Back from the Eastern Sierra…a study in light and color.

Aloha all!
So I have just returned from the wonderfully diverse state of California again.  This time, the focus was fall color.  Having not seen autumn in approximately 6 years I was a bit deprived.  Especially growing up in New York!  Having the opportunity to get my lens on some amazing color was exciting.  The game plan took me across Tioga pass, bypassing Yosemite this time (I know, not easy to do), and ending up in Lee Vining on the eastern side of the Sierra, along route 395.  I had some general knowledge of the area as I explored a bit in August but now the seasons had turned and a new world takes shape.
Over the 4 days and nights I spent the main goal was to do nothing more than drive around, chase the light, and explore with my camera.  In doing so it was obvious that capturing the uniqueness of the foliage would require the right light.  One might say of course!  That’s what photography is always about, however, the leaves were almost bipolar.  When front lit the trees almost seemed dull.  However.  Put the sun behind the trees and BOOM!  They came to life…glowing on the trees.  This also meant I could shoot almost sun up to sun down because even midday (a time I almost always avoid), there were intimate compositions to shoot with the vibrant leaves.
This particular image was a great combination of back-light and clouds.  The sun, while technically behind and to the left of the trees, was momentarily obscured by some high clouds.  Thus, rendering the seen in this soft bath of glowy light.  As I looked around for a standout subject these few trees poking out among the rest caught my attention.  Just as quickly as the cloud came it went and a new scene was sprung.
I’m quite excited to share the new images I was able to capture and be sure to stay tuned over the next few weeks!
Thanks!
aF

Eastern Sierra Autumn I
Glowing Aspens along the Eastern Sierra. Oct 2012.

One thought on “Back from the Eastern Sierra…a study in light and color.

  1. Aloha Aaron,

    For 23 years I lived not far from the beauty you captured on the Eastern Sierra. I miss that area and your photography skills and talent bring it all back to life for me….once again.

    Your Mono Lake series was exceptional as well.

    I am not a photographer, but I appreciate beautiful photography and you never ever disappoint. Thank you for all you do and for sharing the beauty of my beloved islands as well as the Eastern Sierra and all of your other subjects.

    Mahalo Nui,
    Patty

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