Sierra Nevada Granite: Desolation Wilderness

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Published: December 18th 2007North America » United States » California » Desolation Wilderness
November 4th 2007

It was early November in California, and still snow had not fallen on the "Snowy Range". The Sierra Nevada is spectacular for one principal reason- at higher elevations it is almost entirely composed of glacially carved granite. Hundreds of ancient volcanos left behind quite a treasure, for as their liquid magma chambers froze into place- granite was formed. But this granite was trapped underne... Read Full Entry

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Stephen Paul

I grew up in a small town. I went to Uni. I started taking pictures afterwards in 2000. Several cross country road trips and 3 summers in the Sierra Nevada forced me to fall in love with the outdoors. In 2004 I began working full time, taking advantage of every free weekend and holiday while liquidating my yearly vacation for bigger trips to other countries. I especially love conifer forests and alpine mountains. I'm currently taking pictures of Kids and Models, check out my Facebook page for details! [url=ht... full info

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Granite Shores

Flyfishin'

Receding Shores

Karen at the head of the Basin

Alpenglow over the Basin

Glacial Polish

The Sentinel

Our Campsite at Sunset

Reflection

This was a small pool of water (~15 cm) in the granite that was reflecting a tree's sillouette

Sunset Twins

First Light

All Washed Up

2720 meter Summit, 2400 m Lake

Soothing Stream

Jumbled and Scarred

Karen

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TeamTurner
Michael & Kelley Turner

Date: 18th December 2007

Ice Crystals
Really loved the isolated ice shots. Abstract photography can be really tough. I think you really captures it well! Mike T.

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