Nikon D810
Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G Lens
Shutter Speed
30 sec
Aperture
f/13
Focal Length
78mm
ISO
200
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
@misslexy76
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
- Telephoto lens (78mm)
- Tripod
- Neutral Density Filter
How to get there
N37° 56' 38.5116"W122° 28' 48.2844"
The featured photo of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge was taken from a park area at the start of the bride on the San Rafael side.
Route yourself to the GPS and park - it's as easy as that!
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Sunrise
All months of the year are suitable to photograph the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
This location faces the east towards sunrise, so that’s my recommended time to visit!
Field tips
By using a telephoto lens (78mm) you’ll be able to bring the bridge closer into the viewer’s perpsective.
I tend to make good use of my tripod and filters at this location, as it faces the sunrise to the east. The rising sun can overexpose your photograph.
Experiment with the balancing of your image. I composed the bridge to be in the middle and across my photograph, and gave a bit more space to the clouds in the background vs. the water in the foreground.
Current weather
San Rafael, California
Clear
52o
F
Thu
55o
41o
Fri
58o
48o
Sat
59o
51o
Sun
60o
51o
Mon
58o
50o
Blue Hour
14:42
52o
Clear
Sunrise
15:11
52o
Clear
Golden Hour
24:11
52o
Clear
Sunset
24:51
52o
Clear
Do nearby
The beach near San Quentin State Prison is right on the other side of the freeway, and after just one more freeway exit you will find plenty of shopping and great food.
Locations nearby
