My Photographic Journey Through Potatso National Park

Introduction

The crisp morning air of Potatso National Park invigorated me as I gripped my Sony A6700, fitted with the Sigma 56mm F1.4 prime lens. Shangri-La, Yunnan, unfolded before me, a tapestry of natural beauty waiting to be captured.

The journey began by a vast body of water, a tranquil reservoir reflecting the blue sky above. I focused on the intricate dance of light on the water's surface, the gentle ripples expanding outward. Further along, a small boat bobbed serenely, a solitary vessel on the expansive lake.

Venturing deeper, the landscape transformed into mountainous landforms, with a winding walkway leading into the wilderness. The air grew cooler as I climbed, the sounds of nature embracing me. A lone twig on a branch caught my eye, silhouetted against the bright daytime sky.

The trail led to a stunning highland vista, revealing more water resources nestled amongst rolling hills. Here, the raw, untamed beauty of the wilderness was palpable. As the sun began to dip, casting long shadows, I found myself captivated by the interplay of light and shadow on the mountainous terrain, a perfect end to a day of photographic exploration.

Gears & Settings

Gears & Settings

Figures

Camera

Sony A6700

Lens

Sigma 16mm F1.4 Prime Lens

Creative Style

FL

Date

15 September 2025

Location

Shangri-La, Yunnan

Photos

Water, Water resources, Body of water.#: 1 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Blue, Reservoir, Lake District.#: 2 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Water resources, Water, Body of water.#: 3 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Water, Water resources, Body of water.#: 4 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Blue, Water, Mountainous landforms.#: 5 | SS: 1/2000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Water, Water resources, Body of water.#: 6 | SS: 1/2000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Water resources, Mountainous landforms, Water.#: 7 | SS: 1/2000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Water, Lake, Loch.#: 8 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Water resources, Water, Body of water.#: 9 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 84mm

Water, Recreation, Watercourse.#: 10 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 84mm

Water, Boat, Body of water.#: 11 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 84mm

Mountainous landforms, Highland, Wilderness.#: 12 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 84mm

Branch, Twig, Woody plant.#: 13 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 84mm

Sky, Daytime, Branch.#: 14 | SS: 1/2000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Water resources, Water, Body of water.#: 15 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Water resources, Water, Body of water.#: 16 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Water, Water resources, Highland.#: 17 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Mountainous landforms, Highland, Hill.#: 18 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Water, Water resources, Wilderness.#: 19 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Water resources, Water, Body of water.#: 20 | SS: 1/2000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Mountainous landforms, Water resources, Mountain.#: 21 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Leaf, Wood, Walkway.#: 22 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Reservoir, Fell, Lake District.#: 23 | SS: 1/2000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Water resources, Body of water, Natural landscape.#: 24 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Boat, Watercraft, Lake.#: 25 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Body of water, Water resources, Coastal and oceanic landforms.#: 26 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Water resources, Body of water, Mountainous landforms.#: 27 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Water resources, Body of water, Natural landscape.#: 28 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Water resources, Body of water, Nature.#: 29 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Trunk, Reservoir, Lake District.#: 30 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

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