Sierra Storm Chasing

[Dave Dillemuth]

...Well maybe not "chasing" but closely monitoring the NWS forecasts and being prepared to go on short notice. This is an image that I had pre-visualized more than a decade ago. However, as it often does, life got in the way and I only made it to this location several times over the last decade. Each time the lighting conditions were not right. Fortunately last Tuesday everything came together.
btw this was taken the same night as Jim's recent post.

 

[Ben Egbert]

This is gorgeous, well worth your persistance

 

[ckcarr]

Excellent. Perfect lighting of the mountains too.

 

[Panther]

Beautiful Image Dave, Love the Golden Light streaming across the Mountain Tops, and the reflection of is stunning.

Great work on your never giving up, you certainly had to be pleased after all these years !!!

Take Care,

Craig

 

[Jeffrey]

Very nice, Dave. You were standing in just the right spot. You needed to make this image. Got it!

 

[Amy Nelson]

Is there such a thing as too perfect? And I mean that in the best way, wonderful job on this image!

 

[JimFox]

This is really cool Dave! We certainly got some really nice light towards sunset. And how cool to hear we were only a few miles apart, that's funny.

Now the important question is, did you get to stop at Schat's Bakery in Bishop? Because I did twice.

 

[Zeph]

Congrats Dave..

 

[AlanLichty]

Nice you finally got the shot. Looks printworthy to me.

 

[Dave Dillemuth]

This is really cool Dave! We certainly got some really nice light towards sunset. And how cool to hear we were only a few miles apart, that's funny.

Now the important question is, did you get to stop at Schat's Bakery in Bishop? Because I did twice.

No doubt an iconic place... I usually just stop at Starbucks and fuel on pure caffeine ;o)

 

[Jim Dockery]

Most excellent!

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Outstanding, Dave.

 

[Heron Marychild]

Beautiful Dave! I feel like I could walk right in to the scene, love the realistic perspective.

Heron

 

[lionking]

Gorgeous scene Dave!

 

[Dean]

Dave,
Everybody covered it but I will just add pretty stunning !
I feel like I have been here but have only been up the pass once in my life. Is this off the road before you get to the Tioga pass gate at the top ? Just curious these little lakes up there may all look very similar .
Regards,
Dean

 

[Dave Dillemuth]

Dave,
Everybody covered it but I will just add pretty stunning !
I feel like I have been here but have only been up the pass once in my life. Is this off the road before you get to the Tioga pass gate at the top ? Just curious these little lakes up there may all look very similar .
Regards,
Dean

Hi Dean,
This was taken a bit south of Mammoth Lakes and about 8 miles in from the trailhead.
Dave

 

[Mike Koopsen]

This is an AWESOME image and really captures the true beauty of a magnificent landscape!!!