Outdoor Photographer - UK (2019-11)

Best Times
Spring, summer and autumn all offer fantastic photograph-
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be found from June through August. Early spring will offer
plenty of snow on the surrounding mountains. Mountain
snow levels wane in late summer and are replenished in
early autumn. Autumn and spring mornings frequently
enjoy a layer of mist over the lake, offering added interest
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While planning for golden-hour shoots is wise, midday
photography can be rewarding with cooperative cloud
formations. Morning will provide the most solitude at
Sparks, and evenings will often include paddlers enjoying
the lake’s crystal-clear waters.
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outings after defying gloomy forecasts and making the trip,

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Iconic views of the lake can be found near the boat

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main parking lot. Intrepid photographers shouldn’t stop

there, as equally beautiful and less-photographed perspec-

tives are available elsewhere along the shores of magical

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Contact: Visit Bend, visitbend.com.

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