Big Pine Creek, John Muir Wilderness, California

Big Pine Creek's headwaters come from the Palisades area of the central Sierra, and its large glacier. The glacier is responsible for adding an intense greenish hue to the already beautiful alpine lakes. A great place to visit, but be forewarned...the trails are steep!

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Temple Crag Wrapped in Clouds

Second Lake and Temple Crag, on the North Fork of Big Pine Creek, near Big Pine, California. I usually don't take many photos in the middle of the day. But this dramatic scene of shifting light and shadows forced me to put away my lunch, and get to work shooting!

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