Manzanita Lake in Lassen | Northern California Landscape Photography

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The roads and trails close during the winter in Mount Lassen Volcanic National Park. But, if you'd like to snowshoe, cross-country ski, or walk the trails, you are welcome to do so. When I arrived at Manzanita Lake, the small parking lot contained two other cars. I knew it would be a great day to enjoy the snow and sun at the lake while being surrounded in nature dressed in snow.

Photography Techniques

grid of four photo showing snow and long exposure water in river

Snow and stream near Manzanita Lake, Lassen Volcanic NP

Utilizing long exposures for the above images helped to slow down the movement of the water.

 
3 intimate views of snow-covered Mount Lassen

Snow on Mount Lassen at Manzanita Lake, Lassen Volcanic NP

Intimate landscapes with a telephoto lens captured the ice, snow, and trees on the side of the sleeping volcano.

Manzanita Lake

2 photos Manzanita lake and walking trail covered in snow

Mount Lassen at Manzanita Lake, Lassen Volcanic NP

snow and bare branches with intentional camera movement

Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) results in creative blur.

snow and bare branches with intentional camera movement

ICM blur at Mount Lassen Volcanic National Park.

My view of Manzanita Lake, frozen and covered with snow from the trail. The bare trees lended themselves as subjects for some in-camera motion creating a blur of the snowy landscape.

Self Portrait

person crossing footbridge covered in snow at Lassen Volcanic NP

Self portrait at Manzanita Lake, Lassen Volcanic NP

I set up my tripod to capture myself in this lovely winter scene of snow and sun.

Get out there and enjoy a wonderful winter season!

 

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