Landscapes of the Western U.S.

My favorite landscapes of the western United States, including the Shasta-Cascade, the mountains and foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, and California's Central Valley.

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Gates of the Valley Winter Wonderland

The Yosemite Valley had a beautiful light dusting of snow over Thanksgiving weekend. On Thanksgiving night, long after sunset, an alpenglow on El Cap was still barely visible. This is a long exposure at 30 seconds to pick up the colors on the granite and in the sky after dark. I thought the car trails along the loop road opposite the Merced added a festive touch to a wintry scene. http://www.optimalfocusphotography.com

California Gates of the Valley Landscape Long Exposure Merced River National Park Nature Northern California Reflection Reflections Sierra Nevada Sunset Trees USA Yosemite Yosemite NP Yosemite National Park autumn fall snow