Outhouse on Mills Peak - Plumas County California - Infrared Poster

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This image captures an old outhouse that sits near the base of the Mills Peak fire lookout in Plumas County, California, above the community of Graeagle. Built in 1933 and restored in 2005, the lookout plays a vital role in wildfire prevention and early suppression. A few of these historic lookouts I’ve been to have similar old wooden outhouses nearby. I’m not sure if they’re still in use, but I hope modern staffers have more updated options.

It was nearly noon when I arrived at this location, and the high sun was directly illuminating the needles of the trees. To capture the scene in a unique way, I chose to shoot this with my full-spectrum modified camera fitted with an 830-nanometer infrared cut filter. The result is a surreal, high-contrast landscape where the foliage appears almost luminous against a darkened sky, emphasizing the timeless, rugged charm of this remote location.

𝘐𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘳�...

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 attempt to preserve and share these...