Eastern Sierra and Mount Whitney

December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 ~ lawrencepallant ~ 4 Comments

I spent several days in December hiking and photographing areas along the eastern Sierra. During this time, I visited two very special places. One of those was finding a high camp with a direct view of the Sierra Crest and Mount Whitney. To top it off, it was a full moon that night.

Moonlit Crest – A full moon rises on the Sierra Mountains with clouds shrouding the high peaks. This is a 20 second exposure which gives the clouds that soft look.

Sierra Moonset – The mountains glow in predawn light as the full moon nears the western horizon.

Rising – Mount Whitney rises from the desert to 14,505 feet.

Falls Colors in the Eastern Sierra

October 26, 2019October 26, 2019 ~ lawrencepallant ~ 5 Comments

In early October I ventured along the eastern Sierra Mountains for a few days in search of things to point my camera at. The eastern Sierra during fall is very active with photographers from all over the state and some from other states. It was interesting to pull over on the road where there was no one. Within seconds, others often pulled over at the same spot. You can follow the changing conditions each year on this California Fall Color Map.

Blue Dawn – Each morning I was up at dawn, usually going to the this lake where there were always other photographers.

Embracing Autumn – A few aspens are beginning to change their colors, snuggled between ever-green cousins.

Sabrina Autumn – This is the view on the way to Lake Sabrina with Picture Peak in distance.

Forest Path – I explored along this short trail along the road to North Lake.

… and click here are a few more photos.