With a mountain as epic as Mt. Rainier, a successful photograph in the National Park seems to depend more on an interesting foreground. This makes photography in Mt. Rainier a fun challenge that relies on an understanding of the sun's path in relation to the abundance of trails in the park. The volcanic rock of surrounding peaks mixed with a nearly set sun makes for a bright orange foreground set against the blues of Mt. Rainier's shade. This hiker gets to enjoy the last minutes of sun from an optimal August location.
