,
View of the Ohanapecosh Valley during rain. . Nikon D500, Lens: VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G, Focal Length: 400mm, Aperture: f/5.6, Shutter Speed: 1/50s, Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto, Exposure Comp.:-0.3EV, Metering: Matrix, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100,
On the way to the Grove of Patriarchs. Nikon D4, Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8G, Focal Length: 35mm, Aperture: f/5.6, Shutter Speed: 1/80s, Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto, Exposure Comp.:-0.3EV, Metering: Matrix, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 800
Fallen tree in the Grove of Patriarchs. Nikon D4, Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8G, Focal Length: 29mm, Aperture: f/16, Shutter Speed: 2.5s, Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto, Exposure Comp.:-0.3EV, Metering: Matrix, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100
Detail of a knot on a fallen tree in the Grove of Patriarchs. Nikon D4, Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8G, Focal Length: 26mm, Aperture: f/16, Shutter Speed: 4s, Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto, Exposure Comp.:-0.3EV, Metering: Matrix, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100
A trekker is posing in the Grove of Patriarchs. Nikon D4, Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8G, Focal Length: 35mm, Aperture: f/16, Shutter Speed: 2.5s, Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto, Exposure Comp.:-0.3EV, Metering: Matrix, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100
Detail of Narada Falls. Nikon D4, Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8G, Focal Length: 35mm, Aperture: f/16, Shutter Speed: 1.6s, Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto, Exposure Comp.:-0.7EV, Metering: Matrix, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100
Mentor Series Trekkers photographing Narada Falls. Nikon D4, Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8G, Focal Length: 70mm, Aperture: f/3.2, Shutter Speed: 1/40s, Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto, Exposure Comp.:-0.3EV, Metering: Matrix, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100
Portrait of a Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus saturates). Nikon D500, Lens: VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G, Focal Length: 400mm, Aperture: f/9, Shutter Speed: 1/320s, Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto, Exposure Comp.:-0.3EV, Metering: Matrix, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100,
Detail of the Nisqually Glacier on Mt. Rainier in early morning light. Nikon D500, Lens: VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G, Focal Length: 400mm, Aperture: f/5.6, Shutter Speed: 1/100s, Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto, Exposure Comp.:-0.0EV, Metering: Matrix, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100,
Stars over Mt. Rainier from Reflection Lakes. Nikon D4, Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8G, Focal Length: 26mm, Aperture: f/2.8, Shutter Speed: 28s, Exposure Mode: Manual, Exposure Comp.:-0.0EV, Metering: Matrix, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 3200
Clouds being illuminated by the rising sun at Reflection Lakes. Nikon D4, Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8G, Focal Length: 70mm, Aperture: f/9, Shutter Speed: 1/80s, Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto, Exposure Comp.:-0.3EV, Metering: Matrix, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100
Mt. Rainier at sunrise. Nikon D4, Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8G, Focal Length: 34mm, Aperture: f/16, Shutter Speed: 1/15s, Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto, Exposure Comp.:-1.0EV, Metering: Matrix, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100
For future Mentor Series Treks please go to: http://www.popphoto.com/mentorseries