(2010-October 27-30) Eastern Sierra and Yosemite Trip-Twin Lakes, Red Rock Canyon, Pothole Dome, Saddlebag Lake, Koehn Dry Lake, California.
Began this trip on Wednesday October 27, 2010 (Wednesday) at approximately midnight. Heading to the Eastern Sierra, but couldn't resist a little side trip to capture the sunrise on the way. Left Highway 395 near Ridgecrest and drove toward Mojave and State Route 14. I came to a small dry lake (Koehn Dry Lake) with train tracks going through it. Got some nice sunrise shots in this area.
Drove up to Bridgeport and entered the Twin Lakes area, where I caught a couple nice evening shots. Woke up early the next morning and captured the sun's first light striking the Sawtooth Range with Twin Lakes in the foreground. Very beautiful area. Also captured a friendly horse in the field as I left the area. Drove up Green Creek and into the foothills. The Fall color was striking.
Exited Virginia Creek (windy and cold) and grabbed a few mid-day shots in the area. Headed up Highway 120 into Yosemite National Park and hiked around Tuolumne Meadows a bit, capturing an amazing shot on the top of Pothole Dome of a tree at sunset. I then spent the night at Saddlebag Lake, woke at approximately 0300 hours, and hiked around the western shore to capture the first light on North Peak. Finished up October 30th (Saturday) and headed back home. Great Trip!!!!
Read MoreDrove up to Bridgeport and entered the Twin Lakes area, where I caught a couple nice evening shots. Woke up early the next morning and captured the sun's first light striking the Sawtooth Range with Twin Lakes in the foreground. Very beautiful area. Also captured a friendly horse in the field as I left the area. Drove up Green Creek and into the foothills. The Fall color was striking.
Exited Virginia Creek (windy and cold) and grabbed a few mid-day shots in the area. Headed up Highway 120 into Yosemite National Park and hiked around Tuolumne Meadows a bit, capturing an amazing shot on the top of Pothole Dome of a tree at sunset. I then spent the night at Saddlebag Lake, woke at approximately 0300 hours, and hiked around the western shore to capture the first light on North Peak. Finished up October 30th (Saturday) and headed back home. Great Trip!!!!
