Tequila Sunset on Eagle Lake Poster

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I captured the frames for this large 4 to 1 panoramic image of Eagle Lake from about the 7000 foot elevation on Fredonyer Peak in Lassen County, California, USA. At this level I was about 1000 vertical feet below the lookout that sits atop the peak and looks out over this, the northern end of the lake. It was about 15 minutes before the official sunset time and just a couple minutes before the sun became fully obscured by the layer of low smoke from the Dixie Fire burning in the distance. Smoke in the air has become a bit of our own “new normal” in the wooded parts of California the last few years and, while I could certainly do without the destruction the fires cause, the smoke can have some striking effects on light and in the layers it can create in a landscape. Indeed the tones on this late afternoon reminded me of that classic cocktail, the Tequila Sunrise, hence the image title.

Eagle Lake sits at a surface elevation of just over 5,000 feet above sea level. It is a...

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 attempt to...