Snowy Autumn Magic in the Sierra Mountains

Mid-October brought a fresh coat of snow to the Sierra Mountains. I drove up during the storm and woke the next morning to find the peaks dusted white, with snow reaching down the slopes. I spent a few incredible days in the eastern Sierra Mountains, drawn not only by the striking mix of autumn color and fresh snow, but also by the low, shifting clouds that transformed the scenery from one moment to the next.

This photograph was taken at Conway Summit, where I spent several hours watching the light play across the landscape. At this moment, the light softened as a cloud drifted over the scene. I used my telephoto zoom lens to capture these aspen trees, highlighting a blend of brilliant autumn colors among branches that were already bare of leaves.
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2026 Wanderings Calendar

I have extended the pre-order period for my 2026 calendar until October 31. I plan to place the order on November 1 or 2. Please put your order in now as it helps me know how many to print. I get a better price when I order in bulk which I am able to pass along to you.

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Alabama Hills – December 2024

Last month, I took a short trip to the Eastern Sierra. Originally, I planned to spend the week at Death Valley National Park, but I decided to stay in Lone Pine for the first night—and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of the trip. I ended up capturing some of my best photos of the year.

I had intended to shoot the Sierra crest around Mount Whitney as it lit up with the pre-dawn glow. But what I discovered instead was the Alabama Hills, bathed in a beautiful, soft light. I was especially drawn to the rounded boulders, which seemed almost out of place with their smooth, spherical shapes. I’d photographed these boulders before, but the harsh light at that time hadn’t done them justice. On this morning, however, the thin cloud layer on the horizon gave the sunrise a soft pink glow, creating an ideal atmosphere for the shot. Inspired by this scene, I decided to turn it into a long-term project, which I named “Lost Marbles.” The project focuses on capturing images of rounded, seemingly misplaced boulders in nature.

Below, I have included six of my favorite photos from this trip, which included a short visit to Death Valley National Park. To view the full collection of photos from this trip, go to the gallery on my website.

Lost Marbles #2
Lost Marbles #3
Lost Marbles #4
Boulder Castles

Before I left the Alabama Hills, I met two mountain bikers filming jumps with the Sierra Mountains as a backdrop. They let me join them with some shots!

Flying High

This last photo was take around Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park.

Patterns of Time