Mount Whitney in winter

Mount Whitney is the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States at 14,505 feet. It is also a popular day hike (one of the hardest day hikes you can do). This photograph was taken from Alabama Hills area. Alabama Hills has been the location of various movies including Iron Man, Django Unchained and many westerns. Mount Whitney is also the destination of two of the popular long hikes, the John Muir Trail and the High Sierra Trail.

March in the Eastern Sierra, and the high peaks still held plenty of snow. The light was soft and diffuse, perfect for bringing out the textures in the granite.

Mount Whitney, California · 2011