Tequila Sunset on Eagle Lake Youth T-Shirt

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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...

First of all, thank you for stopping by my little gallery. Whether you're a fellow artist, potential buyer, or a casual observer, I'm glad something made you want to take a look at my work. I've appreciated fine photography of all types for as long as I remember. I suspect it is at least partially hereditary as my parents met while each was involved in photographic pursuits for the US Navy (mom in the darkroom and dad in the field). Since my first instant film camera as an adolescent, I've always had a passion for photography and a real appreciation for what goes in to making a truly fine image. In 2018 I was able to retire from a professional career that provided a good livelihood for my family but, if I'm honest, left much to be...