Mono Lake Tufas, USA
Ron Leckie
Ron Leckie www.ronleckie.com
Mono Lake Tufas, USA
Ron Leckie
Ron Leckie www.ronleckie.com
Mono Lake Tufas, USA
David Archer
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Mono Lake Tufas, USA
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USA Mono Lake Tufas

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This spot faces east so is not the obvious direction to catch the sunset sky. However, the high clouds spread the light and colour to give this soft sunset with pastel colouring.

Photography Tips

Sunrise and sunset are the best times. Sunrise especially tends to come with calm water and a long exposure (10 sec @ f11 and ISO 100 on 45mm lens setting) will give it great reflections. With the high contrast between the tufa rock shadows and the sky, I usually take 5 bracketed shots and merge some or all in HDR software to capture the details.

The sunrise shot was more "fiery". That morning looked like it would be a "bust" as the sky was covered in darker clouds - however, it all of a sudden opened up and the sunlight gave a dramatic colour to this scene. Not so long an exposure on this @ 1/6 sec. at f11 and ISO 100 on a 17mm wide angle.

Travel Information

395 to Lee Vining and then follow the signs to Mono Lake South Tufa Area.
I've used Murphey's Motel which is basic but comfortable and open year-round. Another is Lake View Lodge.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Just a few people
Best Timing Sunset in spring
Sunrise & Sunset 06:42 - 16:41 | current local time: 06:46
Photo Themes Long Exposure Sunset

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