Teton Reflection
teton reflection
Yellowstone NP
Images and location summary by Tim Wier
Trail Difficulty - EASY
I would rate the difficulty of this trail as 1.5 on a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being most difficult). It’s an easy 1/4 mile walk from parking area near just south of Schwabacher’s Landing. The hike to this location is on a well defined trail along the tributary leading west from the parking area.
GPS Coordinates & Elevation
6,567ft Elevation
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Directions
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From Jackson, WY - travel north on US-191 16 miles and then turn left onto Schwabacher’s Landing Rd. You will travel down a road (paved at first and then gravel) for 0.6 mile. The parking lot is at the end of the road.
Photography Tips
EXIF Data
Focal Length – 24 mm
Exposure – 1/10th sec @ f 8.0
ISO – 100
Date – June 27th
Time – 6:09 am
Best Time of Day to Shoot
This location can be photographed from sunrise to early morning before the sun gets to bright. The image above was taken ab0ut 20 minutes after sunrise (because there was a small cloud bank that blocked the sun for several minutes). Otherwise be ready to shoot around sunrise..
Best Time of Year
This location can be photographed whenever the park is open. Early June would most likely have more snow on the Tetons and late September would most likely include some Fall colors.
Lens(es) Needed
There are several ways to photograph from this spot. I choose to shoot with a wide angle to include the small grass near the water to help frame the shot. You can also zoom in a bit to just capture the beaver pond and mountain peaks.
Birds-Eye View
Permits
This location is in the Grand Teton National Park. Once in the park, no additional permit is required.
Direction of the Shot
The direction of the shots are west @ 290°.
Equipment Needed
Other than a sturdy tripod (as you might have to blend exposures) and a polarizer, there is no need for any special photography equipment.
Number of Other Photographers to Expect
The location of this shot is just south (500 yards) of the very famous and always busy Schwabacher’s Landing. However, this location is rarely visited as most visitors are focused on Schwabacher’s Landing.
Weather
The weather in the spring, summer, and fall is wonderful in the Jackson Hole area. Early morning before sunrise can be cold, and winter in the Jackson Hole area can be extremely cold.
Cell Service
Cell service in the park is much better than it was years ago. However, service at this location is still spotty.
Area Guides and Workshops
None