Sunrise at Mono Lake

[EasternSierra]

Got up ultra-early this morning so I could make it to Mono Lake in time to catch the sunrise. Boy, am I glad I did...


Blue Sunrise


Pink Sunrise

The color came up and went away very quickly...less than an hour. But, as usual, the pending storm gave off a wonderfully diffused and mottled light. So...I switched to monotone and kept shooting...


Castles Made of Sand


Mono Basin

The last one is best viewed large. There is actually a red tail hawk flying in this shot. Unfortunately, I'm fairly certain I'm the only one that can see him. Oh well...

Thanks for looking!

[Ella1267]

These are fantastic. I love the coloring in the first 2. Just incredible.

[Tenzin'sMom]

Oh, how I love those colors in both the first and second! Excellent composition too. Looks so still and peaceful. I'm so glad you got up early -- thanks for sharing the results with us! I tried viewing the last one in large -- wanted to see that red tailed hawk -- but your Flickr didn't give me the choice of viewing all sizes ......

[EasternSierra]

Thanks for the comments!

[Billy27]

Gorgeous pictures. Are you sure they were taken on earth?

[leonaashlee]

Holy cow! These are really stunning...every one of them. Number three looks like something from another planet. This must be such a beautiful place.

[fstopMike]

I'm glad you did, too! The colors in your first two are stunning and the shapes and patterns of the last two land themselves so well to monotone. an excellent choice!

[slsphotos]

I agree - stunning captures! It was definitely worth setting the alarm a bit early!

[EasternSierra]

Thanks, everyone, for the comments! I assure you...these are all taken on Earth. It is quite an other-worldly place, though, to be certain. Even walking around I had the distinct feeling of what it must be like to discover a new planet. A very surreal place...

[summeresque]

Oh my gosh. Incredible! That pink sunrise is just superb!