Sierra Nevada
Alpenglow at dawn during frigid sub zero temperatures (-1°F / -18°C) illuminates the skies above, the waters and steam of Hot Creek, and the slopes of Laurel Mountain, Mount Morrison, and Mini Morrison (Mono Jim Peak) with a beautiful pink glow.
The last light of day officially passes as the sun sets over June Lake in the Inyo National Forest of Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. Carson Peak, San Joaquin Mountain, June Mountain and the sunset in the sky reflect like a mirror in the still waters of June Lake.
As Twin Lakes begins to freeze over, still unfrozen water reflects the sunset high in the sky above Crystal Crag and Mammoth Crest in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California
Twin Lakes begins to freeze over as the sun sets high in the sky above Crystal Crag and Mammoth Crest in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California
The still waters of Convict lake reflect the Sunset and Moonset behind Mount Morrison, Mono Jim Peak (Mini Morrison) and Laurel Mountain in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California as Alpenglow begins to set in.
The setting sun lights the skies above June Lake, Carson Peak, San Joaquin Mountain and June Mountain on fire as everything reflects a prefect mirror image off of the still waters of June Lake
Cold weather brings clear skies as Mount Morrison, Mono Jim Peak (Mini Morrison), Laurel Mountain and the stars in the night sky reflect in the still waters of Convict Lake
As the sun begins to set in the sky, Carson Peak, San Joaquin Mountain, June Mountain and the vivid colors of sunset reflect in the still waters of June Lake
The Winter Milky Way rises high into the sky above a small grove of Jeffrey Pine trees growing through the granite cracks in the High Sierras and Yosemite High Country of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada Mountains California. The Andromeda Galaxy is visable near the top of the night sky just above the Milky Way.
The Winter Milky Way Arch rises from above the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, crossing high above the Alabama Hills before rejoining the horizon over Owens Valley and Lone Pine, California. The Andromeda Galaxy is visable to the left of the Milky Way Arch near the top of the night sky
"Sierra Slope," Winter Milky Way over the Sierras Nevada Mountains, Inyo National Forest, California
The Winter Milky Way rises over the slopes of the High Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. The Andromeda Galaxy is visable near the top of the night sky just above the Milky Way
The Winter Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxy shine high in the sky above Mobius Arch, the Alabama Hills and the Sierra Nevada Mountains as the Winter Milky Way rises high into the sky, curving above the landscape.
The Winter Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxy rise high into the sky above Mobius Arch, the Alabama, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains while the peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains can be seen through the Arch.
"Mobius Window," The Winter Milky Way through Mobius Arch, Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California
The Milky Way rises into the sky from behind and through Mobius Arch in the Alabama Hills outside Lone Pine, California while the Andromeda Galaxy shines above it.
"From Mobius Arch," Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California
The Winter Milky Way rises into the sky from behind the arm of Mobius Arch in the Alabama Hills outside Lone Pine, California while the Andromeda Galaxy shines above it.
"Rocky Surprise," Mobius Arch and the Winter Milky Way, Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California
The Andromeda Galaxy shines above Mobius Arch and the Alabama Hills as the Winter Milky Way rises high into the sky, curving above it them. The Sierra Nevada Mountains can be seen rising in the background behind the Alabama Hills.
The Winter Milky Way shines through Mobius Arch in the Alabama Hills outside Lone Pine, California while the Andromeda Galaxy shines above it.
Carson Peak, San Joaquin Mountain, June Mountain and the vivid colors of sunset reflect off the still waters of June Lake.
The Winter Milky Way rises from behind the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Alambama Hills high into the night sky. The Andromeda Galaxy is visable near the middle of the night sky
From high in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Winter Milky Way rises over Owens Valley and Lone Pine California far below. The Andromeda Galaxy is visable at the top of the night sky
The Winter Milky Way rises over the slopes of the High Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. The Andromeda Galaxy is visable just above the Milky Way
"Heliotrope," Mono Lake Tufas at Dusk, Mono Lake, Sierra Nevada Mountains, California
Purple and pink illuminates the sky as Dusk sets in after a late Autumn sunset over Mono Lake and the Tufas in the Eastern Sierra-Nevadas of California.
"Tufa Mirror," Mono Lake Tufas at Dusk, Mono Lake, Sierra Nevada Mountains, California
Purple and pink illuminates the sky as Dusk sets in after a late Autumn sunset over Mono Lake and the Tufas in the Eastern Sierra-Nevadas of California.
"Amethyst Reflections," Mono Lake Tufas at Dusk, Mono Lake, Sierra Nevada Mountains, California
Purple and pink illuminates the sky as Dusk sets in after a late Autumn sunset over Mono Lake and the Tufas in the Eastern Sierra-Nevadas of California.
