Capturing Kings Canyon's Lakes and Rivers

While Kings Canyon National Park is renowned for its towering waterfalls and ancient sequoias, its concealed treasures are the pristine rivers and serene lakes that adorn its landscapes. The South Fork Kings River, a testament to nature's relentless power, roars through the landscape, offering both adventure and tranquility along its path. Mist Falls Lake, Crystal Lake, Jade Lake, and Sapphire Lake, each with its own distinct character, offer solace in the serenity of their shores. In this corner of Sierra Nevada, nature offers an ever-changing canvas of these liquid gems, where the beauty of the park flows through every ripple and current.

Lagoons at Eduardo Avaroa National Park

Besides the stunning wildlife, the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve is dotted with many spectacular lagoons. Following on from Laguna Hedionda, we made our way through several more, such as Laguna Charcota and Laguna Verde. Most lagoons provide the opportunity to spot flamingoes, as well as other local wildlife.

Sunrise with Flamingoes

During our trip through Bolivia we stayed at a small hotel on the edge of Laguna Hedionda, home to hundreds of wild flamingoes. We had planned to photograph the sunrise at this location but upon our arrival it seemed like that wasn’t going to happen: there was torrential rain and a thick cloud cover over the mountains. Luckily for us, the cloud cover brought fresh snow onto the mountains and then swiftly disappeared by the next morning. It was an extremely cold shoot at 5am, but definitely worth it!

Keep scrolling for some beautifully pink-tinted skies and similarly pink flamingoes.