An artist retreat in fall colors
What could be better than spending an warm autumn Saturday at a place called
Siesta Lake?
Located in Yosemite National Park, Siesta Lake is on the east side of Highway 120 (Tioga Pass Road) just before the White Wolf turn-off.
The small lake is easily overlooked in the summer but during the early autumn it stands out, highlighted in gold and yellow hues against the blue waters.
Lying at 8,000 feet (2438.4 m) elevation, tall pines reach toward the sky and provide a scenic setting for a quiet retreat.
Sitting for a moment to enjoy the setting and gazing across the lake, I am reminded of Monet's Garden with the lily pads floating in the still water.
A narrow path leads around the lake but in some areas the ground can be boggy so it's best to tread lightly.
An interesting log lies across the path, accented against the deep blue hues of water.
As the day winds down and I take my last look across the lake, Ansel Adams words come in my thoughts, “Yosemite Valley, to me, is always a sunrise, a glitter of green and golden wonder in a vast edifice of stone and space.”
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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"Reflecting Nature's Artistry"
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