Mount Lassen and Chaos Crags in Invisible Light Art Print

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When traveling on California State Route 44 headed to Redding California to see family, I’m always ready to pull over at a little wide spot on the Hat Creek Rim above the little community of Old Station if near-by Mount Lassen is looking photogenic. On this particular mid-morning it certainly was. I put my telephoto lens and deep infrared filter on my full spectrum modified camera and grabbed this frame of the mountain and Chaos Crags to the right of the mountain. The deep infrared produces wonderful black and white imagery and with the contrast pumped up in post production a scene like this takes on a look that I find a bit reminiscent of the great Ansel Adams. In fact, subsequent to my journey in to infrared photography I’ve learned that Mr. Adams actually did shoot some infrared film, which explains some of the very dark skies in his imagery, especially his desert landscapes (although it's somewhat disputed just how much he "warmed up" to infrared compared to just a simple red f...

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...