"Mono Lake and Paoha Island at Dawn"

July 2009, Mono Lake, California

The dawn colors in this image are typical of this most photogenic of lakes.  There is a reason why photographers from around the world are drawn to Mono Lake.  You just have to be willing to get up early, especially in the summer months.  I shot this at 5:32 am, about 20 minutes before sunrise. In the middle of the image Paoha Island can be seen coming in from the left.
"Mono Lake Sunrise"

October 2004, Mono Lake, California

Mono Lake is well known for its spectacular sunrises and tufa formations.  This serene October morning did not disappoint, providing exquisite colors both in the sky and on the surface of the lake.
Sunrise - Lee Vining - 2012
Eastern Sierras #034
Sunset on Lee Vining

Shari and I were headed out to Mono Lake from Lee Vining.  I kept seeing a glow in the rear view mirror.  Look behind you, folks.

Lee Vining, Mono County, California
"Mono Lake and Paoha Island at Dawn"

July 2009, Mono Lake, California

The dawn colors in this image are typical of this most photogenic of lakes. There is a reason why photographers from around the world are drawn to Mono Lake. You just have to be willing to get up early, especially in the summer months. I shot this at 5:32 am, about 20 minutes before sunrise. In the middle of the image Paoha Island can be seen coming in from the left.
"Mono Lake and Paoha Island at Dawn"

July 2009, Mono Lake, California

The dawn colors in this image are typical of this most photogenic of lakes. There is a reason why photographers from around the world are drawn to Mono Lake. You just have to be willing to get up early, especially in the summer months. I shot this at 5:32 am, about 20 minutes before sunrise. In the middle of the image Paoha Island can be seen coming in from the left.
See photo in original gallery.