Last updated on February 21st, 2023 at 08:59 am
Description of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park Photo
I photographed the image below of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park in August of 2021. My family and I drove the Going-to-the-Sun Road from St. Mary, Montana to West Glacier, Montana. Glacier National Park was the last stop for us on a two-week road trip.
With it being summertime, there was not much snow in the mountains in the background of this photo, but it was still a beautiful site to see. Lake McDonald is one of the last sites to see at the end of the Going-to-the-Sun Road before you get to West Glacier. This lake is 10 miles long and nearly 500 feet deep. Although I didn’t see any wildlife while at the lake, it is said that many flourishes in the valley of Lake McDonald. Common wildlife animals include bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk, black bears, and deer.
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Camera Settings
This Lake McDonald Glacier National Park photo was photographed with these camera settings:
- Camera Body: Canon EOS 6D Mark II
- Shutter Speed: 1/800 seconds
- Lens Aperture: f/9
- Focal Length: 24 mm
- ISO: 250
- Image Quality: RAW
Related Photos
Look at the gallery below to see some more of my favorite Glacier National Park photos that I have photographed. The photo above can also be found in the gallery below. This photo is available to buy as a print or digital download.
Glacier National Park and St. Mary Lake during the morning.
A view of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park with rocks
Mountains and peaks at Glacier National Park with wildflowers
I started out using 35mm point and shoot cameras, then upgraded to a 35mm DSL camera when I was in college. Finally, the world of digital DSL cameras was introduced. Gone are the days of having to wait for your film to be developed to see what you captured. From that point on, photography has been so much fun!
As a photographer, I draw inspiration from both the natural world and human experience. I strive to capture moments of raw beauty and to use photos as a testament to the power of storytelling through imagery. I am a firm believer that memories last a lifetime and are more precious than any physical thing you could own. Through my lens, I like to provoke connections between the viewer and any memories my photographs can bring back to life.
