I came upon this small cabin sitting far back in a meadow. The sun had just gone down behind the mountains so daylight was quickly fading. What caught my eye besides the beautiful and colorful setting, was that the porch light was on. This was a small porch light with an incandescent bulb. I am accustomed to seeing large LED yard lights that light up the world. This was off of a dirt logging road that only the adventurous aka brave travel in a very rural part of our county. It was a little unexpected so far from anyone or anything. Kind of a welcome beacon. And it completed the setting setting. Stay healthy!!!
On my way home from exploring a new area to shoot, I was trying to avoid driving after dark in an unpopulated area on unfamiliar roads when I looked in my rearview mirror and saw this behind me. I found a place to pull off the road and and took some quick shots and this was the result. it was a spectacular and unexpected sunset. Enjoy your weekend and stay healthy.
Unfortunately I was unable to visit the Eastern Sierra Nevada this year because of the virus and the fires but I can share some of my favorite areas from years past. Gull Lake is sometimes overlooked but is always beautiful. Enjoy your weekend and stay healthy.
When fall starts to display it’s beautiful colors, you will often find me on a quest to find them. And sometimes I am fortunate enough to find some of those beautiful colors mixed with some great lighting. Stay happy, healthy and safe and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
A few days before the first real storm of the season I went up to Yosemite. The color change in the park has been rather sporadic this fall and there was only a little color showing in this area. The fact that it was still smoky out probably affected it too. The water level is very low. This side of the bridge is only a few inches deep. The other side is mostly a huge sandbar with very little water visible. Pray for moisture. Stay safe and stay healthy.
I usually go looking for Dogwoods in Yosemite in the spring when it is full of beautiful white blooms, and in the fall when the foliage can turn amazing colors of green, cream, pink, and red. While out exploring some old logging roads I came across this beautiful specimen in the Sierra National Forrest. I haven’t found a lot of vivid color in Yosemite Dogwoods this year so I was happy!! Have a wonderful day and stay healthy.
Although the colors were just starting to turn and the leaves still had more green than yellow, Yosemite never fails to put on a show. I was standing in the middle of the river on a sand bar. The river here is only a few inches deep. The whole area is in desperate need of water and with the forecasts showing absolutely no moisture in the near future, things are beginning to look a little bleak. Pray for rain in our future and and a stop to global warming! Have a wonderful day and stay healthy.
I missed my annual trip to the high country of the Eastern Sierra Nevada this year because of the horrendous smoke from the Creek Fire which is still heavily impacting this whole area. Pictures like the one posted here would not have been possible. This was taken a few years ago. It is sad because from some of the pictures I have seen the color this year was spectacular but only if you were fairly close to your subject. Definition was lost for long rage photos due to thick smoke and haze. And the other issue was accessibility. Most areas were closed for safety and health, and one could face a hefty fine if caught in those areas in addition to being escorted out of the area. Have a wonderful day and stay safe and stay healthy!
I have made a few trips to the park this past month trying to capture that awesome fall dogwood color but success has been hit and miss. The dogwoods have been somewhat sporadic with their displays and a little stingy with their color. The usual deep pinks and reds seem to be less vivid. And even now one can still capture them in their various stages of color. I am sure that all the odd weather and smoke have impacted a lot of the fall colors in the sierras. Stay Healthy and enjoy your day!
