I lived in South Lake Tahoe 1996-2003. My family still lives there and I am so blessed to return home often to enjoy nature, family and a familiar vibe that is apart of my soul. I put on a pair of fishing waders and wondered a half mile out into the lake during a crisp thanksgiving twilight. Wait deep in fridged, clear water I approached this couple on their romantic paddle. I was able to not only capture a fun over/under landscape, but was able to document an authentic moment of magic between two lovers in this majestic scape. I think we each can see a bit of our selves if we project our imagination into the powerful photo. The shot of Emerald Bay is one of my favorite night landscapes to date!
What is over/under water photography?
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Over/under photography captures both above and below the waterline in a single frame. For this Tahoe shot, I waded half a mile out into the lake in fishing waders to position the camera at the perfect height across the surface.
Why photograph Lake Tahoe in the evening?
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Evening light on Lake Tahoe produces some of the most atmospheric conditions in the Sierra — twilight colors reflecting off clear water, with the surrounding peaks softening into silhouette. Emerald Bay at night remains one of my favorite landscapes.
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