Shangri-La: Day Two at Potatso National Park

Introduction

The crisp September air of Shangri-La greeted us on our second day, promising perfect weather for exploring Potatso National Park. With my Sony A6700 and the Sigma 16mm F1.4 prime lens in hand, I was ready to capture the natural beauty that awaited us.

Our journey through the park unfolded like a living painting. We encountered majestic mountainous landforms and lush vegetation, a truly natural environment. Towering trees stood sentinel, their branches reaching towards the clear sky, while serene water resources shimmered under the sun. The gentle flow of a river, transitioning into a reservoir, showcased the intricate fluvial landforms of streams. We spotted various bodies of water reflecting the serene surroundings, and in some areas, the water was a mesmerizing blue.

Further into the park, we stumbled upon grasslands where bovinae, including domestic yaks with impressive horns, grazed peacefully in the pasture. The hills and mountains provided a breathtaking backdrop to these idyllic scenes. The adventure continued as we came across a boat, a solitary watercraft on one of the larger bodies of water, adding a touch of human presence to the otherwise untouched wilderness. Even amidst the grand landscapes, smaller details caught my eye – the blue of the water, the delicate branches, and the vibrant green leaves of the trees. It was a day filled with stunning vistas and tranquil moments, perfectly captured through the lens.

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

Sculpture, Statue, Tourist attraction.#: 1 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Mountainous landforms, Natural, Vegetation.#: 2 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Tree, Natural environment, Nature.#: 3 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Sky, Water resources, Water.#: 4 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Water resources, Water, Mountainous landforms.#: 5 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Water, Water resources, Tree.#: 6 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

River, Reservoir, Fluvial landforms of streams.#: 7 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Reservoir, River, Fluvial landforms of streams.#: 8 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Water resources, Water, Body of water.#: 9 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Tree, Natural environment, Forest.#: 10 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Trunk, Monolith, Environmental art.#: 11 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Adventure.#: 12 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Water, Water resources, Mountainous landforms.#: 13 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Water, Water resources, Body of water.#: 14 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Water resources, Water, Body of water.#: 15 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Blue, Branch, Leaf.#: 16 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Water resources, Water, Body of water.#: 17 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Sky, Water, Water resources.#: 18 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Grassland, Bovinae, Pasture.#: 19 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Mountainous landforms, Mountain, Hill.#: 20 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Mountainous landforms, Mountain, Hill.#: 21 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Mountainous landforms, Grassland, Mountain.#: 22 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 24mm

Mountainous landforms, Mountain, Hill.#: 23 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 24mm

Horn, Bovinae, Domestic yak.#: 24 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 24mm

Boat, Watercraft, Naval architecture.#: 25 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 24mm

Mountainous landforms, Water resources.#: 26 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 24mm

Blue, Water, Mountainous landforms.#: 27 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 24mm

Blue, Water, Water resources.#: 28 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 24mm

Blue, Water, Mountainous landforms.#: 29 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 24mm

Water, Body of water, Mountainous landforms.#: 30 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 24mm

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