Eastern Sierra Fall Colors

Finally made it to the Eastern Sierras for the

fall Aspen color changes. It was an eventful trip in many

ways. 

The colors were spectacular. Some areas past, some in full

color and some yet to change. Most places were a mixture

of all that.

As you come over Tioga Pass and head down the steep grade, if you look

behind you, you see something like this.

The sky on my first day was almost completely clear of clouds. This allowed

for a great contrast between the leaves and sky.

I read on another blog that the June Lake Loop was past it's prime.

I beg to differ. This is Silver Lake on the June Lake Loop. I have a lot more

 great photos (I think) from this area, just need to take the time to edit them.

The Aspens weren't the only attraction. The sky itself provided a wonderful 

background and ranged from totally clear to almost overcast. The con-trails

lined up almost perfectly with the hills outside of Lee Vining.

This next one I just like. The sun shining through the leaves and 

making them glow.

And this is about where my car started to act up. 

The Green Creek Road

is a dirt road that climbs and climbs. Not sure exactly how high I was

but am guessing over 8,000 feet with very few others in the area.

From this point on there were a number of decisions I had to make. Should I trust

that my car would be fine and keep photographing or play it safe and 

park it. I kinda chose a little of both since my car was running

fine sometimes and not so fine other times. 

When I lost power steering and power brakes it was scary but I still thought

I could continue. WRONG,

I made it home Okay, and the problem was actually minor, but with 

potentially life taking consequences.

Go, See, Enjoy.

Dave