Nikon D810
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Lens
Shutter Speed
1/100 sec
Aperture
f/14
Focal Length
16mm
ISO
320
Japanese Tea Garden Rock Pathway
@misslexy76
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Open daily, Summer (3/1-10/31): 9am-6pm;Winter (11/1-2/28): 9am-4:45pm
Fee
Mon, Wed, Fri: FREE if entered by 10am, else $6.00 (Residents), $9.00 (Non-Residents)
Pack
- Wide-angle lens (16mm)
- Lens hood for glare protection
How to get there
N37° 46' 11.8668"W122° 28' 12.2988"
The featured image is of a rock path in the Japanese Tea Garden, located within Golden Gate Park.
Follow the trail around the garden to the Koi Fish pond area and you will find this spot!
View the GPS coordinate in satellite mode for a better sense of where I stood.
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Mid-day
All months of the year are suitable to photograph from within the Japanese Tea Garden. If you visit in the fall you may see color changes in the tree leafs.
By visiting mid-day you'll be able to catch sun bursts through the trees and get nice shadows.
I encourage you to arrive in the morning and during to the weekday; it'll be less busy then and easier for you to plan and get some awesome shots!
Field tips
I recommend using a wide-angle lens (16mm) because it’s a tight area and it’s best to incorporate as much of the environment as possible.
I centered myself on the bridge and got low to the ground to create a leading line in the foreground.
Keep an eye out for the sun and move around to create the sunburst effect.
The entire garden is full with photo opportunities. Get there early and explore!
Current weather
San Francisco, California
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Blue Hour
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Sunrise
14:49
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Golden Hour
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Sunset
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