
Old Man of the Lake is a dark rock spire rising from the deep blue water of Crater Lake NP. Photograph it for mirror-like reflections, dramatic contrast against the lake’s light surface, and moody storms that turn the scene cinematic. Best in early morning or late afternoon with low wind and clear skies; summer afternoons draw crowds.

Old Man of the Lake is a dark rock spire rising from the deep blue water of Crater Lake NP. Photograph it for mirror-like reflections, dramatic contrast against the lake’s light surface, and moody storms that turn the scene cinematic. Best in early morning or late afternoon with low wind and clear skies; summer afternoons draw crowds.