Antelope Lake Reflective Dawn Poster

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It is a fairly consistent occurrence in this area that a cold front comes through around the end of May or the first of June, often dashing many folks’ Memorial Day and gardening plans. I have come to refer to this event as the “Junuary” cold front. In 2020, the front was running a bit late and actually waited until the first week of June. By the time this cold snap invariably arrives, there have usually been numerous warm spring days at Antelope Lake. The lake is a fairly modest 1,000-acre impoundment that, while nearly 100 feet deep at the dam, has large areas that are only 20–40 feet deep with much even shallower. This means that it doesn’t take many warm spring days for the surface of the lake to warm up into the 60s Fahrenheit. When a blast of freezing air comes in and hits that warm water, it can lead to some foggy mornings on the water that can be absolutely magical for the landscape photographer. Such was the case when I arrived at this spot during the morning blue ho...

Official Website:tpeakphotos.art Hello, my name is Mike Lee, and I am a landscape and nature photographer based in Janesville, California. Photography has been a passion of mine for many years, and since retiring from my first career in 2018 I've decided to make photographic art that all-too-important next chapter. Through my lens, I aim to share the landscapes, wildlife, and stunning moments that I encounter in Northern California and beyond. I've always had an appreciation for nature, and living in such a beautiful and diverse area has provided me with endless inspiration. From the towering Sierra Nevada mountains to the serene valleys and forests, I find myself constantly in awe of the world around me. My photography is an...