Eastern Sierras, a photo from California, West

Photographer's Note

This small lake is at an elevation of about 10,000ft. It is called First Lake and can be reached by pack mules or hiking 3,ooo ft elevation gain along a narrow yet very beautiful High Sierra trail from Glacier Lodge in the Big Pine area. This same trail leads to a lake district and is a loop around several other lakes. It is well worth the strenuous hike and can be done in a day but is better as a two day hike for backpackers.

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JudyR (1671) 2010-10-09 12:09

Such a lovely composition with the granite framing this little lake. You managed to hint at the distance. Just lovely. Congratulations. Judy

Waylim (25436) 2010-10-09 13:57

Hi Karen,
I was just around here in the siera, I was in I was in Onion Valley just outside of Independence. I hiked the Kearsarge Pass trail. There are some very similarity in the lake and landscape. The light is very strong here in the mid of hte day, but you managed very well with the rich turquoise lake and not over exposed the granit rocks. Good composition, you have some really beautiful flower to brighten up the foreground. Good shot, and thank for your comments.
Way

delpeoples (60342) 2010-10-31 3:48

Hi Karen, a beautiful panorama here. I like the flowers in the foreground which provide an anchor for the rest of the composition. Beautiful colours and excellent depth of field. TFS and I wish you a good Sunday, Lisa

kordinator (8738) 2010-11-14 3:04

Hello Karen
An amazing landscape.
Lovely composition with this little lake.
Nice tress and vegetation.
Beautiful colors,excellent contrast.
I liked the light here.
Nice sharpness.
We can enjoy these details.
Great job.
Refards
Saša

BWJ (3094) 2010-11-21 19:36

Hello Karen,
What an amazing place and an outstanding landscape photo. The colors are very rich and beautiful; details are nice and sharp. Your POV is excellent allowing a view far into the distance. I like the small flowering plant in the foreground adding interest and color. Thank you for your critique of my picture of Great Falls.
Kind regards,
Betty

bartekp (4746) 2011-06-11 14:08

Hi Karen,

Very nice shot. Great place for sesion. Your picture have very nartural colors, look like slide.

Have a nice day

Bartek

PaSidor (18) 2011-07-26 8:27 [Comment]

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kiks (12805) 2011-08-22 9:53

Hi Karen, the little pink flowers at the fg are very weel used to frame the awsome landschape you present us here. LOvely exposure and composition.
Best regards
KIKS

photoray (13981) 2011-09-07 11:18

Hello Karen,

After viewing your interesting Tall Ships images, I found this gem, one of the Eastern Sierra's many lakes and scenic trails.

The Pine Creek Trail is also worthy, for waterfalls in early summer.

I'm primed now to visit this October,
thank you,
Ray

tanusha2010 (10) 2012-01-25 9:37

Hello Karen
I love this photo! Not just because I really love nature, but of how simple but at the same time rich this scene looks! You did a great job! :)
Tetyana

Hellas (7123) 2012-04-29 10:52

Πολύ όμορφο τοπίο!
Το σημείο λήψης αλλά και το καρέ είναι πολύ καλά!
Από το πρώτο πλάνο έως το τελευταίο, το μάτι του θεατή έχει αρκετά να δεί!