Packing up my stuff at Convict Lake, I drove north to the June Lake Loop. This is another one of those places that I’ve driven by several times, but never stopped. By the time I arrived there, it was around 9am. The lighting was getting harsh, so I tried to find some pocket of mixed light.
I found this patch of shrubs and trees. There was still frost on some of the branches, so I tried to include some of that on this composition.
Had to stop and get this colorful display.
I had to stop here because the white Aspen bark had a yellow-orange tint to it. I’m just glad I didn’t get hit because it was tough to find a place to pull over!
Mike Matenkosky is a Central Valley California landscape and nature photographer whose favorite locations include the Merced National Wildlife Refuge, Yosemite and the eastern Sierra. He is currently living in Atwater, CA.
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Beautiful shots, Mike!! Isn’t God great?! The things He has created for us is a never-ending feast to the eyes, ears and nose.
Yes He is!