Nature Fall Colors at Eastern Sierra (Long Post)

Fall Colors at Eastern Sierra (Long Post) · 12:09 PM

**blackcloudbrew** · 10-27-2011, 01:18 PM

Very nice series. Where was this?

**Bob Harris** · 10-28-2011, 06:18 AM

you got some beautiful photos in the Sierra's, enjoyed the entire series, very crisp sharp shots here. Bob

**manishved** · 10-28-2011, 06:49 AM

This is at several locations along Hwy 88, 89 and 395

RioRico · 10-28-2011, 02:15 PM

Hwy 88?!?! Hay, I'm on Hwy 88!! West slope, however.

For those who don't know: the Sierra Nevada range is the high spine along California's eastern edge. The west slope rises gradually; the east side is a long, often steep escarpment, in places dropping two miles / three kilometers from the crest to the rain-shadow desert beyond. Primary scenic routes are US 395, running north-south along that escarpment; CAL 88, going east-west over Kit Carson Pass; and CAL 89, climbing over astounding Monitor Pass and north past Lake Tahoe on up to volcanic Mt Lassen. The Sierras are lowest north of Tahoe, tallest further south around Yosemite and Sequoia national parks: the High Sierras.

I'm located in a boring cedar forest at 3500ft / 1050m. Uphill, Kit Carson Pass at 9000ft / 2700m slices through Aspen groves (which are all one plant!) and gnarly high-elevation conifers including a few ancient Bristlecone pines maybe. On the far side of the pass and downhill from Tahoe are the Great Basin desert valleys and ranges, and Nevada's capital Carson City. Alas, I usually don't have time for photography during our regular shopping runs there. This is all rather spectacular scenic country and I need to go wander around in it more with my camera, yes I do. I miss just camping out on the east side.

Some nice shots there, illustrating much of this landscape. Or, land-sky-mountain-scape. Good going!

**manishved** · 10-28-2011, 03:26 PM

RioRico,

You are so blessed to be living here - do you know of any nice locations around this area where we can find some red leaves?

Manish

RioRico · 10-28-2011, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by manishved

You are so blessed to be living here - do you know of any nice locations around this area where we can find some red leaves?

About 2 weeks ago we drove over Ebbets and Kit Carson passes through Markleeville. We saw some color near Markleeville. There should be even more color around Monitor Pass on Hwy 89 between Markleeville and Topaz. We may drive up there this weekend to see for ourselves if we have the chance. Have fun!

RioRico · 10-30-2011, 11:41 PM

Quick update: We drove upcountry yesterday (Saturday). A bit of color in spots along Hwy 88. The Monitor Pass / Hwy 89 route was gorgeous but it's already late autumn up there, leaves were gone. Still color around Markleeville and out to Grover Hot Springs. A splendid day for a drive.

milesy · 10-31-2011, 08:53 PM

great colours in the first lot of shots - just dont get those colours around here

VladM · 10-31-2011, 10:03 PM

Like your photos - third last (from the bottom) is outstanding.

**manishved** · 11-01-2011, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by VladM

Like your photos - third last (from the bottom) is outstanding.

Thank you - that one is at Lake Lundi.

RioRico · 11-01-2011, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by manishved

Thank you - that one is at Lake Lundi.

Lake Lundy, just west of Mono Lake and east of Yosemite? Fabulous country there! Bodie, Conway Summit, Mono Lake, Lake Lundy, Lee Vining, Tioga, the Mono Craters, June Lake, all that just knocks me silly.

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10-27-2011, 01:18 PM	#2
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	Very nice series. Where was this?

10-28-2011, 06:18 AM	#3
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	you got some beautiful photos in the Sierra's, enjoyed the entire series, very crisp sharp shots here. Bob

10-28-2011, 06:49 AM	#4
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,651 Original Poster	This is at several locations along Hwy 88, 89 and 395

10-28-2011, 02:15 PM	#5
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Hwy 88?!?! Hay, I'm on Hwy 88!! West slope, however. For those who don't know: the Sierra Nevada range is the high spine along California's eastern edge. The west slope rises gradually; the east side is a long, often steep escarpment, in places dropping two miles / three kilometers from the crest to the rain-shadow desert beyond. Primary scenic routes are US 395, running north-south along that escarpment; CAL 88, going east-west over Kit Carson Pass; and CAL 89, climbing over astounding Monitor Pass and north past Lake Tahoe on up to volcanic Mt Lassen. The Sierras are lowest north of Tahoe, tallest further south around Yosemite and Sequoia national parks: the High Sierras. I'm located in a boring cedar forest at 3500ft / 1050m. Uphill, Kit Carson Pass at 9000ft / 2700m slices through Aspen groves (which are all one plant!) and gnarly high-elevation conifers including a few ancient Bristlecone pines maybe. On the far side of the pass and downhill from Tahoe are the Great Basin desert valleys and ranges, and Nevada's capital Carson City. Alas, I usually don't have time for photography during our regular shopping runs there. This is all rather spectacular scenic country and I need to go wander around in it more with my camera, yes I do. I miss just camping out on the east side. Some nice shots there, illustrating much of this landscape. Or, land-sky-mountain-scape. Good going!

10-28-2011, 03:26 PM	#6
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,651 Original Poster	RioRico, You are so blessed to be living here - do you know of any nice locations around this area where we can find some red leaves? Manish

10-28-2011, 04:03 PM	#7
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by manishved You are so blessed to be living here - do you know of any nice locations around this area where we can find some red leaves? About 2 weeks ago we drove over Ebbets and Kit Carson passes through Markleeville. We saw some color near Markleeville. There should be even more color around Monitor Pass on Hwy 89 between Markleeville and Topaz. We may drive up there this weekend to see for ourselves if we have the chance. Have fun!

10-30-2011, 11:41 PM	#8
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Quick update: We drove upcountry yesterday (Saturday). A bit of color in spots along Hwy 88. The Monitor Pass / Hwy 89 route was gorgeous but it's already late autumn up there, leaves were gone. Still color around Markleeville and out to Grover Hot Springs. A splendid day for a drive.

10-31-2011, 08:53 PM	#9
milesy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 379	great colours in the first lot of shots - just dont get those colours around here

10-31-2011, 10:03 PM	#10
VladM Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 307	Like your photos - third last (from the bottom) is outstanding.

11-01-2011, 06:47 AM	#11
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,651 Original Poster	Originally posted by VladM Like your photos - third last (from the bottom) is outstanding. Thank you - that one is at Lake Lundi.

11-01-2011, 01:16 PM	#12
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by manishved Thank you - that one is at Lake Lundi. Lake Lundy, just west of Mono Lake and east of Yosemite? Fabulous country there! Bodie, Conway Summit, Mono Lake, Lake Lundy, Lee Vining, Tioga, the Mono Craters, June Lake, all that just knocks me silly.