Sierra Autumn, Lone Tree

A lone tree stands in full autumn color against the backdrop of snow-dusted Sierra Nevada peaks.

Captured in the Eastern Sierra, this image showcases the fleeting beauty of autumn as it meets the first snows of winter. The vibrant gold of the lone tree contrasts sharply with the cool blues of the sky and the distant, snow-capped mountains, creating a scene of serene beauty.

Bishop, California · 2010