Saturday, November 18, 2017

Lundy Lake an Autumn Retreat


 Mountains, a clear lake with an iconic tree and sunny aspens!


What better way to spend a warm autumn day than at a quiet lake near the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains?  Lundy Lake was my photo destination for this Indian summer day.  The 7858 feet (2395 m) elevation lake is located in Mono County near Lee Vinning California.

I was hoping to catch some color changes in the aspens up in the higher elevations but this autumn of 2017 the weather has been so mild for the central areas of California and Nevada. 

Arriving at the 100-acre lake, I was excited to see that the trees were accented in various hues of color.


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Lundy Lake which was formerly know as Mill Creek lies in Lundy Canyon near the towering edges of Yosemite National Park.


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With its clear water, the lake is a popular spot for trout fishing. 


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Rather not go fishing, then how about a picnic by the calm water in shade of a tree surrounded by the serenity of nature? 


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The trunk of a bare cottonwood tree stands in the shallow water near the shore and has become a symbolic icon to the natural beauty of Lundy Lake. 
 

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Driving on past the lake and the dirt road is lined with aspens, some are still green and many are turning brilliant shades of yellow. 


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Further along, the serenity of autumn envelopes the scene as the colorful aspens shroud the landscape. 


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As daylight winds down shadows grown long, time has come to make my departure from this autumn retreat.  


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What an inspiring photo-adventure this trip has been.  Standing on the shore and looking across the deep blue water of this pristine lake, I am alone in the moment feeling the solitude of nature.  There’s just something about the season of autumn that stirs my soul but brings such a feeling of peacefulness too.  


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Photography places me in the moment where I can share that moment in time. It becomes a life story as represented by my interaction with the scene. The happiness and beauty or the sorrow and strife; how I focus leaves a lasting impression that might touch the viewer on a spiritual level. 




What an exciting and interesting photo-adventure this day has been.  I love it when I am drawn to an area and not knowing what to expect I get treated to new experiences. 

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