Go for 2, 3, 4 or 5 days, for a broad range of photography; members and guests socializing; on an active photography vacation that's an exceptional value for money. I don't expect the majority to go for the full 5 days.
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The trip is during the peak autumn change of color (as can best be forecasted), and for a range of locations, as the peak color varies by location. The trip takes place when the moon's phase is full or near full. Sunrise is at 7:00am and, sunset is at 6:45pm.
The Detailed Eastern Sierra Field Trip 2025 Plan will be in the Field Trip section and ready before the end of June - for now it is a place holder and work in progress.
Socializing is a big part of the trip, bringing guests and spouses is encouraged and carpooling is strongly encouraged. You will have multiple recommended photography destinations and times to choose from, as well as the main plan. Or find your own places to visit and photograph.
See our official hotels, using them makes it easier for us to get together at the beginning or end of the day.
I strongly recommend booking hotels now even if you are considering going on this trip but are undecided. These hotels have reasonable no cost cancelation (but check cancelation terms when booking as terms may change), some hotels offer lower prices with no cancelation rights which is not recommended. Booking now means you locked in a great price if prices go up. If the prices go down, cancel your booking and re-book at the lower price.
There is good, updated information on the Internet for where the change of color conditions is best, so our plan will take advantage of this information during the trip.
Trip Highlights Include:
| Stops along the way to Yosemite |
The detailed trip plan will have recommended worthwhile places to stop for photography, a place worth the visit, food, etc. while traveling between the Bay Area and Yosemite. This is so you don't need to drive for more than 90 minutes without a good break, and the drive is enjoyable.
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| Glacier Peak |
Sunset & Golden Hour on Oct 1. Sunrise & Golden Hour on Oct 2. This is a spectacular overlook of Yosemite Valley, that Northern Californian visitors frequently miss. I'm planning to do both sunset and sunrise. It's your choice to do one, both or neither.
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| Yosemite Valley and Tioga Rdon Oct 2 and Oct 5 |
There are many great spots for photography along the way from Glacier Peak to Mono Lake. Recommendations will be given in an update to the detailed trip web page.
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| Mono Lake |
A distinctive lake, with Tufta towers of limestone formed in and near the lake give it an other worldly appearance.Sunset, Golden Hour and Blue hour on Oct 2.
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| Bodie |
This is a famous western ghost town. The plan is to go to Bodie for Sunset, Golden Hour and Blue hour on Oct 3. I'm working to getting rangers to allow us to stay after regular park hours. A great opportunity for those wanting to bring their own lighting.
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| June Lake |
This covers a wide area with very different landscapes. Many recommendations will be made in the detailed trip plan.
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| Mammoth Lakes |
IncludingDevils Postpile National Monument, and Rainbow Falls. |
The Following are places some or all of us will go to depending upon change of color conditions when we are there.
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Silver Lake
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Near June Lake, a yearly great spot for change of color and mountain range backgrounds |
Lake Sabrina
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and Sabrina Basin in Bishop area. |
Hot Creek Geologic Site
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Near June Lake |
| Laws Railroad Museum & Historic Site |
Worth a stop if in Bishop Area near Hwy 395. Not for fall colors but outdoor old town, old railroad and late 1800 & early 1900 artifacts.
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