A study during the annual shedding phase of mature Manzanitas

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From the archives...

“Fallen Snag, Dry Tarn” — The bleached remains of an old dead tree lie on the rocks of a dry subalpine tarn, Kings Canyon National Park.

Story continues in below thread — and at the website: gdanmitchell.com/2013/11/09/f...

#Sierra #landscape #monochrome #photography

I have to believe that good will conquer evil.
💙💙💙💙
Thank goodness I have my Bluesky family 🙏

The intricacies of sedimentary sandstone

A small section of a very fascinating geological area along the California coast.

From the archives...an image from Grand Teton NP to commemorate its 96th birthday

#ProtectPublicLands
#LandscapePhotography
#Photography
#SonyAlpha

Foggy mornings before work 👋🏻

#woodland #forestphotography #bluesky

Loving this platform so far! Because I’m now in a good mood, sharing some winter light on the Rockies
Early morning sunlight breaking through the dense cloud cover and casting a warm glow on Rocky Mountain National Park on a cold February morning. 🩵 #photography #rockies #stunday

Octopus Eye #bristleconepine #wooddetail

#ClassicMono
#MountainMonday

For Monochrome Monday...
#photography
#monochrome
#landscapephotography
#blackandwhite
#monochromemonday
#protectpubliclands
#sonyalpha

Just the kind of morning I like.

Dissipating morning fog in the Santa Cruz mountains.

Standing like ancient sentinels dotting the sides of the lofty White Mountains, California’s majestic bristlecone pines thrive in one of North America’s most inhospitable, yet uniquely beautiful environments. These ancient trees are the oldest in the world, some reaching over 4,500 years of age. Their twisted, gnarled growth forms stand as noble testaments to the bristlecone's ability to thrive in the harsh, high alpine conditions found above 10,000 feet in elevation on some of California's tallest mountains. The one-of-a-kind landscape, complete with unbelievable views of the magnificent Sierra Nevada Crest to the west, is easily accessible and makes a great adventure for sightseers of all ages. Bristlecone pines display one of nature's grandest examples of species diversity, and each tree has its own unforgettable character. As dense branches or trunks are replaced by new growth, the wind, ice and snow scour and polish the wood to a smooth, bone-like texture. Some resemble ornate crowns, while others form awe-inspiring spires that reach into the sky. Via Mammoth Lakes, California — at Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

Line of Descent

Standing like ancient sentinels dotting the sides of the lofty White Mountains, California’s majestic bristlecone pines thrive in one of North America’s most inhospitable, yet uniquely beautiful environments…see alt text for more!

#stunday
#EastCoastKin
#ir
#infrared
#photography

From the archives:

"Morning, Fog, Surf" — Bright morning light illuminates fog along the Big Sur coast as storm wave run up against the cliffs.

Read more: gdanmitchell.com/2019/01/13/m...

#landscapephotography #scapes #monochrome #blackandwhite #seascape #bigsur #photography

Thanks Jackson! Did you live in Big Pine?

Compressing the Owens Valley, bristlecone ridge and looming Sierra

Thank you, Leah!

Thanks Ian! Your work is fantastic. I suspect I found your Instagram from NLPA, but I can't remember for sure

¡Gracias!

Thanks Rob!

Autumn at the Owens

I only appear grumpy in written form. In person I'm a ray of sunshine

I've now seen a second image of a Milky Way arch, Aurora, a meteor, airglow, etc. They're both images about everything and nothing at the same time.

That's a low tripod!

That tower is now happily within the lake

Bristlecone and dolomite detail

#landscapephotography #bristleconepine

Outstanding work! Definitely worth the lack of sleep and broken windshield

I miss home (this is 10 minutes from home in November, and I'm currently in the Bay Area for a teaching job)

#landscapephotography #easternsierra

Swirling clouds in Yosemite Valley. #landscapephotography #yosemite

One of my favorites from 2024