High in the Sierras, there exists mythical places where the skies are red and the water is a turquoise blue, where rugged granite behemoths were carved into graceful shapes, where glistening lakes and gurgling streams wind their way down mountains, valleys and canyons. Some of these mythical places are hard to reach, while others, including this one, are just a day's hike away from civilization.
It is perhaps that these beautiful destinations are such easy escapes that make living in California a photographer's and outdoor adventurer's dream. For some, they are the perfect respite from the humdrum of mechanical life, whereas for others, they are a way of life. It was the former for me, and I managed to escape away to these destinations as much as possible.
It was one such weekend during the peak of California wildfire season that I found myself at Thousand Island lake in Ansel Adams wilderness. I decided to color up the moody grey skies and dull waters of the smoky sunset with the Singh Ray Blue and Gold Polarizer to accentuate the hues of that evening. This was a single image exposure at ISO 100, 5s and F16
Ansel Adams Wilderness
CA USA